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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason have dazzling debuts as Rockets blast Spurs

Jabari Smith Jr. put on a show with 21 points (6-of-8 on 3-pointers) in 24 minutes as Houston crushed San Antonio in the preseason opener. Here’s a look at postgame interviews and analysis.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022

Spurs at Rockets: Sunday’s stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info

Top rookie Jabari Smith Jr. will make his Toyota Center debut when the #Rockets open preseason play by hosting the Spurs on Sunday night. Tipoff is at 6:00 p.m. Central.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 1, 2022

Rockets working on new offensive sets to best utilize Alperen Sengun

“We are starting five-out, and then we are going into four-out and one-in,” Stephen Silas of Houston’s new-look offense, which aims to best utilize Alperen Sengun. “That is new for us.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 29, 2022

Alperen Sengun sees Rockets eventually becoming NBA’s best team

Conducting a full interview in English for the first time, young Rockets center Alperen Sengun made his championship plans known. “We're gonna be the best in this league, one day.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 26, 2022

EuroBasket grades: How did Houston Rockets players perform?

Alberto de Roa of @HoopsHype gives his grades for NBA players who competed at EuroBasket 2022, including Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba of the Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 19, 2022

Spain’s national coach sees Usman Garuba as extraordinary defender

Sergio Scariolo, head coach of Spain’s national team, sees an extraordinary defender in Rockets prospect Usman Garuba. “He can change everything,” Scariolo said via translator.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 11, 2022

PHOTOS: Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba at EuroBasket

Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are both back in action this weekend at EuroBasket. Here’s a look back at their group-stage play.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 9, 2022

EuroBasket knockout round schedule for Turkey’s Alperen Sengun, Spain’s Usman Garuba

Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are moving on at EuroBasket! Here’s a look at the knockout stage bracket and schedule.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2022

Podcast: EuroBasket takeaways for Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba

In today’s podcast, @BenDuBose and @PauloAlvesNBA break down what #Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba have shown at EuroBasket 2022 and beyond.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2022

Alperen Sengun puts on a show as Turkey routs Belgium at EuroBasket

Rockets center Alperen Sengun had 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists on elite efficiency Tuesday, and it led Turkey to a big win over Belgium at EuroBasket 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022