The Rockets showed their strength in the game, beating the Mavericks 122-96. The Rockets played well throughout the game, without any pressure, and won easily. The Mavericks were weak on the offensive end without a duo and could not pose any threat to the Rockets.
Five Rockets players played perfect scores, with Shin Kyung and Smith being the top scorers in the game. Shin Kyung recorded 22 points, 15 rebounds and 3 assists, showing strong interior dominance. Smith contributed 21 points and 8 rebounds, becoming the team's scoring weapon. The outstanding performances of the two young players have made people look forward to their future.
Van Vleet and Dillon played with ease in the game. VanVleet combed his team's offense and dished out 10 assists in just 25 minutes. Dillon was both offensive and defensive, scoring 10 points and 3 rebounds in the game, becoming an indispensable force for the team. This kind of stress-free game is also a valuable opportunity for them to rest, and they are happy to give more space to the young players.
Whitmore was a great player in today's game, finishing well under the basket and being very aggressive on the defensive end. While he can sometimes be too steal-oriented and leaky, and a little lazy on the offensive end, his potential is exciting. Coach Udoka hopes that he will be able to discover his shortcomings and hone his willpower, which will be a helpful guide for his future growth.
Other players such as Amen Thompson, Samuels, Jeff Green and Tate have performed well. Although Amen Thompson has a lot of turnovers, he has a very high vision and ball quotient, and he is very involved in defense and offense. If he can improve his dribbling fundamentals and shooting percentage, he could stabilize the rotation. Samuels played well defensively and under the basket, but struggled to get more chances due to a crowded roster. Jeff Green contributed two blocks in seven minutes and showed great defensive ability. Tate played steadily and was very good at rebounding and defending.
As for players such as Green, Holiday, Landale and Hinton, they have not fared well. Green and Holiday were the main rotation players before, but their recent form has been sluggish, and they have made a lot of mistakes, which has not helped the team. Landale shot 1-of-5 from the field and Hinton made 1-of-3, and they both had terrible performances.