The Rockets own the NBA’s worst record. The San Antonio Spurs are only slightly better. In a pair of weekend matchups that could prove pivotal in the race for 2023 NBA draft positioning, these two Western Conference cellar dwellers meet in back-to-back games, with the second coming Sunday night at Houston’s Toyota Center.
In Saturday’s opening matchup in San Antonio, Houston moved a game closer in the standings thanks to a convincing 122-110 win, which ended an 11-game losing streak for the Rockets. Rookie forward Tari Eason tied his career high with 20 points on strong efficiency, and he added a number of key defensive plays, as well.
