While Victor Wembanyamalike Chris Paul, Keldon Johnson or Jeremy Sochan, was again left to rest for the last pre-season match of the Spurs before the resumption of the NBA, Gregg Popovich was able to count on the contribution of his other Frenchman, Sidy Cissokoagainst the Houston Rockets (107-129) on the night of Thursday to Friday.
The 20-year-old guard played 23 minutes for 15 points scored on 6 of 8 shooting, as well as 4 rebounds. Left behind in the second quarter, San Antonio was never able to catch up, falling victim in particular to Jalen Green’s 30 points.
Under the Oklahoma City jersey, Ousmane Dieng also finished his pre-season on a good note with 15 points scored, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and the victory against the Atlanta Hawks (104-99). Opposite, like the day before, the number 1 of the last draft Zaccharie Risacher was not aligned.
