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Houston arrives off a 1-0 start with 128 points in its opener, powered by 53.4 percent shooting, 44.4 percent from deep, 32 assists, and 42 rebounds. The Rockets also posted a strong point differential and have already shown early-season balance on both ends. San Antonio is 0-1 after scoring 104 points, shooting 38.7 percent overall, and producing only 21 assists, which points to an offense still searching for rhythm. The Spurs did defend better than the final score might suggest in some areas, but the scoring output was not enough to separate them from a team with Houston’s pace and shot-making.
Houston’s early-season numbers support a tighter game than the market price implies, even with San Antonio at home. The Spurs have the stronger side of the result history so far, but their offense has not shown enough consistency to justify a heavy favorite role. Houston’s shooting, ball movement, and scoring ceiling make the visitors the more attractive position, and the projected final score is San Antonio 113, Houston 110.
