Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs Game Preview
Your best source for quality Houston Rockets news, rumors, analysis, stats, and scores from a fan perspective. Tonight marks the start of a new quest for the Houston Rockets to win the NBA Cup.
Last Season's Highlights
Last year, Houston showed the league they were no longer a struggling team. They secured first place in their NBA Cup group early with a win on Minnesota’s neon green court, finishing the group stage with a game to spare. Despite a tense final day as the Sacramento Kings made 15 consecutive shots, Houston earned a home game in the knockout stage. This advantage helped them defeat the Golden State Warriors for the first time in four years.
Although the Rockets lost in the semifinals to the Thunder, the season was a milestone for the team and their young players, many of whom had never experienced meaningful playoff games before.
San Antonio Spurs Outlook
This year, the San Antonio Spurs appear poised to replicate the Rockets' previous success. Last season’s Rockets did not have MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama or the reigning Rookie of the Year, Stephon Castle. Both players could be decisive in this matchup.
- De’Aaron Fox and Luke Kornet are game-time decisions.
- Rockets fans expect at least one of them to play tonight.
- Dylan Harper will miss the game, which is unfortunate given his strong recent performances.
"Every Rockets fan reading this is nodding solemnly as I say that at least one, if not both, will definitely be available for tonight’s game."
The matchup is highly anticipated as both teams seek to build momentum early in the season.
Author’s summary: The Houston Rockets begin their NBA Cup journey eager to build on last season’s breakthrough, facing Spurs with key players influencing a promising contest.