Summary: Spurs 101-103 in NBA 2023-24

In a mind-blowing game, the Spurs were unable to hold the lead they had gained in the first two quarters, but fighting until the end, they were close to a miracle that would extend the game or give them the victory, however, the Houston team managed to hold the lead they gained after the third quarter and did not let go except for tiny lapses throughout the last two quarters.

The match is over.

The game restarts, Spurs has a play in favor.

Spurs fouls again, Holiday scores two points and Spurs calls timeout.

Jones manages to score both shots after the foul committed against him and cuts the deficit against Houston to one point.

Play resumes.

The Spurs team calls a timeout, hoping to have the last play to tie or take the game, the fans go wild with anticipation.

18 seconds left for Spurs to pull off the heroics and they are only one point behind.

The crowd gives their support to their team hoping for a comeback.

The Spurs coach looks disheveled, he can't believe he lost the lead in these last two quarters.

The match restarts.

Houston takes a timeout.

The match restarts.

San Antonio calls another timeout.

The match restarts.

The Spurs team calls a timeout again.

Landale Dunk extends Houston's lead with a two-point basket.

The game resumes.
 

Spurs calls for a timeout, need to reorganize if they want to regain the lead.

Spurs had the lead, but Houston with fouls in favor cut the lead and ended up recovering the score in favor.

The match restarts.

A timeout is called by Houston, but Spurs manage to come back with only one point difference, after Branham gets the tie-breaking basket.

The last quarter of the game begins.

The third quarter is over.

These last thirty seconds turn back and forth, without much effectiveness. The third quarter will be taken by Houston and is heading more and more to victory.

Spurs toma un segundo aire y con un tremendo tiro de tres puntos de Wembanyama, acorta la distancia que se veía lejana.

The match resumes.

Houston calls a timeout, but this third quarter they are closing very well, they came from behind and are already taking the lead. Spurs looks out of sorts.

The fouls committed by the Spurs team end up costing them the lead they had already regained. 

Spurs makes up ground and is already one point behind the visiting team.

The game restarts.

San Antonio calls timeout, they started this third quarter on the wrong foot and that is already costing them the game.

With a three-point shot, Spurs match Houston, but they don't look coordinated like the first half of the game.

Houston starts the third quarter being the first to make a basket and now they take the lead.

The third quarter begins.

So far, only Marjanovic and Williams have not seen minutes in this first half.
The former has only played 9 games, while the latter has played 12 games.

The man with the most minutes in these first two quarters is Champagnie with 17:53, scoring 7 points, but Jones is taking the night with 18 points scored and playing 16:44 minutes. Can he be the MVP of the game?

The first two quarters are gone and the man who has played the most for the visiting team is VanVleet with 12 points and playing 17:56 minutes, followed by Brooks with 17:48 minutes and scoring 6 points.

The second quarter is over.

Houston tries to get closer, but by the time they get within one or two points, Spurs are back within four or five points on average. 

The match restarts.

Another timeout is scored again, Jones of Spurs is the best man of the game at the moment with 15 points scored.

The match restarts.

A first half of this second quarter, which brought Houston closer and ahead for a tiny moment, but Spurs in the last minute woke up and regained the lead that for now is only four points.

Houston trails the Spurs by just one point after making two free throws, one made, one missed.

Houston's defense stands up very well forcing Spurs to take long distance shots that fail to go in the hoop. A second quarter with only two scores, both by Houston.

The first basket of the second quarter falls to Houston, who tries to close the gap.

Second quarter begins.

First quarter ends.

This last minute is being played with high intensity by both teams, but without getting a basket, the highlight is Collins' block to Houston's opponent.

Houston looks to get closer, but Spurs manages to keep the lead, the last minute left in the game is shown with high intensity.

The game restarts, but neither can find a basket, but a free throw is scored in favor of Houston.

After the game is re-scored another timeout is called again, but the Houston team gets closer on the scoreboard.

It is decided to call a timeout and both teams are finalizing details for the remainder of the first quarter.

Houston prend de l'avance sur les Spurs au tableau d'affichage, l'équipe locale semble dominante.

Houston se rapproche et renverse momentanément la situation, mais ils sont toujours menés au tableau d'affichage.

Les Spurs démarrent du bon pied et marquent déjà leurs 2 premiers points du match.

San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets kickoff
 

We are just a few minutes away from the start of the match, and in the meantime, the previous protocols are taking place, such as the playing of the anthem of the United States of America.

Starting for the Houston Rockets are the following players:
Fred Vanvleet, Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith Jr.

Starters for tonight!

📺: @SpaceCityHN @ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/abiwnXjboF

— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 13, 2024

These are the starters for the San Antonio Spurs to face the Houston Rockets:
Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie, Jeremy Sochan and Victor Wembanyama.

Tuesday night starters!@Ticketmaster | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/XQTph7WAJe

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 12, 2024

The San Antonio Spurs team is already at the stadium and they are confident to face the game and win this match.

Clocking in ⏰#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/16bCUa9HRp

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 12, 2024

The Houston Rockets players depart for the stadium.

calm luh fit@MichelobULTRA | #GameDayDrip pic.twitter.com/Kb7xOeMqf7

— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 12, 2024

Houston Rockets starters for the game against Sacramento Kings were: Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred Vanvleet.

On the bench were Amen Thompson, Jock Landale, Aaron Holiday, Cam Whitmore, Jeff Green, Reggie Bullock Jr, Boban Marjanovic, Jae'Sean Tate and Nate Williams. The latter four players did not play.

Their most important player was Vanvleet as he played 38.06 minutes and scored 22 points.

The San Antonio Spurs starting roster for the game against the Golden State Warriors was as follows:

Julian Champagnie, Jeremy Sochan, Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Tre Jones.

On the bench were Zach Collins, Blake Wesley, Keldon Johnson, Malaki Branham, Dominick Barlow, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Devonte Graham who did not play the game.

On the other hand, the Houston Rockets faced the Sacramento Kings, where they won by a score of 112-104, where they started losing the first quarter by 23-30, managed to win the next two quarters, winning 31-29 and 32-14 respectively, managing to turn the game around with a 86-73 overall for that time and although the last quarter would take the Sacramento team to win 26-31 in that period, the points scored throughout the game, made Houston did not lose the overall advantage.

The last game of San Antonio Spurs was yesterday against Golden State Warriors, where they came from behind after winning the first two quarters, but a drop in points by only scoring 18 in the third quarter, unlike the opponent who would score 32, leading them with a total of 90 points to 78 for the locals, made Stephen Curry's team win the game with a total of 112-102.

Of the last five meetings between the two teams, the Houston Rockets won on three occasions, and their last meeting was on March 5 of this year, where Houston beat the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 114-101.

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Last game of San Antonio Spurs

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This is the start time for the San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Game on March 11, 2024 in various countries:

United States: 19:30 NBA League Pass

Spain: 1:00 (Tuesday) NBA League Pass

Argentina: 20:00 NBA League Pass

Mexico: 18:00 NBA League Pass

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The player to follow is the American Aaron Holiday, he has played 61 games, averaging 6.6 points per game, standing out in the three-point percentage with 40.7 and the free throw percentage with 88.9% of effectiveness.

The player to watch is Frenchman Victor Wembanyama, who has played 56 games, averaging 20.7 points per game.

The injured players the Houston Rockets team has are as follows: Steven Adams, Tari Eason and Alperen Sengun.

The injured players on the San Antonio Spurs' roster are as follows: Devin Vassell, Cedi Osman and Charles Bassey.

They have met in 108 games since 2004, with San Antonio Spurs having the edge by winning 58 games to the Houston Rockets' 50 victories. 

The Houston Rockets are in 11th place in the Western Conference, winning 29 of 64 games played, with only 8 wins and 24 losses on the road.During the month of March they have played five games, winning four and losing only one.

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Rockets 114 - 101 Spurs

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Trail Blazers 107 - 123 Rockets

Kings 104 - 112 Rockets

They are in 15th place in the Western Conference after winning only 14 of 64 games played, with 7 wins and another 21 losses at home. During this month of March, San Antonio Spurs have played four games, equal in wins and losses with 2. This Monday, March 11, they will face Golden State Warriors again at 7:00 p.m.(ET).

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Rockets 114 - 101 Spurs

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The venue for the game will be the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. This facility is operated by Spurs Sports and Entertainment and is home to the San Antonio Spurs, a five-time NBA champion team. It opened its doors in 2002 and has a capacity of 18,418 people for a basketball event.

Hello everyone! Welcome to the blog commentary of the San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets game, corresponding to the NBA Season 2023-24.

My name is Eduardo Mendoza and I will be your host for this game. We will provide you with pre-match analysis on VAVEL.