James Harden made his preseason debut for Houston Rockets amidst all the talks about potential transfers. The three-time defending NBA champion had just reported for the practice session one day earlier and seems to be in great shape nonetheless scoring 12 points for Rockets in just 21 minutes on the floor, who beat San Antonio Spurs 112-98. Along with 12 points he also recorded four assists, three rebounds, and two steals.
John Wall and Ben McLemore recorded 15 points each as well as Eric Gordon and Jae'Sean Tate posted 11 points each as well as DeMarcus Cousins helped with 11 rebounds. While for Spurs Lonnie Walker IV posted 17 points and Dejounte Murray scored 13 points, seven assists, and five rebounds and LaMarcus Aldridge added 12 points as well as 11 points each by Rudy Gay and Devin Vassell.