Spurs vs. Rockets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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October 2, 2022 at 7:05 PM·4 min read

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 0, Houston Rockets 0 (7:00 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

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

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Let’s do this. pic.twitter.com/fFOief3UEr – 7:06 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
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

Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
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

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets starters
Porter
Green
Gordon
Smith
Sengun – 6:31 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

Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
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

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
lacing ’em up 🚀 pic.twitter.com/FR2h6mixP5 – 6:21 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

JD Shaw @JShawNBA
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

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

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
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

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
first day fits 🔥
#ULTRADrip | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/nUnIuJKYNA – 5:36 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
y’all miss us? pic.twitter.com/yT05VBBKiB – 5:23 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

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
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

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

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

Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
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

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

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

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Who allows more points today: Texans or Rockets? – 1:56 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

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
. pic.twitter.com/AweCuksKYz – 1:30 PM

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