The first half of Game 3 between the Spurs and Rockets was a back-and-forth slog, featuring six lead changes, five ties and a lot of missed shots. But, with 43 seconds left to play in the second quarter, Kawhi Leonard missed a floater, then out-worked both Ryan Anderson and Nene Hilario for the rebound and put-back layup. That hustle play put the Spurs up 41-39, a lead they would not relinquish for the remainder of the game.
It truly was a tale of two halves for San Antonio’s offense.