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5 things to watch: Spurs vs. Rockets

Found December 07, 2012 on Project Spurs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Tony Parker,  Tim Duncan,  James Harden,  Chandler Parsons
TEAMS: Houston Rockets,  San Antonio Spurs
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The San Antonio Spurs (15-4) will host their division rival Houston Rockets (9-8) tonight in San Antonio. The Spurs are coming off a win over the Bucks led by Tony Parker's 22 points, and 10 assists and Tim Duncan's 17 points, 10 rebounds. The Spurs used a late 16-2 run that busted the game open on their way to a 110-99 victory. The Rockets are coming off a comeback win over the Lakers. The Rockets erased a 17-point deficit to win 107-105, outscoring Los Angeles by 34-22 in the fourth quarter. Houston is 2-5 this season on the road and are 6-4 in their last 10 games. And as the Spurs get set to face James Harden and the Rockets, here are five things to watch for during tonight's contest. • The Rockets have dropped five straight road games from 11/9/12-11/28/12. Houston has yet to defeat a Western Conference team on the road this season. In addition, the Rockets have lost nine road games in a row to Southwest Division opponents. • The Rockets are 3-0 w...
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