After a three-game losing streak and a road trip, the Spurs, desperate for a win, returned home and faced the Rockets' challenge, which was also during the three-game losing streak.
In terms of spurs, Kelden Johnson ushered in a comeback, but this campaign did not enter the starting lineup, and Popovich took the initiative to make adjustments, whether he can defend the home court, has undoubtedly become a major attraction of this game.
On the other hand, on the Rockets side, the team's starting lineup is not moving, and whether the young Rockets can withstand the pressure and end the losing streak on the road can be said to be both an opportunity and a challenge!
Finally, after four quarters of fighting, with a wave of 20-7 scoring climax, the Spurs, who played at home, in the first half, although they suppressed the Rockets, once occupied the initiative on the court.
But after returning from the second half, Gordon ushered in the outbreak in the third quarter, leading the Rockets to play a wave of counterattack frenzy, instantly reversing the situation on the court.
Although in the final quarter, the Spurs, led by Murray, clenched the score all the way to try to complete the counterattack, but the helpless Wood + Jaylen Green scored consecutive points, and Kevin Porter Jr. hit a key three points, completely ending the suspense of the game.
The Rockets, who finally withstood the pressure, also beat the Spurs 128-124 on the road, which was worth the trip and also gave the opponent Spurs a 4-game losing streak!
In this game away from home, the Rockets swept away the previous downturn and played a team offensive with 5 people scoring in double figures and all the staff.
In the case of Wood + Jaylen Green + Tate and other main players, each performing their duties, the core of the team, Eric Gordon, and the play of kevin Porter Jr., are particularly critical!
Eric Gordon was very efficient in this game, starting 31 minutes, shooting 9 of 9 of 10 shots, and hitting 6 three-pointers from the outside, bombing a team-high 31 points, plus 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal.
Rationally speaking, Eric Gordon's heroic performance of 13 points in the third quarter not only provided the Rockets with a powerful outside firepower, but also became an overwhelming presence for the Spurs at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends!
Of course, the Rockets were able to win this game, and Kevin Porter Jr.'s performance was equally credited!
In this game, Kevin Porter Jr. drove low and high, and with only 6 points in the first three quarters, Kevin Porter Jr. shot 4 shots and shot 4 shots in the last quarter, scoring 12 points in a single quarter.
Throughout the game, Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 18 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, and hit a valuable three-pointer, successfully disrupting Popovich's defensive plans and deployment!
On the other hand, on the Spurs side, although the team played a tenacious performance of 7 people scoring in double figures in this game, the team failed to withstand the pressure in the final quarter, and finally lost by 4 points, which obviously made it difficult for home fans to accept.
But for the Spurs, this game, the team is not completely without highlights!
After all, in the case of Lonnie Walker + Vassell playing poorly, the performance of Murray + Forbes in this game is indeed remarkable.
Murray was in good shape, shooting four three-pointers to cut a game-high 32 points, plus a triple-double performance of 10 rebounds, 11 assists and three steals.
Among them, his personal performance in the last quarter, single-riding through the level and bombing 19 points, was also close to leading the Spurs to complete the turnover!
In addition, as the champion shooter, Forbes's performance in this campaign is also eye-catching.
In this game, Forbes found a crosshair, played 30 minutes off the bench, hit 6 three-pointers on 7-of-15 shooting, and scored 21 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals.
Although it failed to help the Spurs defend the home court, there is one thing to say, the performance of Forbes + Murray in this campaign has indeed caused considerable trouble and trouble to the Rockets!
Just facing the rocket team with more blossoms, and the fiery Eric Gordon + Kevin Potter Jr., Murray + Forbes, who has worked hard for a whole game, seems to have no choice but to drink and hate.