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Spurs sit down Wembanyama and lose 99-89 to Rockets
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Houston put their first draft picks into the action on the other nad

Victor Wembanyama sat down in a 99-89 loss to Houston on Monday night that saw the Rockets two first-round picks play very well.

Amen Thompson, the fourth overall selection, and 20th pick Cam Whitmore finished the game with 15 points each and the Rockets (3-0) outscored San Antonio 36-13 in the final period to remain unbeaten in their pre-season matches.

The Spurs (1-2) led 79-65 after Doug McDermott’s 3-pointer with 11:06 left to play. The Rockets battled back, taking an 88-87 lead on two free throws by Darius Days with 4:24 left to play. Whitmore followed with a 3-pointer, then hit two shots in the final 96 seconds, scoring 11 in the period and pushing Houston to the win.

Newcomer Fred VanVleet had 12 points and three steals for Houston. Aaron Holiday also scored 12.