In 22 minutes of action Gary Payton II finished with 3 points (1-2 FGA), 6 rebounds, 5 assists and a steal.
In Houston's first game of the NBA summer league they lost 83-78 to the Atlanta Hawks. Houston started off hot and had the lead for much of the game before going cold as the Hawks picked up the defensive pressure.
The Rockets starting lineup consisted of former Beaver Gary Payton II alongside: Michael Beasley, Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell and K.J. McDaniels. Every player in Houston's starting lineup, besides Payton, has considerable NBA experience.