The Rockets (2-3) wrapped up 2022 NBA summer league play in Las Vegas with Saturday night’s 92-81 loss (box score) to the Sacramento Kings (3-2). Tari Eason, the No. 17 overall pick in the first round out of LSU, led the way for Houston with 19 points and 10 rebounds, including 7-of-14 shooting (50.0%) and 2-of-4 on 3-pointers (50.0%).
For Eason, it was his fourth outing in five summer league games to record a double double. Top rookie Jabari Smith Jr. added a double double of his own with 12 points and 12 rebounds, though he shot just 4-of-15 from the field (26.7%) and 1-of-4 on 3-pointers (25.0%).
Rockets backcourt mates TyTy Washington (15 points, 4 assists) and Daishen Nix (14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals) had very similar statistics lines, with each shooting 6-of-14 from the field (42.9%). Second-year guard Josh Christopher, who was Houston’s top summer scorer on a per-game basis, remained sidelined by right hip soreness.
The Kings were led by Jeriah Horne, who scored 20 points off the bench on 8-of-15 shooting (53.3%) and 2-of-4 from 3-point range (50.0%).
Here’s a look at Saturday’s highlights and immediate reaction by Rockets players, coaches, media members, and fans.
Kings 92, Rockets 81. Rockets finish summer league 2-3 Smith with 12-12 but just 4 of 15 Eason with 19-10.
— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) July 17, 2022
Jabari Smith with the monster rejection. He has actually exceeded my expectations defensively and I did not think that was possible. pic.twitter.com/bWYbNeXDdS
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) July 17, 2022
I have been talking about Nix, but Ty Ty does everything on the court and this drive to the basket and dish is a nice play pic.twitter.com/ODVZGhkCJM
— Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) July 17, 2022
That was some rim protection from Jabari Smith Jr. Wow.
— Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) July 17, 2022
Tari Eason tonight:
19 Points
10 Rebounds
2 Assists
2 Steals
50% FG
50% 3PT
100% FTThis man needs minutes from game one when the season starts. Unreal. What a steal at 17. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/LNVovcmbwZ
— Paulo Alves (@PauloAlvesNBA) July 17, 2022
The addition of Jabari Smith and Tari Eason will be a game changer for Rockets defense
— Danish ???? (@StrictlyBidniz) July 17, 2022
Jalen’s offense with Jabari’s defense is going to be fun
— Rob Kimbell (@RobKSports) July 17, 2022
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