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Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs
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Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs

For the second game in a row, the Houston Rockets take on the San Antonio Spurs, once again playing in the Frost Bank Center. Playing in San Antonio for the second straight time, the Rockets will be looking for a better result as they won 109-106 on Saturday.

The Rockets are a team full of playoff hopes, but after a 1-2 start to the season, the club is certainly looking for better returns in the early stages of the season.

The team’s first loss in San Antonio was close, and the Rockets should be able to pick up some momentum in the second game and come away with a win. The potential is there for Houston after knocking off the Memphis Grizzlies a few games ago and they should aim for a similar result tonight.

Missiles:

Steven Adams, questionable (knee, calf)

Jack McVeigh, eliminated (G League)

N’Faly Dante, out (G League)

Nate Williams, eliminated (G League)

Spurs:

Tre Jones, out (ankle)

Devin Vassell, out (foot)

Could it be time for Steven Adams to make his regular season debut for the Rockets? The Houston center appeared in three preseason games but did not play again in the regular season in the 2022-23 NBA season.

Outside of Adams, there are no changes on the injury report and the Rockets could be without three of their starters.

Despite playing the Spurs on the road for the second straight time after a loss, the Rockets are 2.5-point favorites over San Antonio. Obviously, Houston could be the better team from top to bottom, though they need to find consistency to prove it.

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