Scouting report: The Spurs had won 11 straight over Houston before losing last season's final meeting. ... Three Spurs ? Tony Parker, Terry Porter and Antonio Daniels ? had at least five assists in Saturday's win over Atlanta. ... Tim Duncan is averaging a career-best 3.1 blocks.

Injuries: Mark Bryant (strained right hamstring) and Charles Smith (left patella tendinitis) are on the injured list.

Rockets (5-2)

Scouting report: Houston has had the past three days off since losing 108-81 to Denver on Friday. The Rockets beat Phoenix on Nov. 4 after trailing by 15 points with 8:30 remaining in the game. .. Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley averaged a combined 48.5 points against the Spurs last season.

Injuries: Jason Collier (medial tibial periostitis), Dan Langhi (right ankle sprain) and Maurice Taylor (torn right Achilles' tendon) are on the injured list.