NBA: Wembanyama, Spurs fend off Rockets in home opener

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points, Jeremy Sochan added 17 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Houston Rockets 109-106 on Saturday night in their home opener. Wembanyama added seven rebounds and three blocks while shooting 10 for 17 from the field. Chris Paul added three