In the first appearance of the I-10 Rivalry this season, the Houston Rockets came to San Antonio to face the Spurs in a battle that showcased the bottom two Western Conference teams. The Spurs would be without one of their top scorers in Devin Vassell due to a knee injury. Keita Bates-Diop (foot), Jeremy Sochan (quad), and Jakob Poeltl (knee) were also out due to their respective injuries. The game was back and forth until the third quarter when the Spurs outscored the Rockets 39-23. The Spurs ultimately won the game 118-109, effectively ending their 11-game losing streak.
Keldon “Big Body” Johnson had one of his best games of the season, finishing with 32 points on a scorching 66% from the field (14/21 FG) (3/6 3PT), along with seven rebounds and an assist.