Three is the key in the San Antonio Spurs’ must-win game against Rockets

The San Antonio Spurs have a shot at making the NBA playoffs, but they must take care of business against the Houston Rockets to assure that stays the case.

In a season like no other, the chances of seeing the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA playoffs were all but dead when the NBA was forced to shut down in March. Short two starters in Orlando, not many expected much to change, but a revitalized Spurs squad has given fans new hope.

Standing in the way of a 23rd consecutive playoff berth are none other than San Antonio’s interstate rival, the Houston Rockets. While dropping the game to Houston wouldn’t mathematically eliminate the Spurs from a potential play-in for the eighth seed, it would severely decrease their chances.

A loss would mean two teams between the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, and Portland Trail Blazers would need to each lose twice in their remaining games while the Spurs win their final game against the Utah Jazz.

The Rockets announced on Monday that James Harden would be sitting out the game, given that it’s the first game of a back-to-back for Houston. Eric Gordon will also be missing the game while Russell Westbrook will be making his return to the court following a quad injury.

Considering the absence of Harden, the rejuvenated Spurs have more than enough talent to knock off the Rockets for the second time this season if they can do a few things right.

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