Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs Game Preview
Your top source for Houston Rockets news, rumors, analysis, stats, and scores from a fan perspective. Tonight marks a new chapter as the Rockets aim to win the NBA Cup.
Last season, Houston showed the league they were no longer a struggling team. Their first sign of improvement was clinching their NBA Cup group early with a win on Minnesota's neon green court. Despite having to wait anxiously as the Sacramento Kings made 15 consecutive shots on the final day, the Rockets secured a home game in the knockout rounds. This advantage helped them defeat the Golden State Warriors for the first time in four years.
Although they lost in the semifinals to the Thunder, it was a milestone for the Rockets' young players, many of whom had limited experience in important NBA games.
San Antonio Spurs Outlook
The Spurs have the potential to replicate last season’s Rockets' success. Notably, last year Houston did not have key players like Victor Wembanyama, this season’s MVP and Defensive Player of the Year if the season ended today, nor the reigning Rookie of the Year, Stephon Castle.
De’Aaron Fox and Luke Kornet are currently game-time decisions, but it is widely expected that at least one of them will play tonight. Unfortunately, Dylan Harper will miss the game despite his strong recent performances.
"Houston wrapped up the group with a game to spare and finally knocked the Golden State Warriors off for the first time in four years."
"Even with a loss in the semifinals to the Thunder, it was a big moment for the Rockets and their young players."
"Dylan Harper is out, which is a shame because he’d been playing so well."
Summary: The Houston Rockets, buoyed by last season’s breakthroughs, face the Spurs tonight, with key players' availability shaping expectations for a pivotal NBA Cup clash.
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