2 5 1 in a single game, the new tactics of the Rockets rely on him?Udoka threatened to play mainly defensive and counterattack quickly
According to ** reports, the Rockets' rookie guard Amen Thompson is likely to be absent, because of the cold, Amen Thompson's chance of playing is very small, that is, his chance of playing is only 50%, and in the face of a less powerful team like the Grizzlies, the Rockets do not need to send so many players, they only need to add Van and Aaron Holiday on the guard line.
Thompson will be fully recovered and will play in the next game against the Grizzlies. In the last game, Thompson returned, scoring 2 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist in 10 minutes, making the team's plus/minus as high as 7Because the rocket changed from 9 to 10 people.
The Rockets boss said he plans to make the Rockets' defense faster, and expects Amen Thompson to let the Rockets accomplish that. "It's not just Thompson, we're constantly putting pressure on opponents, like Thompson, he's the strongest of the Rockets, and he's also the best of the Rockets' defense, he's very fast, and I want our guys to be able to defend, whether it's Shin Kyung, or our strong guys, but it's clear that Thompson has reached another level in terms of speed, running and team-mates." ”
It's a new tactic for Udoka, who needs to rely on Thompson, who is extremely fast, to attack. Prior to this, the Rockets' guard line was very short, and neither Jalen Green VanVleet nor Holiday was a very high point guard, although Jalen Green had excellent physical attributes and quick starting ability, but he was not very tall.
And now, Amen Thompson, who is both tall and fast, is here, he can easily get the rebound and then launch the offense, while the Rockets can use their speed to surprise the opponent. In addition, Thompson is one of the best rebounders in the NBA, and he and his twin brother Osar Thompson share the same rebounding talent.
In the last game against the Spurs, Thompson grabbed 5 rebounds in 10 minutes, as long as the momentum is maintained, the Rockets can launch a quick offense when he gets the rebounds, the Rockets players are very flexible and physical, the Rockets will become a defensive counterattack team, tearing apart the opponent's defense with their own speed, and when Thompson returns to normal and returns to the bench, this strategy will be promoted.