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The NBA Rockets suffered a losing streak, and the interior defense became a hidden danger On December 30, the NBA regular season continued, and the Rockets faced the 76ers at home, and finally lost 131-127, suffering three consecutive defeats, with a record of 15 wins and 15 losses, and the Western Conference ranking slipped to tenth place. The Suns, meanwhile, are on a two-game winning streak with a 16-15 record and move up to ninth in the West. In a highly competitive situation in the West, a win may not change the standings, but a loss can have a huge impact on the future of the team.
The Rockets have a large number of young players, a lack of experience and the support of top superstars, and a lack of personnel to step up and solve problems when the team is in trouble. Defensively, Udoka's system seems to be unable to limit opponents, and the lack of interior defensive strength allows opponents to score easily. Shin Kyung has excellent interior ability, but limited mobility and athleticism;Landale was even worse defensively, unable to limit opponents effectively. Veteran Jeff Green, despite his cameo appearance on interior defense, is also inadequate.
Rockets general manager Stone has been thinking about the future of the franchise and is reportedly considering a trade with the Raptors in exchange for Landale, Oladipo and a future first-round pick for Raptors interior player Bouccher. It is reported that Boucher performed well in his prime, with flexible feet and excellent defensive awareness, as well as good finishing ability under the basket, and is expected to be a sharp weapon on the offensive end of the Rockets. Overall, the Rockets' performance is worrying, especially when it comes to interior defense.
Stone's trade strategy has also attracted attention, with fans and pundits expressing different views on the future of the Rockets. In such a situation, the Rockets need to take steps to strengthen the interior line, improve the overall strength of the team, and strive for better results in the next games.