Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet wants to dead the buzz about the San Antonio Spurs passing the Houston Rockets.

Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and three blocks in his return from a one-game absence, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the San Antonio Spurs vs. LA Clippers NBA game to be played on March 16, 2026 on ESPN.

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The Charlotte Hornets are set to face the San Antonio Spurs Saturday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Tip-off is set for 3:30 p.m. ET.

Keldon Johnson, the Spurs' longest-tenured player, owns a ranch in Texas' Hill Country, where he tends to goats, cows, and horses. He's been called the "heart and soul of the team."

Houston Rockets guard pushes back against hype surrounding San Antonio Spurs originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet wants people to pump the brakes when it comes to the hype surrounding the rival San Antonio Spurs this season.

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