The Houston Rockets (0-0) play against the San Antonio Spurs (0-0) at Frost Bank Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Wednesday October 18, 2023
Houston Rockets 39, San Antonio Spurs 54 (Q2 1:09)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Pop with a coach’s challenge. Spurs lead 54-39 with 1:09 left in the half. Wembanyama was called for fouling Whitmore on a pass. – 9:11 PM
Pop with a coach’s challenge. Spurs lead 54-39 with 1:09 left in the half. Wembanyama was called for fouling Whitmore on a pass. – 9:11 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
the no-look from Alpi 👀
and back-to-back buckets for Williams 👏 pic.twitter.com/IZrUouHdTu – 9:01 PM
the no-look from Alpi 👀
and back-to-back buckets for Williams 👏 pic.twitter.com/IZrUouHdTu – 9:01 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Sengun in jeopardy of fouling out in the first half. Has five fouls in his 12 minutes, with 5 1/2 minutes left in the half. – 9:01 PM
Sengun in jeopardy of fouling out in the first half. Has five fouls in his 12 minutes, with 5 1/2 minutes left in the half. – 9:01 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Sengun with five fouls. I say let’s treat this like a Summer League game and let him go for the honorary Ian Mahinmi 10-foul Game. – 9:01 PM
Sengun with five fouls. I say let’s treat this like a Summer League game and let him go for the honorary Ian Mahinmi 10-foul Game. – 9:01 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Those of you who showed up to watch the Devin Vassell Show, congratulations. He’s up to 16 points midway through 2Q. Spurs lead Rockets 47-24. – 8:55 PM
Those of you who showed up to watch the Devin Vassell Show, congratulations. He’s up to 16 points midway through 2Q. Spurs lead Rockets 47-24. – 8:55 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
16 point first half for Devin Vassell
9 points from three
4 points in the paint (1 dunk)
2 points from mid-range
1 made free throw – 8:55 PM
16 point first half for Devin Vassell
9 points from three
4 points in the paint (1 dunk)
2 points from mid-range
1 made free throw – 8:55 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Banker: “And what do you need the loan for?”
Me: “I have a fiduciary responsibility to hammer the over for Spurs season wins.” – 8:55 PM
Banker: “And what do you need the loan for?”
Me: “I have a fiduciary responsibility to hammer the over for Spurs season wins.” – 8:55 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Diving deep into the tape of Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets on defense so far. What are they doing? How are they using him? How are they playing scheme-wise?
youtube.com/live/2Vdf80POM… – 8:54 PM
Diving deep into the tape of Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets on defense so far. What are they doing? How are they using him? How are they playing scheme-wise?
youtube.com/live/2Vdf80POM… – 8:54 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Another tough night so far for Sengun. Four fouls, two points, 0 rebounds, 0 assists. – 8:51 PM
Another tough night so far for Sengun. Four fouls, two points, 0 rebounds, 0 assists. – 8:51 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
After one.
Rockets: 13
Spurs: 32 pic.twitter.com/wYCiwbFv8f – 8:47 PM
After one.
Rockets: 13
Spurs: 32 pic.twitter.com/wYCiwbFv8f – 8:47 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jock Landale delivers the Rockets first 3 of the night. This is something he could bring that was not a big part of his game with the Spurs and Suns. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… – 8:45 PM
Jock Landale delivers the Rockets first 3 of the night. This is something he could bring that was not a big part of his game with the Spurs and Suns. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… – 8:45 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
welcome back, @landalejock 😤
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/qxlfP0qA5k – 8:42 PM
welcome back, @landalejock 😤
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/qxlfP0qA5k – 8:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Spurs 32, Rockets 13 after 1. Rockets shoot 0 % on 3s (0 for 6). They are outscoring Vassell, who had 12 in his eight minutes. Wemby with five, all from the line. – 8:41 PM
Spurs 32, Rockets 13 after 1. Rockets shoot 0 % on 3s (0 for 6). They are outscoring Vassell, who had 12 in his eight minutes. Wemby with five, all from the line. – 8:41 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby has 7 points at the end of the 1Q, all off free throws
Vassell 12 points (3 made 3s early)
Collins 8 points
SA by 19 – 8:41 PM
Wemby has 7 points at the end of the 1Q, all off free throws
Vassell 12 points (3 made 3s early)
Collins 8 points
SA by 19 – 8:41 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs up 32-13 after 1Q. Wemby has yet to make a field goal, with all of his five points coming from the foul line.
And he’s still the damndest thing to watch. – 8:40 PM
Spurs up 32-13 after 1Q. Wemby has yet to make a field goal, with all of his five points coming from the foul line.
And he’s still the damndest thing to watch. – 8:40 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby and Jones run a pick and roll where Jones sets the screen – 8:38 PM
Wemby and Jones run a pick and roll where Jones sets the screen – 8:38 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Amen Thompson thought he was going to block a Wembanyama turnaround jumper. That’s confidence. Not a good idea to foul him that way, but confidence. – 8:36 PM
Amen Thompson thought he was going to block a Wembanyama turnaround jumper. That’s confidence. Not a good idea to foul him that way, but confidence. – 8:36 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Watching Wemby hoop you’re gonna say OH MY GOD every 90 seconds or so – 8:35 PM
Watching Wemby hoop you’re gonna say OH MY GOD every 90 seconds or so – 8:35 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Samuels picks up Wembanyama, who is still scoreless. He may or may not be a Wemby stopper. Wembanyama did show off some nifty ballhandling previously unthinkable for a 7-4 guy. – 8:33 PM
Samuels picks up Wembanyama, who is still scoreless. He may or may not be a Wemby stopper. Wembanyama did show off some nifty ballhandling previously unthinkable for a 7-4 guy. – 8:33 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Pop’s going with a 9-man rotation.
After resting for a few mins, Wemby’s getting mins with the 2nd Unit alongside Jones, Branham, Doug, Bassey – 8:32 PM
Pop’s going with a 9-man rotation.
After resting for a few mins, Wemby’s getting mins with the 2nd Unit alongside Jones, Branham, Doug, Bassey – 8:32 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jock Landale to check in, his first playing time since the presason opener. Said this morning his ankle felt “great.” Jermaine Samuels Jr. in for Jabari Smith Jr., which seems like a typo waiting to happen. – 8:30 PM
Jock Landale to check in, his first playing time since the presason opener. Said this morning his ankle felt “great.” Jermaine Samuels Jr. in for Jabari Smith Jr., which seems like a typo waiting to happen. – 8:30 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Vassell runs pick and roll with Collins, Collins scrams and forces the switch.
Vassell makes the post entry pass to Vic, cuts around Sengun and finishes the feed from Wemby.
It’s beautiful.
pic.twitter.com/iCrZj9PU2c – 8:26 PM
Vassell runs pick and roll with Collins, Collins scrams and forces the switch.
Vassell makes the post entry pass to Vic, cuts around Sengun and finishes the feed from Wemby.
It’s beautiful.
pic.twitter.com/iCrZj9PU2c – 8:26 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets on a 2-0 run. Pop immediately calls time out. Rockets missed first seven attempts before a Tate reverse. – 8:24 PM
Rockets on a 2-0 run. Pop immediately calls time out. Rockets missed first seven attempts before a Tate reverse. – 8:24 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
If this is a dress rehearsal, first two subs are McDermott and Branham. – 8:22 PM
If this is a dress rehearsal, first two subs are McDermott and Branham. – 8:22 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
12 points for Vassell to start the game.
He finished the layup with contact off the pass from Wemby – 8:20 PM
12 points for Vassell to start the game.
He finished the layup with contact off the pass from Wemby – 8:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Thompson breaks the Spurs’ shutout with a free throw. Spurs up 14-1. Wembanyama is the only Spurs player to miss (twice.) – 8:19 PM
Thompson breaks the Spurs’ shutout with a free throw. Spurs up 14-1. Wembanyama is the only Spurs player to miss (twice.) – 8:19 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Amen Thompson and Jeremy Sochan getting chippy yet again, but this time Collins didn’t come sprinting in. Gotta keep those preseason fines in check. – 8:18 PM
Amen Thompson and Jeremy Sochan getting chippy yet again, but this time Collins didn’t come sprinting in. Gotta keep those preseason fines in check. – 8:18 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Height of Spurs’ starting lineup based on training camp heights:
6’8″ Sochan
6’5″ Vassell
6’5″ Keldon
7’3″ Wemby
6’11” Zach Collins – 8:17 PM
Height of Spurs’ starting lineup based on training camp heights:
6’8″ Sochan
6’5″ Vassell
6’5″ Keldon
7’3″ Wemby
6’11” Zach Collins – 8:17 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs lead 12-0 out of the gate. Wemby is scoreless, missing his lone attempt, a 3-pointer. – 8:17 PM
Spurs lead 12-0 out of the gate. Wemby is scoreless, missing his lone attempt, a 3-pointer. – 8:17 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
A lot of folks are gonna learn about Devin Vassell this year pic.twitter.com/rbifD0ZXIv – 8:16 PM
A lot of folks are gonna learn about Devin Vassell this year pic.twitter.com/rbifD0ZXIv – 8:16 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets down 11-0 in 2:14 as Udoka calls time out. Might have to get the Vipers out there earlier than on Monday. – 8:14 PM
Rockets down 11-0 in 2:14 as Udoka calls time out. Might have to get the Vipers out there earlier than on Monday. – 8:14 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Rockets have attacked Keldon Johnson on two straight possessions, first with Tate and then with Whitemore. Keldon stonewalled them both. It’s been an emphasis for KJ this year. – 8:12 PM
Rockets have attacked Keldon Johnson on two straight possessions, first with Tate and then with Whitemore. Keldon stonewalled them both. It’s been an emphasis for KJ this year. – 8:12 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Initial matchup on Wembanyama? Jae’Sean Tate. Jabari Smith Jr. picked him up on next possessions but off the BOB, it was back to Tate, giving up 11 inches. – 8:12 PM
Initial matchup on Wembanyama? Jae’Sean Tate. Jabari Smith Jr. picked him up on next possessions but off the BOB, it was back to Tate, giving up 11 inches. – 8:12 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
I guess it looks like Devonte’ Graham is in street clothes tonight for the Spurs. His veteran rest day, I suppose. – 8:09 PM
I guess it looks like Devonte’ Graham is in street clothes tonight for the Spurs. His veteran rest day, I suppose. – 8:09 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
For tonight’s regular season dress rehearsal, the Spurs are going with: Sochan, Vassell, Johnson, Wembanyama and Collins. – 7:57 PM
For tonight’s regular season dress rehearsal, the Spurs are going with: Sochan, Vassell, Johnson, Wembanyama and Collins. – 7:57 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! Starting here in two minutes, @MotorCityHoops and I are going to podcast!
-Harden trade talks and Terance Mann?
-Listener Q+A
-Finishing with Alperen Sengun and the Rockets preseason defense
youtube.com/watch?v=2Vdf80… pic.twitter.com/FPaaX8Pvs5 – 7:49 PM
Hello! Starting here in two minutes, @MotorCityHoops and I are going to podcast!
-Harden trade talks and Terance Mann?
-Listener Q+A
-Finishing with Alperen Sengun and the Rockets preseason defense
youtube.com/watch?v=2Vdf80… pic.twitter.com/FPaaX8Pvs5 – 7:49 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Starting Five 🔥
@Ticketmaster | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/Qh5CZkl1cG – 7:33 PM
Starting Five 🔥
@Ticketmaster | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/Qh5CZkl1cG – 7:33 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Spurs starting lineup:
Jeremy Sochan
Devin Vassell
Keldon Johnson
Victor Wembanyama
Zach Collins – 7:31 PM
Spurs starting lineup:
Jeremy Sochan
Devin Vassell
Keldon Johnson
Victor Wembanyama
Zach Collins – 7:31 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets rest three regulars, have five rotation players out against Spurs as preseason winds down houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 7:30 PM
Rockets rest three regulars, have five rotation players out against Spurs as preseason winds down houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 7:30 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
KENS 5’s @nateryansports is at the arena and says this is the starting lineup the Spurs are rolling with tonight 👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/078DFxYfTS – 7:30 PM
KENS 5’s @nateryansports is at the arena and says this is the starting lineup the Spurs are rolling with tonight 👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/078DFxYfTS – 7:30 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Your starting
in San Antonio!
@ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/LyKYuKLsJs – 7:28 PM
Your starting
in San Antonio!@ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/LyKYuKLsJs – 7:28 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Because I’m a doofus, asked Mitch Johnson if they could do the world a favor and get Wemby on the floor at the same time as Boban. He laughed.
“Maybe one on one full-court for a couple of minutes,” he said. – 7:27 PM
Because I’m a doofus, asked Mitch Johnson if they could do the world a favor and get Wemby on the floor at the same time as Boban. He laughed.
“Maybe one on one full-court for a couple of minutes,” he said. – 7:27 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
counting down to tip off!
@LandaleJock 🎯 pic.twitter.com/oUK776uZie – 7:21 PM
counting down to tip off!
@LandaleJock 🎯 pic.twitter.com/oUK776uZie – 7:21 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Gregg Popovich faces a fascinating choice: Who should start at point guard as the Wemby Era begins?
Jeremy Sochan and Tre Jones represent two very different answers to that question.
Here are the cases for both, and the direction Pop seems to be leaning: kens5.com/article/sports… – 7:06 PM
Gregg Popovich faces a fascinating choice: Who should start at point guard as the Wemby Era begins?
Jeremy Sochan and Tre Jones represent two very different answers to that question.
Here are the cases for both, and the direction Pop seems to be leaning: kens5.com/article/sports… – 7:06 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
midweek hoops at the house 🔥
@Ticketmaster | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/kJje4j45Ze – 6:54 PM
midweek hoops at the house 🔥
@Ticketmaster | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/kJje4j45Ze – 6:54 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Pop caught in traffic, so we get assistant coach Mitch Johnson for today’s pregame media session.
Johnson says all players are available tonight vs Houston but starting lineup still TBD. – 6:47 PM
Pop caught in traffic, so we get assistant coach Mitch Johnson for today’s pregame media session.
Johnson says all players are available tonight vs Houston but starting lineup still TBD. – 6:47 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jeff Green sitting for rest tonight in San Antonio. Jalen Green and Tari Eason are also out. Friday vs. Miami expected to be the full squad dress rehearsal. – 6:34 PM
Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jeff Green sitting for rest tonight in San Antonio. Jalen Green and Tari Eason are also out. Friday vs. Miami expected to be the full squad dress rehearsal. – 6:34 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
New Spurs Insider pod: On Point Sochan, rotation questions and how Victor Wembanyama breaks all the rules of basketball.
Bonus McDonald anecdote: Why it’s a bad idea to lie to your barber.
youtu.be/l5kDRUiQjHU?si… – 5:43 PM
New Spurs Insider pod: On Point Sochan, rotation questions and how Victor Wembanyama breaks all the rules of basketball.
Bonus McDonald anecdote: Why it’s a bad idea to lie to your barber.
youtu.be/l5kDRUiQjHU?si… – 5:43 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
When new @HoustonRockets Head Coach Ime Udoka joined @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine, he told them why the good outweighs the bad when it comes to Dillon Brooks
Catch all of NBA Radio’s Preview Shows here: siriusxm.us/NBARadioSeason… pic.twitter.com/dCWw9VWrF8 – 4:24 PM
When new @HoustonRockets Head Coach Ime Udoka joined @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine, he told them why the good outweighs the bad when it comes to Dillon Brooks
Catch all of NBA Radio’s Preview Shows here: siriusxm.us/NBARadioSeason… pic.twitter.com/dCWw9VWrF8 – 4:24 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
James Harden a no-show for 76ers practice, has once again jetted off to Houston amid trade demand, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 4:12 PM
James Harden a no-show for 76ers practice, has once again jetted off to Houston amid trade demand, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 4:12 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Houston vs. San Antonio
7:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @SpaceCityHN
📻 740 AM / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/BJgOVAzQ58 – 4:03 PM
Houston vs. San Antonio
7:00 PM Tip-Off📺 @SpaceCityHN
📻 740 AM / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/BJgOVAzQ58 – 4:03 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
#Spurs notebook: McDermott drawing a charge Monday in a preseason game underscored the team’s commitment to defense and playing a more gritty, physical brand of ball…Collins’ passing a boon for the guards…”Mamu” thrilled with his 1st camp with Spurs.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 3:34 PM
#Spurs notebook: McDermott drawing a charge Monday in a preseason game underscored the team’s commitment to defense and playing a more gritty, physical brand of ball…Collins’ passing a boon for the guards…”Mamu” thrilled with his 1st camp with Spurs.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 3:34 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: OKC/HOU Trade, Camp News, POR Over/Under with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/kvZPJYYV8U – 3:28 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: OKC/HOU Trade, Camp News, POR Over/Under with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/kvZPJYYV8U – 3:28 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Talking with @BimaThug about the end of the KPJ Era, future trade possibilities, the new Ime Udoka culture and the current status of the #Rockets young prospects. clutchfans.net/12764/houston-… – 3:13 PM
Talking with @BimaThug about the end of the KPJ Era, future trade possibilities, the new Ime Udoka culture and the current status of the #Rockets young prospects. clutchfans.net/12764/houston-… – 3:13 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
mood ’til Opening Night 🥳
#PorVida | @Ticketmaster | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/ccP8S0kXVu – 3:00 PM
mood ’til Opening Night 🥳
#PorVida | @Ticketmaster | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/ccP8S0kXVu – 3:00 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
“There will be some heads that clash.”
With the arrival of Victor Wembanyama, the presence of pests in both locker rooms and stakes that appear to be on the rise, the once-dormant Spurs-Rockets rivalry is on the upswing.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 2:53 PM
“There will be some heads that clash.”
With the arrival of Victor Wembanyama, the presence of pests in both locker rooms and stakes that appear to be on the rise, the once-dormant Spurs-Rockets rivalry is on the upswing.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 2:53 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Doug McDermott from shootaround this morning on the commitment to defense and how much fun camp has been this year with a few significant additions, including the new practice facility. pic.twitter.com/re94qvExg6 – 2:09 PM
Doug McDermott from shootaround this morning on the commitment to defense and how much fun camp has been this year with a few significant additions, including the new practice facility. pic.twitter.com/re94qvExg6 – 2:09 PM
