Rockets Ready for Revenge, Spurs Come to Town
Bearded Nightmares. Revenge Game. Harden Hunting.
“Sometimes I wish I had never met you. Because then I could go to sleep at night not knowing there was someone like you out there.” It’s a quote from the film Good Will Hunting that’s been in my head since pondering tonight’s contest. Specifically, when looking at the match from San Antonio’s perspective. The Spurs just haven’t been able to sleep. Houston hosts San Antonio on Monday night at Toyota Center. It’s the first meeting between the teams since the Rockets outscored the Spurs in Houston’s double-overtime loss in San Antonio. The Alamo City Hosing featured the well-known controversy of the James Harden Dunk That Was, That Wasn’t But Actually Was, But.. who even knows anymore. It’s in the past. And as the old saying goes, you can’t change the past. The future, that’s a different story.
If there ever was a revenge game, it’s tonight. The Rockets were robbed of a victory in San Antonio. All Houston wants is a fair chance. Well tonight, James Harden’s ready to get those 2-points from his dunk back on the scoreboard against the Spurs… a lot more than just two. San Antonio has played an NBA-record four consecutive overtime games. The first was their matchup against the Rockets. Houston’s primed to make sure the Spurs don’t make overtime a possibility tonight.
It’s Star Wars night in Houston. The Force Beards with the Rockets. The Spurs know this. They’ve been dreading this game since the NBA gave them a W in their double-OT loss in San Antonio. Harden and the Rockets just want a fair game. Houston’s ready to right the ship, and get back on track before their upcoming road trip out West. The Beard won’t say it, his actions speak louder than his words on the court. On Monday night, Harden’s hunting for revenge. He knows it. San Antonio knows it. The Spurs have met Mr. Harden. But, since the last meeting… they haven’t been able to sleep.
Toyota Center: Houston, Texas
Jersey Colors:
San Antonio Spurs (10-15): Silver
Houston Rockets (17-9): Black
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