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Rockets expose Spurs' early three-guard growing pains

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Houston controlled 89 percent of the night in San Antonio, winning while Fred VanVleet helped the offense and the rebounding battle turned into a trench fight.

The Spurs are still sorting out their three-guard starting unit, and the recap pointed to Wembanyama's late switch miss on Durant as one sign of strain.

LINEUP CONTEXT

This rotation wrinkle could keep San Antonio's starting group fluid until the defense and shot distribution settle, especially in tighter games.

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