Barnes scores 24 as Spurs beat Rockets 121-110 in NBA Cup opener

Harrison Barnes scored 24 points, Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama added 22 points apiece and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 121-110 on Friday night in the NBA Cup opener for both teams. Kevin Durant scored 24 points and Alperen Sengun added 22 for Houston, which had its five-game winning streak halted. Champagnie had nine points in the final quarter and finished 6 for 13 on 3-pointers.