Terence Dill’s Houston Red Storm produced a stunning second-half comeback to overcome a 20-point deficit and defeat the CTX Chaos 134–129. The victory, a fitting finale to the regular season, extends Houston’s winning streak to six games and officially locks down the third seed for the upcoming ABA playoffs.
The Red Storm appeared to be heading for a disappointing conclusion to their home schedule when they trailed 92–72 midway through the third quarter. However, a tactical shift sparked an elite gear within the Houston ranks, as a 15–2 run late in the frame closed the gap and set the stage for a dominant fourth quarter. Trailing 121–113 with only minutes remaining, the Red Storm ignited a 12-point unanswered run to snatch the lead and the victory, outscoring the Chaos 35–21 in the final period.
The comeback was spearheaded by a legendary return to the lineup from Dylan Spriggins, who dropped 42 points, including 12 in the final quarter. Spriggins’ "no-quit" performance reaffirmed his status as one of the league’s premier scorers. He was expertly supported by Cameron Moore, who recorded his fourth consecutive triple-double with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high 21 assists. Moore’s vision orchestrated a highly efficient 54-field-goal night for the Red Storm.
In the paint, Eric Boyd delivered a vital double-double of 28 points and 14 rebounds, shooting clinically as part of Houston’s 60% night on two-pointers. Rookie standout Lonzo Rand also played a pivotal role, contributing 19 points and providing the critical spacing required to keep the Chaos defense off balance during the late-game surge.
Reflecting on the resilient performance, head coach Terence Dill praised his side’s mental fortitude. Dill noted that trailing by 20 in the final home game was the ultimate test of character and that outscoring their opponents by 14 in the fourth quarter proved the team is physically and mentally conditioned for the post-season. Spriggins echoed his coach’s sentiments, stating that the locker room’s "no-quit" attitude ensured they did not panic when the deficit peaked.
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