SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio couldn't match the intensity of the short-handed Houston Rockets for three quarters, yet a strong finish by the Spurs was enough to snap a four-game home losing streak.
DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points, Dejounte Murray had 18 points and 10 rebounds and San Antonio rallied to beat an eight-man Houston squad 103-91 on Saturday.
“We played our best defense in the fourth quarter,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. “Which is a good idea.”
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After a lethargic effort in losing to Houston on Thursday, San Antonio crept along for three quarters in a rare afternoon start.