The San Antonio Spurs rested their main players for their preseason finale and lost to the Houston Rockets 129-107. Both teams started strong, but the Rockets took control with a 37-18 run in the second quarter. The Spurs struggled to recover, even with improved ball movement in the third quarter, as reported by KENS5.
Rookie Stephon Castle stood out for the Spurs, demonstrating his versatility as a guard. He scored 16 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, provided 3 assists, and made 2 steals. Zach Collins also contributed with 10 points and 6 rebounds, without any turnovers, offering a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing loss.
As per KSAT, notable absences for the Spurs included Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul, and Keldon Johnson, as the team prioritized health and talent evaluation over winning in this preseason game. Harrison Barnes added 12 points, shooting 4-for-5, and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Jalen Green from the Rockets excelled with 30 points, including seven 3-pointers. The Spurs are now preparing for their regular-season opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday next week, hoping the return of their starters will bring the stability and firepower needed for a strong start.
