The result was the same, but for the Houston Rockets, the effort produced Friday marked a vast improvement over what was displayed in an embarrassing season-opening loss at Orlando. After a 30-point loss to the Magic on Wednesday, the Rockets went down to the wire before relenting to the San Antonio Spurs in a 126-122 overtime loss that left them winless in advance of their home opener against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Draymond Green (ankle) is slated to make his season debut for the Warriors, who split their first two games. As for the Rockets, the issues that plagued them at Orlando were prevalent at San Antonio. Houston committed 18 turnovers against the Spurs after recording 19 against the Magic, including four in the opening 1:42 of overtime. The Rockets also missed 10 of 20 free throws in the game and were just 8 of 32 (25.0 percent) from 3-point range. Despite those woes, the Rockets were in contention throughout, and the balanced scoring attack they hoped would be a staple with the offseason additions of Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks was showcased. We think the defenses show up here tonight and we like them to do well. Let's roll with the defensive minded Udoke to preach defense her tonight.