Rockets vs. Wizards Summer League Preview: How to Watch, Injury Reports, Lineups, More

The Houston Rockets will attempt to win their second consecutive Summer League game in a match against Alex Sarr and the Wizards.

Jul 12, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (7) drives the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Tommy Kuhse (31) during the first half at the Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports | Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

LAS VEGAS — The Houston Rockets will continue their 2K25 Summer League Tournament schedule on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. The Rockets will be seeking their second straight win following a 99-80 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers Friday night.

Reed Sheppard had an impressive debut, finishing the game with 23 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field and 4-of-6 from behind the arc, five assists, four rebounds, and three blocks.


"We won — that's always a positive," Sheppard said after the win. "It was good to get out and start competing again — playing against different guys...Being more comfortable playing with different guys and figuring out what I needed to do.

"My coaches and teammates were telling me, 'keep being aggressive. Keep looking to score. When you come off the ball screen, shoot it.' A lot of it was them putting confidence in me and trusting in me."

Houston's interconference match against the Wizards will feature a contest between the 2024 NBA Draft's No. 2 and 3 picks. Alex Sarr, who the Wizards drafted with the second overall pick, led Washington to a 94-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. He finished the game with 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four blocks in the win.

Rockets vs. Wizards Broadcast Information

• Date: Sunday, July 14
• Time: 5:00 p.m. CT
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Watch ESPN

Rockets vs. Wizards Summer League Projected Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards

• Guard: Bub Carrington
• Guard: Johnny Davis
• Forward: Eugene Omoruyi
• Forward: Justin Champagnie
• Center: Alex Sarr

Houston Rockets

• Guard: Reed Sheppard
• Guard: Nate Williams
• Forward: AJ Griffin
• Forward: Cam Whitmore
• Center: N’Faly Dante

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