Rockets defeat Hawks 122-113; Davidson makes stunning debut
2025-10-07 05:49
On October 7th , the Houston Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-113 in their preseason opener, with new signing Davidson being the star attraction. With point guard Fred VanVleet sidelined due to injury, last season's G League MVP delivered an outstanding performance, proving he could earn more playing time.
Davidson came off the bench for 22 minutes, scoring 17 points and 4 assists. He shot 6- for -9 from the field for a 66.7% shooting percentage and 5- for - 7 from three-point range , showing a fiery touch. Coach Udoka praised him, saying, " He's very aggressive, has consistent ball control, handles the pick-and-roll well, and brings energy on both offense and defense. "
For the Rockets, Shin Jing scored 19 points , 6 assists and 5 rebounds, making 2 of 2 three-pointers and 7 of 7 free throws ; Tari Eason contributed 10 points and 6 rebounds; Armen Thompson scored 11 points and 3 assists; Jabari Smith scored 9 points and 6 rebounds; rookie Reid Shepard scored 7 points.
For the Hawks, Trae Young scored 9 points and 8 assists on 50% shooting , while center Clint Capela added 8 points and 5 rebounds. The Rockets, relying on Davidson and the bench's explosive outside shooting in the final quarter, pulled away and ultimately secured the victory.
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