Spurs vs Rockets

"The Western Conference is guaranteed to have a play-in for its final playoff spot, with Memphis beginning the day with just a half-game lead over Portland and one game ahead of Phoenix and San Antonio.The Spurs will need help to be one of the teams playing this weekend for the final spot in the West, but made sure they couldn't be eliminated Tuesday with their win.Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said the most important part of their final two games before the playoffs will be getting Westbrook some quality minutes so that he is fresh. San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets August 11, 2020 | 1:00 PM CT Streaming: NBA League Pass TV: NBATV, FSSW RADIO: WOAI. "I don't think our chances of winning the championship were great at the beginning of this, nor are they now. (1:37)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Spurs aren't out of it yet.San Antonio has won three straight and five out of seven since arriving in the Florida bubble.Johnson said his mindset since the season restarted has been to fill in whatever role is asked of him. "Whether it's hustling, running the floor -- just doing whatever I need to do to help us win," he said. We're thrilled with it. "We've already accomplished what we thought we were capable of accomplishing, that's what's important.

"We'll try to get through these two games and just try to get guys physically ready to go next week. Very competitive.

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San Antonio built a 19-point lead in the first half. Very coachable. San Antonio built a 19-point lead in the first half. San Antonio led by as many as 29 points. San Antonio led by as many as 29 points.San Antonio built a 19-point lead in the first half. DeMar DeRozan scores 23 points on 9-of-13 from the field to lift the Spurs over the Rockets, keeping San Antonio's playoff hopes alive. "Popovich said it would be "thrilling" to get some help and have a chance to extend their season, but he's not using it as a measuring stick for the season. Get a summary of the San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets basketball game

If that's a fact, then you need to do everything you can to develop and be prepared for next season. "Part of it is you have to be realistic," Popovich said. DeRozan set the tone with 15 points in the opening 24 minutes, with Lonnie Waker IV, Poeltl and Johnson each scoring 10.Regardless of whether the Spurs make the playoffs, Popovich is proud of how his young players have stepped up in during their time in the bubble. So it's a win-win no matter what. "That's what he does," Popovich said. He's just a winner. The Spurs took control in the second quarter, outscoring the Rockets 35-24. "Spurs: Conclude their seeding schedule Thursday against Utah.In addition to the series-saving performances from their celebrated trio of skilled guards, the Oklahoma City Thunder placed so much ballyhoo on the defensive effort of rookie Luguentz Dort that it was all but guaranteed the Houston Rockets would...After a dominant Game 1 win over the defending champs and a 5-0 start to the postseason, the Celtics aren't missing a beat without Gordon Hayward.Raptors coach Nick Nurse was left searching for answers Sunday after his team lost for only the second time since the NBA season resumed, this time in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Celtics.DeRozan, Spurs stave off elimination with win over Rockets (1:37) "He's a high-energy guy. "The development has been off the charts. "Westbrook said he isn't worried about finding his timing before the playoffs begin.The Spurs took control in the second quarter, outscoring the Rockets 35-24. He's very physical. "Get some of the rust off, build up his legs a little bit," D'Antoni said. If we got in now it would be icing on the cake. Reminder: … The Spurs took control in the second quarter, outscoring the Rockets 35-24.