It’s time for Basketball: Spurs vs Houston Rockets

It’s Time for Basketball: Spurs vs Houston Rockets

The Spurs aim to return to the winning path against a strong opponent in their first NBA Cup game.

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Spurs’ Inspirational Effort

When the Spurs’ best player fouled out along with two other key players, they still nearly forced overtime with just a fraction of a second left on the clock in the opponent’s arena. Such a game might have been seen as a moral victory last year. However, this season’s Spurs team is focused on playoff qualification and knows that moral victories do not impact the standings.

Reflection on Losses

“You lose more from failure than from success,”

This quote was part of a recap on the Lakers game, emphasizing that losses offer valuable lessons. Falling flat while learning to run hurts but motivates improvement and growth.

Upcoming Match

Tonight, the Spurs return home to face the Rockets in their first NBA Cup game of the current season.

Author’s summary: The Spurs, aiming for the playoffs, are learning from past defeats and preparing to face the Rockets in their season’s NBA Cup opener.

Pounding The Rock — 2025-11-08