The Houston Rockets beat the San Antonio Spurs at home in their last preseason game. This gives them a lot of momentum going into the regular season.
The Houston Rockets played their last preseason game tonight against the San Antonio Spurs, winning 107-129. The starting lineup remained the same as last game, with this season's starting five leading the way tonight. San Antonio was without its star, Victor Wembanyama, and veteran guard, Chris Paul.The first substitutions brought in Thompson and Reed Sheppard to play alongside Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, and Alperen Sengun.
Houston introduced two plays in the first quarter to get Jabari Smith Jr. and Dillon Brooks open for three. The first one consisted of Smith Jr. cutting into the post from the right wing and then running to the top of the key to get an open three. It distracted defenders, resulting in players in the corners being open for a shot. Due to Houston having shooters and players who can get to the rim with ease, this play is perfect for the team as it gives them multiple ways to score.
Udoka had the team run quite a few plays for Smith Jr and Sengun. Houston used the same duo scheme between Smith Jr. and Sengun as they did with Thompson and Eason. Whenever Smith Jr. was on the floor, so was Sengun.
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