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The Houston Rockets will play the Detroit Pistons tonight in the NBA Summer League. The game will air on NBA TV at 5:30 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the game online for free by taking advantage of the free trial offered by Fubo TV. If that streaming method has already been used, Sling is offering a discount for the first month to new subscribers.

The Rockets have an incredibly talented roster filled with young talent, including former Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr. After a decent rookie campaign, Smith showed improvement across the board in 2023, which bodes well for the team’s future.

Houston added another key player during the 2024 NBA Draft when they selected sharpshooter Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick. Sheppard played guard at Kentucky during his college career, where he flashed his offensive skills from distance.

Sheppard was on a high note during the team’s most recent NBA Summer League game, scoring 22 points and shooting 9-15 from the field. Although Sheppard struggled from beyond the arc, he was able to help the team to a 109-91 victory. If Sheppard can heat up from long range tonight, the Rockets will be a tough team to beat.

Detroit has struggled to be relevant for years, having only made the playoffs twice since 2009. The team’s struggles continued last year, finishing the season with a 14-68 record. Despite their recent history, Detroit will look to turn things around this year with their improved roster.

The Pistons selected Ron Holland II with the fifth overall pick in this year’s draft, adding more offensive talent to their roster. Holland played in the G-League last year and averaged over 20 points per game, so the rookie will look to continue his offensive dominance in Detroit.

The Pistons lost 94-81 in their final NBA Summer League game, but the team did have some highlights. Detroit had six players score in double figures, led by a 15-point outing from Holland. The main reason for the loss was the team’s inefficiency from three-point range, with a shooting percentage of less than 23% from deep. To beat Houston tonight, the Pistons will have to keep pace with the potent Rockets offense.

Fans can watch this NBA Summer League game online for free by taking advantage of the free trial offered by Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling is offering a discount for the first month to new users.