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Rocket Rising!The defensive maniac Udoka stirred up the situation, and Green's shocking counterattack was out of reach!
Hello everyone, I'm a consulting blogger, and today I bring you a big event about rockets!Without further ado, let's get straight to the point.
In the just-concluded game, the Rockets defeated the Grizzlies 117-104 at home, a victory that not only brought them to four consecutive wins, but also brought their home win tally to 11, second only to the Celtics in the East. Do you feel that this rocket is really menacing, and there is a feeling that it is about to explode?That's right, this is not only a numerical victory, but also a consolidation of the overall strength and tactical adjustment of the rockets. So the question is, how did the rocket do all this?
First up is our new defensive maniac, Udoka. The arrival of this guy is like a shot in the arm for the team. The league's No. 1 points conceded, the league's No. 1 defensive efficiency, how did that happen?Did Udoka's addition change the Rockets?I don't know if you have noticed that even Monty, who led the team through the Finals, has lost 21 consecutive games since joining the Pistons. And Udoka, who led the Green Army to the Finals, can still bring the team to the playoffs when he arrives at the Rockets. This makes people wonder how influential a coach really is
Speaking of which, I want to remind you that the most embarrassing thing for the Rockets is the 21-year-old Green. As a leader, his performance is getting worse and worse, what's going on?Not only is the hit rate low, but the data has also dropped significantly. It's a drag. Moreover, the interesting thing is that Udoka also has a set of personnel in terms of employing people, the law of the jungle, whether you are a general or not, as long as you can play, it is useful. If you can't, he won't hesitate to hide you. For example, in today's game, Udoka unceremoniously hid Shin Kyung and Jalen Green. This is the first time that Shin Kyung has been hidden in the final quarter of the season, and Jalen Green is the fourth. It's no wonder that some people say that Udoka is ready to hide a certain player, and that team will definitely win in the final quarter, proving that he is right.
However, the Rockets will not rely on defense to break through this season. In this game, the Rockets showed a strong forward combination, and the 22-year rookie duo Eason and Smith performed remarkably. This pair combined to score 43 points + 28 rebounds, and they are simply the future stars of the Rockets. Ethan, in particular, as a rookie with the 17th pick, is the league's No. 1 in defensive efficiency and has developed ball-handling ability on offense. It's really amazing that the team before the 17th pick didn't consider Ethan, so the Rockets succeeded in picking up the leak. Smith and Eason are arguably the strongest forward combination, and their performance on the court is truly unstoppable.
So, how did the Rockets do it in this game?First, they used a harvesting lineup of Van Jordan, Smith, Dillon, Eason and Jeff Green in the final quarter. Ethan and Smith completely dominated the game on the defensive end and rebounding, and they were simply the two dominant players on the court. Eason seems to have the ability to absorb rebounds and can always grab offensive rebounds, while Smith not only defended from the 1 to the 5 position, but also grabbed offensive rebounds twice and successfully killed the game.
The victory in this game is also an affirmation of the Rockets' lineup competition for the play-offs. However, if you want to go further, you still need to deal with the 21-year-old Green. If the Rockets now had a quarterback who averaged a consistent 22 points per game, the record might be even better. If you don't think about the draft pick, I think Udoka might as well have Green off the bench and Eason as the starter. It's clear that Eason is much better than Green, and the '22 17th pick is not only the league's best defensive efficiency, but also has developed ball-handling ability on offense.
In general, the rocket is in a remarkable state right now. Defense is the key to winning games, and the Rockets excel in that regard. However, the differences in the handling and performance of individual players in the team also require deeper thinking and adjustment. In future games, can the Rockets continue to maintain this state, and what aspects need more effort and improvement?Let's watch together and witness the growth of this team. Don't miss every game they have in the future, because the Rockets are on the rise and will bring us more surprises and expectations.