The Rockets used measures of toughness to beat the second-best team in the West to give us all a happy holiday.
The Rockets pull a game over .500 again after a hard fought win over the Spurs, 88-84. The much-needed win comes a game after a sad loss to the Magic.
It was not the prettiest of wins, and the film won't be submitted to the Hall of Fame, but it was gutsy, full of defense and, if you are a Rockets fan, this win gives you a lot of hope going forward.