The former University of Texas star is set to return to Austin for a marquee matchup as the Houston Rockets take on the San Antonio Spurs in the state's capital. The Rockets and Spurs will play in UT's Moody Center on October 23rd, with tip-off at 9:30 PM ET in a nationally televised game as part of the NBA's opening week. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThis will be the fourth year that the league has hosted games at the Moody Center. The matchup will be designated as a home game for the Spurs, but it could feel more like an away game given Kevin Durant's ties to the area. This article originally appeared on Imagn Images: Rockets set to play Spurs at Moody Center in Austin for first road game