Clint Capela had 27 points (24 in the paint) and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets routed the San Antonio Spurs 136-105 to end a 4-game losing streak.
The Rockets led by as many as 38, pulling away with a 32-11 run in the first quarter.
Eric Gordon scored 26 points (14 in the first quarter) with 7 3-pointers off the bench, and James Harden added 23 points and 10 assists. The Rockets had 3 20-point scorers. Harden assisted on 5 of Capela’s 12 baskets.
For the Spurs, LaMarcus Aldridge scored 20 points.
The Rockets shot 50.0% from the field and 40.7% from 3 to the Spurs’ 45.3% and 35.7%. The Rockets made 22 3-pointers, 7 of them by Gordon. The Spurs forced 6 turnovers, about 7 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Rockets’ starters outscored the Spurs 29-18 in 10 minutes together.