Spurs vs. Rockets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The San Antonio Spurs (0-0) play against the Houston Rockets (0-0) at Toyota Center
Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Sunday October 2, 2022
San Antonio Spurs 12, Houston Rockets 18 (Q1 04:09)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Zach Collins, Doug McDermott and Joe Wieskamp into the game now – 7:26 PM
Zach Collins, Doug McDermott and Joe Wieskamp into the game now – 7:26 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Bruno Fernando, K.J. Martin and Daishen Nix check in. They are also a list of players that have stood out in the first week of practices. Early minutes a recognition of that. – 7:23 PM
Bruno Fernando, K.J. Martin and Daishen Nix check in. They are also a list of players that have stood out in the first week of practices. Early minutes a recognition of that. – 7:23 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Blake Wesley and Isaiah Roby are Pop’s first subs off the bench – 7:22 PM
Blake Wesley and Isaiah Roby are Pop’s first subs off the bench – 7:22 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
First rookie off the bench for the Spurs: Blake Wesley. He is immediately whistled for a foul. – 7:22 PM
First rookie off the bench for the Spurs: Blake Wesley. He is immediately whistled for a foul. – 7:22 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Daishen Nix, K.J. Martin and Bruno Fernando are first off the Rockets bench – 7:22 PM
Daishen Nix, K.J. Martin and Bruno Fernando are first off the Rockets bench – 7:22 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Okay so if you go to nba.com/rockets and simply scroll down the Spurs game is streaming there. – 7:21 PM
Okay so if you go to nba.com/rockets and simply scroll down the Spurs game is streaming there. – 7:21 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets have not put in their post offense or elbow offense for Sengun but he is getting plenty of touches early and looking good. He’s 2 for 2 with 2 rebounds, 2 assists and a double to left. – 7:21 PM
Rockets have not put in their post offense or elbow offense for Sengun but he is getting plenty of touches early and looking good. He’s 2 for 2 with 2 rebounds, 2 assists and a double to left. – 7:21 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
rook getting right to it
plus the Sengun DIME 👀 pic.twitter.com/HngmMSSK2y – 7:21 PM
rook getting right to it
plus the Sengun DIME 👀 pic.twitter.com/HngmMSSK2y – 7:21 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets up 15-10 at the first break of a pretty sharp start for preseason. This might be a conference finals preview. (You can insert the year.) – 7:20 PM
Rockets up 15-10 at the first break of a pretty sharp start for preseason. This might be a conference finals preview. (You can insert the year.) – 7:20 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Tune in! 📺
https://t.co/VBY18eSOmU or in the Rockets app pic.twitter.com/8JAv4a95Ga – 7:16 PM
Tune in! 📺
https://t.co/VBY18eSOmU or in the Rockets app pic.twitter.com/8JAv4a95Ga – 7:16 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
New #Rockets big Derrick Favors is here on the bench. Going with a jean jacket pic.twitter.com/C4hGqBrq4y – 7:14 PM
New #Rockets big Derrick Favors is here on the bench. Going with a jean jacket pic.twitter.com/C4hGqBrq4y – 7:14 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Rockets starting 5!
@reliantenergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/pYmE3cJjvX – 7:12 PM
Rockets starting 5!
@reliantenergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/pYmE3cJjvX – 7:12 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
The good news for Spurs fans trying to watch the game is @Jeff McDonald has volunteered to give up-to-the-second Twitter PBP.
The bad news is also that, though. – 7:11 PM
The good news for Spurs fans trying to watch the game is @Jeff McDonald has volunteered to give up-to-the-second Twitter PBP.
The bad news is also that, though. – 7:11 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
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
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
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Starting 5⃣
33 | Tre Jones
24 | Devin Vassell
7 | Josh Richardson
31 | Keita Bates-Diop
25 | Jakob Poeltl
#GoSpursGo – 7:09 PM
Starting 5⃣
33 | Tre Jones
24 | Devin Vassell
7 | Josh Richardson
31 | Keita Bates-Diop
25 | Jakob Poeltl
#GoSpursGo – 7:09 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Keldon Johnson and Josh Primo are here, but not in uniform (injuries).
Gorgui Dieng, who has been limited in camp so far, is dressed out. – 7:09 PM
Keldon Johnson and Josh Primo are here, but not in uniform (injuries).
Gorgui Dieng, who has been limited in camp so far, is dressed out. – 7:09 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
So is anybody able to see this game on League Pass? Or in the Spurs app? Or listen on WOAI?
Because, uh, I am having some issues. – 7:08 PM
So is anybody able to see this game on League Pass? Or in the Spurs app? Or listen on WOAI?
Because, uh, I am having some issues. – 7:08 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets notes: Bruno Fernando gets four-year contract houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 6:56 PM
Rockets notes: Bruno Fernando gets four-year contract houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 6:56 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Old friends Eric Gordon and Tony Brothers reunite after a long offseason pic.twitter.com/VvqQZFfUeD – 6:50 PM
Old friends Eric Gordon and Tony Brothers reunite after a long offseason pic.twitter.com/VvqQZFfUeD – 6:50 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
That 4-year/$74M Keldon Johnson extension ($80M w/ incentives) looks pretty nice right now. – 6:41 PM
That 4-year/$74M Keldon Johnson extension ($80M w/ incentives) looks pretty nice right now. – 6:41 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Alperen Sengun, Eric Gordon, Jabari Smith Jr., Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr.
Spurs starters: Keita Bates-Diop, Josh Richardson, Jakob Poeltl, Devin Vassell, Tre Jones. – 6:32 PM
Rockets starters: Alperen Sengun, Eric Gordon, Jabari Smith Jr., Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr.
Spurs starters: Keita Bates-Diop, Josh Richardson, Jakob Poeltl, Devin Vassell, Tre Jones. – 6:32 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs starters tonight in Houston will include Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Josh Richardson and Jakob Poeltl.
“I’ve got to think of one more,” Pop says, noting league rules require five. – 6:26 PM
Spurs starters tonight in Houston will include Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Josh Richardson and Jakob Poeltl.
“I’ve got to think of one more,” Pop says, noting league rules require five. – 6:26 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
With three games remaining(@ HOU), the Phillies magic number to return to postseason is 1. – 6:25 PM
With three games remaining(@ HOU), the Phillies magic number to return to postseason is 1. – 6:25 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Brewers lose. Phillies’ magic number down to 1.
1 victory in Houston or 1 MIL loss vs the D-Backs sends the Phils to the playoffs for the first time since 2011. – 6:24 PM
Brewers lose. Phillies’ magic number down to 1.
1 victory in Houston or 1 MIL loss vs the D-Backs sends the Phils to the playoffs for the first time since 2011. – 6:24 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Fun cap process for Bruno Fernando and Houston. Was on a camp deal. That can’t be reworked without waiving. So, Rockets convert to a Two-Way, then sign the new deal from the Two-Way. This keeps Fernando from being exposed to waivers, where he could have been claimed. Good work. – 6:01 PM
Fun cap process for Bruno Fernando and Houston. Was on a camp deal. That can’t be reworked without waiving. So, Rockets convert to a Two-Way, then sign the new deal from the Two-Way. This keeps Fernando from being exposed to waivers, where he could have been claimed. Good work. – 6:01 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Rockets Signing Bruno Fernando To Four-Year Deal hoopsrumors.com/2022/10/rocket… – 5:59 PM
Rockets Signing Bruno Fernando To Four-Year Deal hoopsrumors.com/2022/10/rocket… – 5:59 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Bruno Fernando has been “phenomenal” this summer, according to a source – 5:54 PM
Bruno Fernando has been “phenomenal” this summer, according to a source – 5:54 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Preseason game 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
Preseason game 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
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
I did not see the Bruno Fernando 4-year deal coming, but good for him – 5:45 PM
I did not see the Bruno Fernando 4-year deal coming, but good for him – 5:45 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Houston Rockets center Bruno Fernando has agreed on a four-year, $10.9 million deal, his agents Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein of @Priority Sports tell ESPN. Fernando will have his two-way contract coverted to this new long-term deal. – 5:40 PM
Houston Rockets center Bruno Fernando has agreed on a four-year, $10.9 million deal, his agents Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein of @Priority Sports tell ESPN. Fernando will have his two-way contract coverted to this new long-term deal. – 5:40 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
first day fits 🔥
#ULTRADrip | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/nUnIuJKYNA – 5:36 PM
first day fits 🔥
#ULTRADrip | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/nUnIuJKYNA – 5:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr., rookie class ready for NBA debut ift.tt/WzgyfuI – 5:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr., rookie class ready for NBA debut ift.tt/WzgyfuI – 5:18 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which Texas team will score first in tonight’s game?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:10 PM
Which Texas team will score first in tonight’s game?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:10 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets Jae’Sean Tate (right ankle soreness) will not play tonight in the preseason opener vs Spurs. – 4:08 PM
#Rockets Jae’Sean Tate (right ankle soreness) will not play tonight in the preseason opener vs Spurs. – 4:08 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Says @Dave McMenamin: “I’m of the opinion that (the Lakers) already should’ve made a (Russ) move. They could’ve traded one first-round pick last year at the deadline (to HOU) and they would’ve had John Wall on their team and the Clippers wouldn’t be as good as they’re looking this year.” – 4:07 PM
Says @Dave McMenamin: “I’m of the opinion that (the Lakers) already should’ve made a (Russ) move. They could’ve traded one first-round pick last year at the deadline (to HOU) and they would’ve had John Wall on their team and the Clippers wouldn’t be as good as they’re looking this year.” – 4:07 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans remain winless, lose to Chargers 34-24. Houston is 0-3-1. Play at Jaguars (2-2) next Sunday. – 4:03 PM
#Texans remain winless, lose to Chargers 34-24. Houston is 0-3-1. Play at Jaguars (2-2) next Sunday. – 4:03 PM
Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
Beth Mowins and James Loftin are doing an excellent job on the Charger-Houston game on CBS today. – 3:53 PM
Beth Mowins and James Loftin are doing an excellent job on the Charger-Houston game on CBS today. – 3:53 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Rockets are 4-point favorites against the Spurs tonight. Who among you is enough of a degenerate to bet this game?
/looks directly at @bouncepassos – 3:42 PM
Rockets are 4-point favorites against the Spurs tonight. Who among you is enough of a degenerate to bet this game?
/looks directly at @bouncepassos – 3:42 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
𝗪𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞
6:00 Tip-Off
📺 https://t.co/VBY18eSOmU or Rockets app
📻 KBME / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/XMTYyt8mRE – 3:00 PM
𝗪𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞
6:00 Tip-Off
📺 https://t.co/VBY18eSOmU or Rockets app
📻 KBME / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/XMTYyt8mRE – 3:00 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Texans getting outscored by the Astros today while allowing more points than the Rockets tonight is currently in play – 1:59 PM
The Texans getting outscored by the Astros today while allowing more points than the Rockets tonight is currently in play – 1:59 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans down 2 TDs now after the Ekeler TD run. it’s 14-0 Chargers. LAC: 89yds, 15 plays (5.9 yds/play)
Hou: 39yds, 15 plays (2.6 yds/play) – 1:45 PM
#Texans down 2 TDs now after the Ekeler TD run. it’s 14-0 Chargers. LAC: 89yds, 15 plays (5.9 yds/play)
Hou: 39yds, 15 plays (2.6 yds/play) – 1:45 PM