On Friday the 22nd, the Spurs hosted a crucial game against the Houston Rockets. There were countless Trinity University students present, many supporting their hometown team, the Houston Rockets. Without Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, the Rockets are star-less. Facing the larger, more experienced Spurs, it almost seemed to be a lost cause for the Rockets. However, emerging star Aaron Brooks took charge of the game with many key plays. The game started out with the Spurs having a substantial lead, and once the Rockets seemed to find their stroke, they slowly crept up on the Spurs.
Sitting in the College section among many Trinity University students, the two teams provided for a very entertaining game. Whether it was much shorter than average Aaron Brooks driving for a lay up, or one of the only white players on the court, Budinger, stuffing himself on the rim for a break-away dunk, a good time was had by all viewing the various events of the game.
After playing few points under the Spurs for much of the game, the Rockets took charge in the fourth period. Finding their shots, making passes and important drives, the Rockets commandeered and held the lead two minutes into the period. The high scoring game ended with the Rockets on top, beating the Spurs 105 to 96. This was a crucial game for the Rockets, putting them only one win behind the Spurs in the standings.