In a thrilling preseason clash, the Houston Rockets (3-0) managed a stunning rally against the San Antonio Spurs (1-2) on Monday night. Notably, the Spurs opted to rest their No. 1 overall pick, Victor Wembanyama, in a game that saw the Rockets' two first-round selections shine.
Amen Thompson, the fourth overall pick, and Cam Whitmore, picked at number 20, both contributed 15 points each. The Rockets came back in spectacular fashion, outscoring the Spurs 36-13 in the final period to maintain their undefeated record.
The Spurs initially led 79-65 after Doug McDermott's three-pointer with 11:06 left in the game. However, the Rockets fought back, ultimately taking an 88-87 lead following two clutch free throws by Darius Days with just 4:24 remaining. Whitmore followed this up with a crucial three-pointer and two more shots in the final 96 seconds, amassing 11 points in the period.
Fred VanVleet, a newcomer to the Rockets, also played an essential role with 12 points and three steals. Aaron Holiday matched his 12-point performance.
Zach Collins led the scoring for the Spurs with 18 points, along with eight rebounds and five assists, while Jeremy Sochan contributed 13 points and four steals.
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