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Rockets and Spurs to Ignite Rivalry at Frost Bank Center

As the Houston Rockets prepare to take on the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center, fans are looking forward to what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The Rockets, coming off a thrilling double-overtime victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 6th with a score of 132-123, are showing signs of an offensive resurgence that could spell trouble for their Texan rivals.


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In their recent triumph, the Rockets displayed a remarkable resilience and depth in scoring. With an impressive 70 total rebounds and a bench contributing a hefty 43 points, they demonstrated that they have multiple weapons in their arsenal. Their ability to draw fouls and capitalize on free throws was evident as they made 34 out of 44 attempts from the line. This aggressive playstyle could be key against the Spurs' defense.


The team's efficiency game score stood at an impressive 95 during their last outing, indicating that when they click, they can outperform expectations. However, consistency has been an issue for this young squad throughout the season. They will need to maintain focus if they want to replicate performances like their recent one where every player contributed positively in plus-minus terms.


On defense, there is room for improvement; despite winning against Philadelphia, they allowed over 120 points. The defensive effort will need tightening up against a San Antonio team that has its own set of dynamic players capable of scoring in bunches.


The Spurs should not be underestimated despite any struggles this season might suggest. They have shown flashes of brilliance and possess young talents who can take over games if given space and opportunity.


Looking back at another recent game for Houston on December 4th versus Golden State Warriors ended less favorably with a loss (101-120). That night highlighted some defensive weaknesses as well as difficulties from beyond the arc where only three out of twenty-eight attempts were successful – something that will undoubtedly need addressing before facing off with San Antonio.


The upcoming game is scheduled for December 9th at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio at 7:30 PM CT (8:30 PM ET). Fans eager to support or witness how these two teams battle it out can tune into SportsNet SW channel number 674 or KENS network depending on their locale for live coverage.

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