Houston’s prized rookies get the better of the Spurs, who suddenly see how much work...
San Antonio Spurs forward Isaiah Roby, middle, pushes through the defense of Houston Rockets guard Daishen Nix, left, and center Alperen Sengun during the second half of Sunday’s preseason game in Houston.HOUSTON — From management to the coaching staff and the players on down, the Spurs knew they were in for some tough times this season.But maybe not like this.
The former Auburn standout made five 3-pointers and grabbed eight rebounds, showing why the Rockets invested prime draft capital in him. The gap between the Spurs and a Rockets team a few seasons ahead of them on the rebuilding path, however, was glaring. Wesley eventually settled down, finishing with seven points and four assists. It just took him a while to get his feet under him.
He made the first shot he saw - a top-of-the-arc 3-pointer - on his way to eight points in the frame.The Spurs’ rookies are likely to have their ups and downs as they navigate their inaugural NBA campaign. Give Branham the gold star for Sunday.The Spurs plucked Roby off the NBA scrap heap after Oklahoma City waived him last summer.
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