Game 5 of the San Antonio Spurs’ series against the Houston Rockets was probably their most important game of the season so far. The Spurs had surrendered home court advantage to the Rockets when they lost game 1 by 27 points. They recovered well by winning games 2 and 3, but failed to convert this momentum to a series controlling 3-1 lead by dropping game 4 in Houston. At 2-2, game 5 was vitally important. Due to the Rockets’ high-variance offensive style, giving them two chances to clinch the series would have been incredibly dangerous for the Spurs. While game 5 was not technically a must win for the Spurs, it may have been the closest thing to it.
The Rockets’ Defense in Game 5
