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The Spurs lost to the Rockets 109-103, missing Wembanyama, with Fox and Vassell leading the team.

The San Antonio Spurs faced their third consecutive defeat, losing to the Houston Rockets 109-103 at the Toyota Center. Playing without star player Victor Wembanyama, who is sidelined for the season due to illness, the Spurs showed resilience but ultimately fell short. De`Aaron Fox led the Spurs with 22 points and 7 assists, while Devin Vassell added 20 points and 5 rebounds.

On the other side, Jalen Green shone for the Rockets, scoring 26 points, and Alperen Sengun contributed a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. The Spurs struggled from beyond the arc, shooting only 31% compared to the Rockets` 40%. Additionally, Houston dominated the boards, outrebounding San Antonio 48-36. Chris Paul also had a notable performance for the Spurs, finishing with 14 points and 9 assists.

With this loss, the Spurs now sit at 24-33 for the season, placing them 13th in the Western Conference, while the Rockets improved to 37-22, solidifying their position as the 5th seed. The announced attendance at the Toyota Center was 18,055. San Antonio will aim to break their losing streak when they host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. For more on the Spurs, visit Spurs and check the NBA standings.

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