Otherwise, Ingram scored 17 points with VanVleets 16 points to go with 15 by Murray & another 15 by Thomas Bryant. For Houston, Russell Westbrook had just 16 points with 4 steals, but a cold night was in store for James Harden, who shot 0-5 from long range.
San Antonio led by as many as 22 points. Coach Pop said after the game, "Dre's passing is really starting to reach that next level. Reminds me of one of my coaches, can't remember his name. The really tall one," as Tim Duncan rose an eyebrow on the sideline.