Team Rocket's new 10-man rotation is here! Brock Landale was on the same page, and the start was cold
Today, the Rockets will make another mistake in the game against the Grizzlies. In the first quarter, the Rockets scored only 14 points and were tied by their opponents with a score of 15. And after the first quarter, only Jalen Green, Dillon, Brooks, and Xiao Jia did not score. Barry Smith. Although they had room to attack, they did not cut off the magic star. At the end of the second quarter, Jalen Green hit only one of three shots.
In contrast, the Rockets' bench played well. With three minutes left in the second quarter, Jeff Green and Tari Eason both scored nine goals. At the same time, the Rockets made adjustments to the 10-man rotation, because without Thompson and Tate, Jock Landale, Reggie, and Bullock replaced them. Although they didn't score in the first half, their defence was good. Landale is excellent defensively on the inside, and he's in absolute upper hand when he faces the Grizzlies' Biyombo. Bullock was also involved in the defense and defense of the perimeter.
The team's inadequacies make the Rockets look a little bloated, and Landale rarely appears at the same time as Bullock. At a time when players are currently in short supply, the two players have reverted to a rotational position and look a bit out of place. Due to the excellent performance of the core players of the Rockets in the game, Rockets head coach Yuduka had to use some "newcomers".
In light of this, the Rockets are missing a prominent scoring point on the front line, so perhaps they need more opportunities from Whitmore from the Development League. Whitmore has become the leading scorer in the Development League, averaging 27 points per game. Rather than getting Jalen Green injured, it would be better to give Whitmore more playing opportunities, which may help the Rockets get out of their current predicament.
The defense of the rocket is okay, but it lacks bright spots in attack. Perhaps, Udoka will change his mind about Whitmore, and bringing him back may be the easiest way for the Rockets to face right now.