Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds, More

The San Antonio Spurs host the Houston Rockets for the second game in a row.

Jeremy Brener | Oct 18, 2023

Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds, More /

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The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets complete their Texas two-step tonight at Frost Bank Center.

The two teams faced off on Monday night and the Spurs surrendered a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to lose 99-89. However, San Antonio played without Victor Wembanyama, Tre Jones and Devin Vassell, all of whom Gregg Popovich opted to rest. Now, the Spurs have a chance to get revenge against their Southwest Division rival.

On Wednesday, all three of those guys are back in action as the Spurs inch closer to the regular season.

The Rockets were without Jalen Green and Tari Eason in Monday's contest, but there's a chance Houston could get back both young players tonight.

The Spurs are just one week away from the start of the regular season and coach Popovich hopes to establish somewhat of a rotation that can get into a rhythm when the team hosts Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on opening night.

San Antonio Spurs guard Cedi Osman defending Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. — San Antonio Spurs guard Cedi Osman defending Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr / Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Here's everything you need to know for tonight's game ...

Rockets vs. Spurs Broadcast Information

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: CW35
Radio: WOAI/KXTN
Live Stream: League Pass
Betting Odds: Spurs (+2.5)

Rockets vs. Spurs Injury Report

Houston Rockets

SG Jalen Green (QUESTIONABLE - Toe)
PF Tari Eason (QUESTIONABLE - Leg)

San Antonio Spurs

PF Victor Wembanyama (ACTIVE - Rest)
PG Tre Jones (ACTIVE - Rest)
SG Devin Vassell (ACTIVE - Rest)

Projected Starting Lineup

Houston Rockets

PG Fred VanVleet
SG Reggie Bullock
SF Dillon Brooks
PF Jabari Smith Jr.
C Alperen Sengun

San Antonio Spurs

PG Tre Jones
SG Devin Vassell
SF Jeremy Sochan
PF Victor Wembanyama
C Zach Collins

Published Oct 18, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.