In their third game of preseason action, the San Antonio Spurs fell to the Houston Rockets, losing 89-99. They held a 13-point lead heading into the fourth quarter but proceeded to get outscored 36-13 in the final frame. That said, the preseason isn’t necessarily about wins and losses.
Obviously, the Spurs would like to win every game they play, but the preseason should be more about player development than results. And in that regard, the preseason has been going well for the Spurs, as they have been getting a good look at their young players, including Victor Wembanyama, who is a walking human highlight reel.
With all that in mind, here are the Spurs’ three top performers from their loss to the Rockets.