Serbian players experienced a mixed night in the NBA. In the first week of the season, the Houston Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114‑110 in Austin, while the Detroit Pistons routed the Miami Heat 128‑111 in Detroit. In Houston, Alperen Şengün was the standout for the Rockets, scoring 29 points, dishing seven assists and making seven rebounds. He delivered a clutch performance in the final five minutes, scoring nine consecutive points to preserve the lead. Victor Wembanyama responded for the Spurs with 25 points and 13 rebounds, but a late block by Amen Thompson prevented a tie and secured the Rockets’ victory. Thompson finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Kevin Durant added 20 points for Houston. Serbian captain Bogdan Bogdanović contributed a modest three points and one rebound. In Detroit, the Pistons’ John Collins led the team with 23 points, while Paul Reed posted a double‑double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Six Pistons players scored in double digits. Miami’s Nikola Jokić managed only five points and four rebounds, and despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 36 points and 12 rebounds, the Heat could not overcome the Pistons’ early dominance. With these results, Detroit stands 2‑0 in its season opener, while Miami remains 0‑2.