Rockets Battle Spurs Again in the Alamo City
Rematch Time. Oladip-out? Rinse, Wash, Repeat.
Everyone loves a good rematch. Well this afternoon in San Antonio, the new-look Rockets will square-off against the Spurs once again. Houston took the first game of this two-game set on Thursday, 109-105, and they’ll try and make it 2-0 on their Alamo trip with a victory on Saturday afternoon. Wall is still questionable, as is Gordon, and Danuel House Jr. remains out as well. But the biggest question, as James Harden likely makes his debut for the Brooklyn Nets tonight, why is it taking so long for Victor Oladipo to arrive in Houston?
It’s well known in basketball circles, that Oladipo’s preferred destination is the Miami Heat. Oladipo will be a free-agent after this season, so hopefully he plays his rear off in Houston, knowing the better he looks, the more his value will rise this summer. Worst case scenario is Oladipo hols out, and refuses to play, which would put the Rockets in a tough situation. We’ll know soon enough what the deal is with Victor Oladipo, but for now, these Rockets just need to keep playing hard with the available guys on the roster.
And playing hard is pretty much the ingredient for their second win in a row on Saturday. The Rockets and Spurs, as they stand with their current available rosters, aren’t heavy on talent. No one will be dropping 40 points this afternoon in the Alamo City. The harder team is going to win this one. Whoever comes out with more energy, and passion, takes Saturday’s matinee matchup. The Rockets came out with great energy, following Jae’Sean Tate’s lead on Thursday. They’ll look to do the same on Saturday afternoon… get ready for a great rematch.
AT&T Center: San Antonio, Texas
Jersey Colors:
Houston Rockets (4-6): Blue
San Antonio Spurs (6-6): White
TV: 4 PM CT – AT&T Sportsnet SW