3. San Antonio Spurs at Rockets, Dec. 16
Franchise co-stars Russell Westbrook and James Harden combined for 59 points as the Rockets overcame a 25-point deficit to defeat their in-state rival San Antonio Spurs, 109-107.
It’s the largest comeback in a victory in Rockets franchise history. Houston trailed by a 69-44 margin with just 1:30 left until halftime, then finished the game on a 65-38 run over the game’s final 25+ minutes.
After allowing 72 points in the first half, the Rockets (18-9) put the clamps on defensively in the second half by holding them to 35 points.
Westbrook scored a game-high 31 points (11-of-25 shooting, 44%) and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Harden had 28 points (10-of-29 shooting, 34.5%), eight rebounds, and seven assists.