Recreation Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Sunday October 2, 2022
San Antonio Spurs 96, Houston Rockets 134 (Closing)
What’s the excitement on Twitter?

“Simply have enjoyable and play free,” stated Malaki Branham of his mindset going into his first preseason sport.
Branham didn’t examine in till the 3Q, however he completed with 10 factors in 14 minutes. – 12:09 AM

Devin Vassell on the three Spurs rookies of their 1st preseason sport: “Malaki got here out, hit like his first three pictures. Jeremy made some large performs on the defensive finish, Blake began settling in.” – 12:00 AM

I don’t take a lot out of tonight’s sport, however it does seems like Jabari Smith Jr goes to be actually, actually good, and he suits completely with Jalen Inexperienced. Now, the bottom line is determining the opposite items to the puzzle, the excellent news is the Rockets have two large items found out – 11:59 PM

The rebuilding Spurs received blown out by Houston of their preseason opener, however it wasn’t all unhealthy.
Some observations in regards to the sport from Coach Pop, Devin Vassell, and Malaki Branham, and me:
kens5.com/article/sports activities… – 11:53 PM

Pop on Roby: “He’s received numerous abilities. He’s a superb ball handler, he might rebound, he’s taking part in protection, he’s attempting to do all the pieces the best way we wish to do it, however I assumed that Isaiah Roby did a superb job tonight at each ends of the ground”
Roby 12 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST 2 ST, 1 BLK – 11:53 PM

Alperen Sengun on Bruno Fernando: “He’s good for me as a result of we’ve arduous practices and he’s a tricky man and he’s pushing me each time as a result of he’s a powerful man, he’s an athletic man.” – 11:52 PM

Pop on the physicality of the crew vs HOU: “The second factor was physicality. We allow them to go the place they wished to go, they had been way more bodily in that sense and that’s received to be the largest enchancment we make general.” – 11:50 PM

Coach Pop: “Typically, the capturing was fairly poor. And once you’re going again in transition protection on a regular basis, all types of unhealthy issues are going to occur. You simply can’t do it over and again and again with the missed pictures.”
Spurs shot 11/42 from 3PT – 11:49 PM

The (preseason) triple take: Rockets 134, Spurs 96
1. Devin Vassell’s aggressiveness was good to see, regardless of inefficient capturing night time.
2. Malaki Branham paced the rookie class.
3. Isaiah Roby seems like a superb, low-cost addition.
expressnews.com/sports activities/spurs/a… through @expressnews – 11:48 PM

Preseason Recreation 1: Spurs @ Rockets pic.twitter.com/AWK18iasLQ – 11:38 PM


Losses for Nashville SC to Houston and Portland Timbers to LAFC right now transfer FC Dallas nearer to a house playoff sport. FC Dallas secures a house first spherical playoff sport w/ only a attract Sunday’s finale vs Sporting KC. Both of Nashville or LA Galaxy not profitable try this as properly. pic.twitter.com/Dn1j6VMtYr – 11:17 PM


Catching the Jabari Smith preseason opener. Good god. This man caught absolute hearth. – 11:06 PM

Jabari Smith Jr preseason debut:
21 PTS
8 REB
8-15 FG
5-8 3P
in 24 minutes. pic.twitter.com/ZQA1qRLBhy – 11:00 PM


Pujols most HR got here vs. HOU? Humorous illustration of how they had been each NL Central & AL West by way of his profession. – 10:46 PM

Western Notes: Wolves, Olynyk, Gordon, Nuggets, Rockets hoopsrumors.com/2022/10/wester… – 10:45 PM

Devin Vassell, after the Spurs opened their preseason with a 134-96 shellacking on the hand of Houston: “It’s simply going to be a course of. It’s going to be an extended season. It’s our first preseason sport.” – 10:34 PM

Rockets rookies Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. after scoring 21 factors apiece and in Smith’s case taking a shot to the attention from a collision with Bruno Fernando. pic.twitter.com/oPdOpEYhf4 – 10:29 PM


Acquired bodied in males’s league. Recreation form eludes me. Hope my new teammates admire my dedication to methodology performing as Spurs Period Boris Diaw. Time to rehydrate 🍷 pic.twitter.com/PCjs8Jdn6b – 10:25 PM


I virtually by no means step out to wager on NBA Exhibition video games – rotations are unpredictable, you by no means know who might be on the market late – however a number of of Sunday’s scores are attention-grabbing: HOU 134 SA 96, TOR 114 UTAH 82, BOS 134 CHA 93. Nets host 76ers tomorrow..KD, Kyrie, Simmons to play.. – 9:59 PM

slight double-double for the rookie 😮💨
📊 21 PTS
📊 10 REB
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/PlkXUNeUX8 – 9:45 PM


a preseason dub remains to be a dub! pic.twitter.com/LrGo3o3Tjk – 9:41 PM


What a sport! The rookies, led by Jabari Smith Jr., confirmed out within the Rockets preseason debut. We’re speaking dwell in post-game:
getplayback.com/room/rocketswa… – 9:31 PM

ROCKETS WIIIINNNN!!! 🚀
@ATT | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/wuytblPD1L – 9:29 PM


Spurs lose the season opener 134-96 to the Rockets.
An unsightly and disjointed blowout, however there have been some shiny spots from Poeltl, Vassell, Collins, Roby, and the rookies. – 9:28 PM

Rockets 134, Spurs 96. Rookies Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason with 21 apiece. Eason with 10 rebounds. – 9:24 PM

Boban isn’t taking part in in opposition to a single former Spurs teammate tonight, that’s loopy – 9:20 PM

TyTy Washington with a slick cross inside. Trevor Hudgins with a 3. One for the thumb, Vipers? – 9:20 PM

New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets notes: Bruno Fernando will get four-year contract ift.tt/a6WoZNk – 9:18 PM

Jabari Smith jr in his first NBA sport with the Rockets
21 factors / 8-15 FG / 5-8 3P / 8 rebounds / 2 assists in 24 minutes vs Spurs
Massive this are on the best way! #Rockets #NBAPreseason – 9:17 PM

Alperen Sengun did the “too small” factor from the bench after Boban’s put-back after an offensive rebound – 9:17 PM

The Rockets are taking part in Boban at middle.
The Spurs are utilizing Isaiah Roby as a small-ball 5. – 9:16 PM

Boban sighting!
Although seeing him in a Rockets jersey makes me wish to puke. – 9:16 PM

Boban and Trevor Hudgins examine in. Silas has performed everybody tonight – 9:15 PM


Josh Christopher had a fairly tough begin however has come on. Since a day out following a pair of ragged possessions, he has knocked down a pair of 3s and had a pleasant cross inside. – 9:08 PM

Zach Collins has hit a number of pick-and-pop threes on this one, 2-4 on the sport. – 9:08 PM

1 extra to go
Rockets: 97
Spurs: 67
@kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/68NtP2ZwV9 – 9:04 PM


headed into the ultimate quarter of the night time pic.twitter.com/Q9wjd9efXC – 9:02 PM


Preseason 3Q: Rockets by 30
Branham with 8 factors in restricted minutes in 3Q
Sochan with some spectacular defensive performs pic.twitter.com/uhOaApRZ2h – 9:00 PM


Malaki Branham is 2-2 from deep after not taking part in the primary half, the one Spur with a number of triples.
Remainder of the crew is 4-29 from three. – 8:59 PM

Rockets lead the Spurs, 97-67, after 3. Jabari Smith Jr. with 21 in 24 minutes. – 8:59 PM

In three quarters of preseason basketball in opposition to the Spurs youngsters, the Rockets have appeared higher than final season in virtually each manner, main by as a lot as 34. Free throw capturing shouldn’t be amongst them, making 10 of fifty free throws. – 8:58 PM

Malaki Branham has solely performed on this quarter however he’s already the Spurs’ third main scorer
6 factors from three
2 factors from mid-range – 8:57 PM

Jeremy Sochan is carrying quantity 10 and he has his hair dyed a number of colours. It’s like Dennis Rodman returned to the Spurs 25 years later – 8:57 PM


Wesley, Branham, Johnson, Sochan, Roby on the ground for the Spurs. – 8:55 PM

Two pictures, two made subject targets for Malaki Branham: a spot-up 3 and a mid-range pull-up — his two greatest strengths. – 8:54 PM

#Rockets have seven gamers who’re at present below the age of 21. 5 of these seven had been with the crew final season (Inexperienced, Christopher, Nix, Sengun, Garuba). The brand new below 21’s are Smith & Washington. – 8:51 PM

Branham hits a 3, Wesley hits a floater. Maybe the primary time all sport the Spurs have scored on consecutive possessions. – 8:51 PM


TyTy Washington Jr. together with his first taking part in time, checking in with 3:19 left within the third. He’s in with Sengun, Eason, Christopher and Martin in one other 21-and-under lineup. – 8:48 PM

Trevor Hudgins and Boban are the one out there gamers who haven’t performed – 8:48 PM


Malaki Branham turns into the primary Spurs rookie to attain this preseason, swishing a top-of-the-arc 3-pointer with 4:05 left within the third. – 8:47 PM

Zach Collins has 5 fouls in 14 minutes. After the final one, he appeared on the scoreboard and mouthed, “How do I have already got 5?” – 8:44 PM



Derrick Favors on the Rockets bench tonight. Was not anticipated right here tonight however he’s joined the festivities. – 8:40 PM

Jabari Smith Jr. as much as 18 factors on 5 of seven 3-point capturing. Has seven rebounds, too. As he stated this morning houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… “It’s going to be enjoyable.” – 8:37 PM






Alperen Sengun is on the bench rubbing his proper knee. He briefly went to the again – 8:30 PM


Alperen Sengun appeared to take a knee to his thigh, possibly knee. He left the sport for some consideration within the again. – 8:29 PM

Tre Jones, Doug McDermott, Keita Bates-Diop, Jeremy Sochan, and Zach Collins to begin the second half.
Pop may be very clearly within the “simply attempting some stuff” stage, and why shouldn’t he be with this group? – 8:29 PM


Second-half starters: Jones, McDermott, KBD, Sochan, Collins. – 8:27 PM

boards on boards on boards 😤
Jak main the best way with 🔟 rebounds! – 8:26 PM

Three issues that stood out to me within the first half
•Jalen Inexperienced seems a lot greater
•Silas staggering Inexperienced and Kevin Porter Jr
•Josh Christopher was the twelfth man to get within the sport – 8:26 PM

Assist-side protection occupied by KPJ and Jalen weak-side motion. Utilizing a shooter (EG) coming off a baseline pin down, to free the screener (Jabari) for a slip. A variety of motion. Sengun trying good as a hub when preliminary transition look not there. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/558LAahSkI – 8:25 PM

scoot content material 🔥
@Kevin Porter pic.twitter.com/mhl7TwWG3i – 8:19 PM


Spurs path the Rockets 62-37 at halftime.
Jak has 9 factors, 10 boards, 2 assists, 2 steals and a couple of blocks. Devin has shot poorly however has a team-high 13 factors.
Not the sharpest half of Spurs basketball I’ve ever seen, that’s for certain. – 8:15 PM


Half: Rockets by 25 in preseason sport 1
Vassell 13 factors for SA pic.twitter.com/lxnAmRJYnm – 8:14 PM


Rockets lead the Spurs, 62-37, at half of the primary preseason sport after Nix sinks a 3 from 47 toes. Rockets with 16 assists Averaged 23.6 final season so they’re on tempo for extra. Smith with 15 factors. – 8:12 PM

Spurs path Rockets 62-39 at half. Daishin Nix’s 47-footer on the halftime horn is the distinction. – 8:12 PM

Jalen Inexperienced and Kevin Porter Jr didn’t share the ground within the first half after the 5:59 mark of the primary quarter – 8:10 PM

This Spurs roster is gonna be fairly restricted, however I’m certain Pop desires to see much more togetherness from his guys.
Zero cohesion proper now. – 8:08 PM

Fairly dish from Jalen Inexperienced to Alperen Sengun in pick-and-roll. Made a transfer and no-looked his previous by way of visitors off the dribble, his third help. Simply had a pleasant one to Smith, too. Jabari Smith Jr. with 13 late within the first half. He’s 3 of 4 on 3s. – 8:07 PM


You couldn’t actually inform on Media Day, however on the ground Jalen Inexperienced seems rather a lot greater – 8:05 PM

Tony Brothers walks Jabari Smith Jr. virtually your complete manner again to the Rockets bench through the day out chatting with the younger man with an arm round him. Some Brothersly recommendation? – 8:00 PM

Devin Vassell simply hit his first three in six tries. He’s gonna have a fairly inexperienced gentle all 12 months. – 7:58 PM

11 first half factors for Devin Vassell
6 paint factors
3 factors from exterior
2 factors from FT line
Rockets by 15 – 7:57 PM


Rockets with a 21-and-under lineup — Martin, Nix, Sengun, Smith and Christopher — on the ground. However with 10 gamers 21 years previous and youthful, that’s most likely not going to be uncommon. – 7:55 PM

Greater than prepared for Sengun-Smith jr connection on the ground. #Rockets offense has totally different dimension with these two on the ground.
#NBAPreseason pic.twitter.com/V7Ps68N3BZ – 7:54 PM

Tre Jones finds Devin Vassell with a full-court heave
Some little flashes right here and there, however the 39-21 rating is a fairly good measure of how a lot the Spurs are struggling. – 7:50 PM

Josh Christopher is the twelfth Rocket to play within the 1st half – 7:47 PM

Jeremy Sochan will make his Spurs debut to begin the second quarter. Didn’t play at Summer time League as a consequence of COVID. – 7:42 PM



Spurs down 30-17 after the primary quarter.
Curious why we haven’t seen any Sochan but, no Branham both – 7:40 PM

The primary quarter of the primary preseason sport is over. Rockets are up 13, begin planning the parade. Keep in mind, it will get scorching in June so gown appropriately – 7:40 PM

Finish of 1
Rockets: 30
Spurs: 17
@kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/wqmzmDrsQ1 – 7:39 PM


Usman Garuba is the eleventh Rocket to play within the first quarter – 7:38 PM


After which there was one.
The one remaining winless crew within the NFL is the #Texans. Houston is 0-3-1. – 7:34 PM

Garrison Mathews is gradual to stand up after taking a viscous display from Zach Collins. Took lower than 2 minutes for him to attract his first offensive foul – 7:33 PM

This positively seems like a preseason sport between two groups that might be within the Wembanyama sweepstakes.
Spurs and Rockets have mixed to shoot 1-11 from deep to date, loads of air balls and sloppy play throughout. pic.twitter.com/K4wSCDALaw – 7:30 PM

Tari Eason and Garrison Mathews examine in. Take a look at Mathews’ retooled shot. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… A results of a summer season stuffed with 6 a.m. exercises with John Lucas. – 7:29 PM


Zach Collins, Doug McDermott and Joe Wieskamp into the sport now – 7:26 PM


Bruno Fernando, Ok.J. Martin and Daishen Nix examine in. They’re additionally an inventory of gamers which have stood out within the first week of practices. Early minutes a recognition of that. – 7:23 PM

Blake Wesley and Isaiah Roby are Pop’s first subs off the bench – 7:22 PM

First rookie off the bench for the Spurs: Blake Wesley. He’s instantly whistled for a foul. – 7:22 PM

Daishen Nix, Ok.J. Martin and Bruno Fernando are first off the Rockets bench – 7:22 PM

Okay so for those who go to nba.com/rockets and easily scroll down the Spurs sport is streaming there. – 7:21 PM

Rockets haven’t put of their publish offense or elbow offense for Sengun however he’s getting loads of touches early and looking out good. He’s 2 for two with 2 rebounds, 2 assists and a double to left. – 7:21 PM

rook getting proper to it
plus the Sengun DIME 👀 pic.twitter.com/HngmMSSK2y – 7:21 PM

Rockets up 15-10 on the first break of a fairly sharp begin for preseason. This is likely to be a convention finals preview. (You may insert the 12 months.) – 7:20 PM

Tune in! 📺
https://t.co/VBY18eSOmU or within the Rockets app pic.twitter.com/8JAv4a95Ga – 7:16 PM


New #Rockets large Derrick Favors is right here on the bench. Going with a jean jacket pic.twitter.com/C4hGqBrq4y – 7:14 PM


Rockets beginning 5!
@reliantenergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/pYmE3cJjvX – 7:12 PM


The excellent news for Spurs followers attempting to look at the sport is @Jeff McDonald has volunteered to provide up-to-the-second Twitter PBP.
The unhealthy information can also be that, although. – 7:11 PM

John Lucas, Lionel Hollins and Mike Batiste are the Rockets bench assistants. Rick Higgins, Mahmoud Abdelfattah, and Will Dunn are behind the bench – 7:10 PM

Beginning 5⃣
33 | Tre Jones
24 | Devin Vassell
7 | Josh Richardson
31 | Keita Bates-Diop
25 | Jakob Poeltl
#GoSpursGo – 7:09 PM

Keldon Johnson and Josh Primo are right here, however not in uniform (accidents).
Gorgui Dieng, who has been restricted in camp to date, is dressed out. – 7:09 PM

So is anyone in a position to see this sport on League Go? Or within the Spurs app? Or hear on WOAI?
As a result of, uh, I’m having some points. – 7:08 PM


Rockets notes: Bruno Fernando will get four-year contract houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… through @houstonchron – 6:56 PM

Outdated mates Eric Gordon and Tony Brothers reunite after an extended offseason pic.twitter.com/VvqQZFfUeD – 6:50 PM


That 4-year/$74M Keldon Johnson extension ($80M w/ incentives) seems fairly good proper now. – 6:41 PM

Rockets starters: Alperen Sengun, Eric Gordon, Jabari Smith Jr., Jalen Inexperienced, Kevin Porter Jr.
Spurs starters: Keita Bates-Diop, Josh Richardson, Jakob Poeltl, Devin Vassell, Tre Jones. – 6:32 PM


Spurs starters tonight in Houston will embrace Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Josh Richardson and Jakob Poeltl.
“I’ve received to consider another,” Pop says, noting league guidelines require 5. – 6:26 PM

With three video games remaining(@ HOU), the Phillies magic quantity to return to postseason is 1. – 6:25 PM

Brewers lose. Phillies’ magic quantity right down to 1.
1 victory in Houston or 1 MIL loss vs the D-Backs sends the Phils to the playoffs for the primary time since 2011. – 6:24 PM


Enjoyable cap course of for Bruno Fernando and Houston. Was on a camp deal. That may’t be reworked with out waiving. So, Rockets convert to a Two-Method, then signal the brand new deal from the Two-Method. This retains Fernando from being uncovered to waivers, the place he might have been claimed. Good work. – 6:01 PM

Rockets Signing Bruno Fernando To 4-12 months Deal hoopsrumors.com/2022/10/rocket… – 5:59 PM

Bruno Fernando has been “phenomenal” this summer season, based on a supply – 5:54 PM

Preseason sport 1 vs Spurs. #Rockets Kevin Porter Jr. Drilling baseline J’s. @SportsTalk790 at 5:30 for pregame, 6p for tipoff. pic.twitter.com/pGubbyJMgV – 5:53 PM

I didn’t see the Bruno Fernando 4-year deal coming, however good for him – 5:45 PM

Houston Rockets middle Bruno Fernando has agreed on a four-year, $10.9 million deal, his brokers Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein of @Precedence Sports activities inform ESPN. Fernando may have his two-way contract coverted to this new long-term deal. – 5:40 PM

first day suits 🔥
#ULTRADrip | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/nUnIuJKYNA – 5:36 PM




New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr., rookie class prepared for NBA debut ift.tt/WzgyfuI – 5:18 PM

Which Texas crew will rating first in tonight’s sport?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:10 PM

#Rockets Jae’Sean Tate (proper ankle soreness) is not going to play tonight within the preseason opener vs Spurs. – 4:08 PM

Says @Dave McMenamin: “I’m of the opinion that (the Lakers) already ought to’ve made a (Russ) transfer. They may’ve traded one first-round decide final 12 months on the deadline (to HOU) and they’d’ve had John Wall on their crew and the Clippers wouldn’t be pretty much as good as they’re trying this 12 months.” – 4:07 PM

#Texans stay winless, lose to Chargers 34-24. Houston is 0-3-1. Play at Jaguars (2-2) subsequent Sunday. – 4:03 PM

Beth Mowins and James Loftin are doing a superb job on the Charger-Houston sport on CBS right now. – 3:53 PM

Rockets are 4-point favorites in opposition to the Spurs tonight. Who amongst you is sufficient of a degenerate to wager this sport?
/seems immediately at @bouncepassos – 3:42 PM

𝗪𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞

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The Texans getting outscored by the Astros right now whereas permitting extra factors than the Rockets tonight is at present in play – 1:59 PM


#Texans down 2 TDs now after the Ekeler TD run. it’s 14-0 Chargers. LAC: 89yds, 15 performs (5.9 yds/play)
Hou: 39yds, 15 performs (2.6 yds/play) – 1:45 PM