Coming off of one of their worst losses in recent memory, many wondered how the Spurs would respond as they returned to the AT&T Center. Just 20 days ago, San Antonio commandingly defeated Houston in front of a thunderous home crowd. Since winning in their first meeting, the Spurs have lost seven of their last 10 games and have dropped out of the playoff picture.
The starting five came out of the gates flat, finishing the first quarter hanging on to a 16-point deficit. From the jump, the duo of DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge had trouble finding a rhythm.