The Credits: The Empire Strikes Back

AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 23: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets blocks the shot of Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs on October 23, 2026 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images