Rockets win back-and-forth battle with Spurs

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Fred VanVleet scored 21 points to head a balanced Houston attack and help the short-handed Rockets rally for a 103-101 victory over the host San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.

The Spurs lost both halves of a home back-to-back, which began a season-high eight-game homestand. Houston won its fourth straight road game, establishing a season best.

Houston trailed 85-82 with 8:58 to