In a showdown of two of the top four rookies from the 2021 NBA draft class, the Houston Rockets continue summer league play on Thursday from Las Vegas with a matchup against the Raptors.
Toronto’s summer squad (1-1) is headlined by versatile wing Scottie Barnes, who played college hoops at Florida State before becoming the No. 4 selection in the 2021 first round. The Rockets (2-0) are led by G League Ignite guard Jalen Green, who was taken two picks earlier.
Here’s when and how you should watch:
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 12
- Time: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
- TV Channel: NBA TV
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
- Complete Summer Rosters: Toronto, Houston
Aside from Green, the Rockets have started two established NBA players (KJ Martin, Khyri Thomas) and two other first-round rookies (Alperen Sengun, Josh Christopher) during their two wins. Meanwhile, the Raptors surrounded Barnes with Malachi Flynn, David Johnson, Ishmail Wainright and Precious Achiuwa during Wednesday’s loss to Golden State.
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