Victor Wembanyama looked very good in San Antonio's thrilling 109-106 win over the Houston Rockets, shaking off any early season rust with an impressive 29-point performance.

Shooting a sharp 10 of 17 from the field to go along with seven rebounds and three blocks, Wembanyama was exactly where the Spurs needed him. He showed off his skills by knocking down two of his five three-point attempts and went 7 of 8 from the line, making the most of almost every opportunity.

The home crowd couldn't get enough, chanting “MVP” as Wembanyama delivered one big play after another, from driving the offense to blocking key shots down the stretch.

His energy helped the Spurs build a solid lead that extended to 22 points before the Rockets tried to claw back with a huge fourth quarter.

Houston's strategy to slow down San Antonio focused heavily on Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. as defensive anchors.

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The Rockets relied on Sengun's physical presence and Smith's versatility to thwart the Spurs' inside-out game plan, but San Antonio's movement and Wembanyama's versatility ultimately negated Houston's approach.

The Rockets positioned Sengun in the post to combat Wembanyama's inside game, relying on his strength and size to force harder shots.

Sengun's job was to cover Wembanyama off the screen and occasionally double, but Wembanyama's quick steps back and his touch from mid-range allowed him to consistently create separation.

Sengun struggled to adjust to Wembanyama's length and shooting range, making it difficult to fully block shots without fouling or receiving open looks.

Whenever possible, the Spurs took advantage of inconsistencies in transition. Wembanyama coped well, and with San Antonio advancing the ball quickly, Houston often had to struggle to keep up on defense.

Sengun and Smith often found themselves at odds in transition, allowing Wembanyama to isolate himself against smaller defenders or find free teammates on the touchline.

While this is just the beginning of year two for Wemby, the rest of the NBA has a lot to worry about. With Wembanyama leading a talented young core, the Spurs may not only be rebuilding, but may be ready to compete sooner than expected.

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