Spurs sit down Wembanyama and lose 99-89 to Rockets

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.

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