December 21stRocketsAgainst the Eagles,RocketsRan into trouble. First quarter of the game,RocketsThe team lost control and was stretched out by the Hawks by 10 points. This makesRocketsIn the next game, I had to fight to chase the points. Luckily,RocketsIn the final quarter, through excellent defensive play, he managed to keep the score within a certain range. However,RocketsIn the end, they lost to the Hawks with a score of 127-134.
RocketsIn this game, Smith and VanVleet played very well and brought a huge impact to the team. Smith, in particular, showed a strong aggression on the offensive end and was not only able to shootThree-point shotand also be able to hit backJumper。He contributed 34 points and 13 rebounds in this game. In addition, his interior lethality is also very good. On top of that, Smith is also very consistent on the rebounding and defensive ends, and once his offense opens up, he can make an impact on both ends of the floor.
Van Vleet also played an important role in the game. Especially at critical moments, VanVleet was able to hit consecutive shots to help the team chase points. VanVleet recorded 32 points and 15 rebounds in the game, and he was the absolute heart of the team. Although VanVleet played 44 minutes in the game and was under a lot of pressure, he was able to provide consistent help to the team in the final quarter.
DillonIt is also one of the focal points of this game. The more crucial the game, the better he played. Although there may have been some controversial moves in the game, he showed great offensive prowess on the offensive end, scoring 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting. Not only was he intensely aggressive on the offensive end, but he also made a significant contribution on the defensive end, showing dominance on both ends of the floor.
Unfortunately,GreenThe performance is not good enough. He shot just 2-of-7 from the field throughout the game, which was clearly not enoughRocketsThe needs of the team. Despite some good play on the defensive end and fewer turnovers, ifGreenUnable to improve his shooting percentage, he still doesn't help the team enough, which has been a problem for him.
In addition, Shin Kyung was abandoned by his coach at the last moment of the game. Especially in the final quarter, he basically didn't get a chance and seemed to have a huge problem on the defensive end. Although he had 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the game, his shortcomings were also obvious. At the same time, the bench scored only 12 points, which is not an effective help for the team.
In this match, the play of Van Vleet and Smith becameRocketsTeam highlights. Van Vleet has shown his ability to score when it matters most, and he is able to score valuable points when the game is needed most. Not only that, but VanVleet also played an important role in rebounding and overall offensive playmaking, and his vision and decision-making ability made him the brains of the team.
Smith, on the other hand, showed great aggression on the offensive end. Not only was he able to throw in crucial shotsThree-point shot, also able to use back hits andJumperScore. With his versatile offensive and excellent rebounding ability, Smith has played an important role in the team's offense and defense. His outstanding performance injected a lot of firepower into the team, so that theRocketsThe team had a glimmer of hope of catching up.
However,GreenThe performance in the game was not satisfactory. Although he has a certain performance on the defensive end, he has a low shooting percentage on the offensive end, and it is difficult to bring consistent scoring to the team. GreenHe needs to improve his shooting percentage and provide more support on the offensive end so that he can play his role better.
Meanwhile, Shin Kyung was dropped by his coach in the closing stages of the game, probably because he had some trouble on the defensive end. Although he contributed 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists throughout the game, he was set up off the bench in key moments. Shin Kyung needs to find his problems on the defensive end and be more proactive on the offensive end to bring more firepower to the team.
In addition to the excellent performance of individual players throughout the game,RocketsThe whole team put in the effort and showed some quality on the defensive end. However, there are still some problems and shortcomings. The team struggled to catch up with the score when they dug a hole in the first quarter, which required the team to improve their starting form in the game. In addition,RocketsThe team needs to strengthen the cooperation and tacit understanding between the teams, and give full play to the strengths of each player as much as possible, so as to enhance the overall strength.
AlthoughRocketsThe team had some difficulties against the Eagles, but the team's efforts still deserve recognition. VanVleet and Smith's excellent performances showed their firepower on the offensive end, whileDillonPlaying in key moments brings stability to the team. However,GreenThe performance of Shen Jing needs to be improved, and the team also has problems in overall coordination and grasping opportunities on the defensive end. RocketsThe team needs to learn from this game and improve their quality to better cope with the challenges ahead.