NBA 2020-21 Pre-Season- James Harden debuts in the pre-season as the Houston Rockets crush San Antonio Spurs 98-112
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James Harden debuts for the Houston Rockets in the 2020-21 pre-season as they win over San Antonio Spurs 98-112. Not only was Harden back, but this was the first-time fans saw him and John Wall playing together. Even P.J.Tucker was back in action as he started the match as well and ended up scoring 8 points in the 21 minutes he played.
Harden scored 2 baskets from downtowns. While it was not only Wall, Harden and Tucker who contributed decently in this win. McLemore and Gordon also got their handful of contributions as well, scoring 15 and 11 points respectively.
Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs – As it Happened
1st quarter-
San Antonio Spurs started brilliantly being more offensive, DeJonte Murray and Walker IV. Spurs picked off the pace of the game well as compared to Houston Rockets. As a result, they led by 6 points in the 1st quarter, Spurs led 31-25.
2nd quarter-
Ever since the 2nd quarter, the rise of the Rockets had started, with Wall and Harden coming more into the game. It seemed only justified that the Rockets have ended by taking the lead by a point. Going into the first half Rockets led 60-61.
3rd quarter-
Another offensive attack with the Rockets benches this time leading the attack. One would suggest that the Rockets did not score form behind the arc as much as one is aware about. But they did not end up scoring. By the end of the 3rd quarter Rockets led 5 points.
4th quarter-
With the most minimal gap to cover, Spurs were left in two minds as to when to atta. This led the gates open for the Rockets players to attack and score. Ben McLemore led the charge somewhat and the Rockets registered a second consecutive pre-season game after losing their first game.
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