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The Houston Rockets dropped its second straight game falling 99-91 to the San Antonio Spurs.
The Houston Rockets will try to win the season series with the San Antonio Spurs for the first time since 1996-97 by snapping a four-game losing streak playing in the SBC Center. The Rockets will try to also rebound from their 12-point loss to the Timberwolves where they witnessed Michael Beasley put up 34 points on their wings.
Can't let that happen again, right? The Dream Shake's Key matchup features Kevin Martin vs Kawhi Leonard
The Rockets need to chase all the Spurs’ swingmen, as evidenced by Michael Beasley’s 34-point attack last night that included 12 trips to the charity stripe. Martin will be expected to outperform Leonard scoring-wise but cannot afford to be a slouch defensively.
Can the Rockets get their winning momentum back? It'll be tough against their divisional foe, but remaining a fixture at the top of the standings will be key to keeping the young Rockets focused for the future.
Game date/time: Wednesday, February 1, 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: SBC Center, San Antonio, Texas
TV: FSN Houston
Radio: 610am and 850am
Odds: Spurs -5.5, Over/Under 196
Online Streaming: NBA League Pass Broadband
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Rockets Vs. Spurs Final Score: Houston Can't Hold Lead, Fall 99-91
The Houston Rockets built an early lead but were unable to hold it as the San Antonio Spurs answered with a huge second half to win 99-91. The Rockets led 52-39 at halftime but the Spurs outscored Houston 60-39 in the second half to claim the victory.
Kevin Martin once again had a big night for the Rockets finishing with 29 points on 10-21 shooting from the floor. Martin also grabbed nine rebounds, handed out four assists and was 6-11 from three-point range. Kyle Lowry and Courtney Lee each chipped in 15 points while Patrick Patterson added 10.
Tim Duncan led San Antonio with 25 points and seven rebounds in just 30 minutes of action. Duncan hit 9-12 field goal attempts and was 7-10 from the charity stripe. Tony Parker added 24 points and Gary Neal scored 15 off the bench.
The Rockets fall to 12-10 overall and 3-7 on the road. San Antonio is now 14-9 and a dominating 11-1 at home on the season.
For more on this game Rockets fans should check out The Dream Shake and Spurs fans should stop in at Pound The Rock. For more NBA news and analysis head on over to SB Nation's NBA Basketball page.
Feb 01 10:18p by Kris Willis