Spurs Win Streak Snapped by Rebuilding Rockets
The San Antonio Spurs are shaking their heads after a 122-110 loss to the Houston Rockets Saturday night at AT&T Center.
The Spurs came out in front early in the game and held the lead throughout most of the first half. However, the Rockets took a lead late in the second quarter with 2:20 to go and never gave it up.
The lead was just four at halftime, but it grew to as much as 17. The Spurs tried making a dent into the lead, but it was too little, too late.
Spurs guard De'Vonte Graham led all scorers with 28, while Zach Collins tacked on a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Charles Bassey came off the bench and scored 14 points. Sandro Mamukelashvili made his debut for the Spurs after being signed Friday, scoring six points in 16 minutes off the bench.
For the Rockets, it was a balanced offensive night as eight players scored in double figures. Rookie Tari Eason led all Rockets with 20 off the bench.
The loss snaps a two-game win streak for the Spurs after the team lost a franchise-worst 16 consecutive games.
The Spurs and Rockets return to the floor tomorrow night for a rematch at Toyota Center in Houston. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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