The Rockets looked great in the first half as they built up a 56-43 lead.  The Rockets stunk it up in the second half and it cost them the game.  The Rockets were out-scored 49-28 in the second half (21-9 in the 4th quarter) and that resulted in a loss that will hurt for awhile.  The Rockets only shot 38.1% from the floor as a team, while the Spurs hit 48.6% of their shots.  The Rockets were also out-rebounded 51-36 in the game.

T-Mac came to play as he scored 26 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 6 assists.  Yao scored 20 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and stole the ball 4 times.  Rafer Alston also pitched in with 12 points.

This was a loss that will sting the Rockets for awhile.  To lose a big lead like this in there own house against the Spurs really hurts.  The Rockets fall to 5-3 on the season.