Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs Game Preview
The Houston Rockets begin another campaign tonight, aiming once again for the NBA Cup. Last season showed clear signs of progress as the team proved it was done being an underperformer. Houston first made waves by winning their NBA Cup group.
After securing victory on the neon green court in Minnesota, the Rockets clinched the group stage early. Although the Sacramento Kings made an impressive 15 consecutive shots on the final day, Houston still managed to secure a home game in the knockout rounds. That advantage finally allowed them to defeat the Golden State Warriors for the first time in four years.
Despite a semifinal loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, that run was a breakthrough for Houston’s young roster, many of whom had never experienced high-stakes competition before.
Looking Ahead: The San Antonio Spurs Challenge
This season, the San Antonio Spurs may follow a similar path to the Rockets’ success from last year. Unlike Houston’s previous roster, the Spurs now have Victor Wembanyama—considered the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year if the season ended today—and the reigning Rookie of the Year, Stephon Castle.
For tonight’s matchup, De’Aaron Fox and Luke Kornet are game-time decisions. Most Rockets fans expect at least one of them, if not both, to take the court. Dylan Harper, unfortunately, remains sidelined after a strong stretch of performances.
“Houston wrapped up the group with a game to spare. They had to sweat out the results on the final day because the Sacramento Kings made 15 straight shots.”
Key Takeaway
Houston’s momentum from last season meets a rejuvenated San Antonio team in what promises to be a defining early-season contest.
Author’s summary: The Rockets seek to build on last season’s strides as they face a Spurs squad led by Wembanyama and Castle, setting up a compelling NBA Cup matchup.