This yearnbaThe West is extremely competitive, with veteran players on the one handJamesCurryand other legendary superstars still remain efficient, on the other hand, the new generation of players such asEdwards, Alexander and Doncic, among others, rose rapidly. At the same time, defending champions the Nuggets and teams such as the Clippers, Lakers, Warriors and Suns are not lagging behind in terms of personnel reinforcements. And in this fierce competition,RocketsRising through excellent defensive prowess, it is currently firmly in eighth place in the West. AlthoughRocketsThe offensive performance is average, but the defensive efficiency is as high as 1095, ranked second in the league. The squad underwent a series of additions in the offseason, signing a number of young and promising players. And one of the biggest surprises was the signing of Eason with an annual salary of $3.5 million, and he becameRocketsThe core of the defensive end is also known as Leonard's ** man.
This yearnbaThe West is highly competitive, and many teams have shown excellent quality. On the one hand, veteran playersJamesCurryLegendary superstars such as Durant have been able to maintain their efficiency and lead teams that have been dominant in the early stages of the season. On the other hand, the new generation of players such as:Edwards, Alexander, Doncic and others gradually rose to lead their teams to maintain the top three positions in the West. In addition, the defending champion Nuggets, with Jokic as the core, have also maintained a good record. Coupled with the Big Four formed by the Clippers, the Lakers strengthening their forward strength on the basis of the Western Conference Finals, the Warriors' formation of the league's No. 1 team in total salary, and the restructured Suns, these teams are all favorites to compete for the Western Conference championship this year. It can be said that eight playoff tickets are obviously not enough points, and there are currently 11 teams with a win rate of more than 50%, and even a strong team like the Suns can only finish tenth. RocketsIt has been at the bottom of the West for the past three years, with a poor record of 17-55, 20-62, and 22-60. However, since the start of the season,RocketsTheir performance was eye-catching, as they finished eighth in the West, beating the favorites of the Lakers, Warriors and Suns. RocketsThe key to their rise is their strong defensive strength. AlthoughRocketsThey rank only around 20 in the league in offensive efficiency and points per game, but their defensive efficiency is as high as 1095, ranked second in the league. This is what they achieved after the off-season reinforcements. They have signed a bunch of young and promising players such as VanVleet, Brooks, JeffGreenand Holiday and others. WhileRocketsThe defensive prowess of the team has been amazed and they have built a strong defensive team through the efforts of these young players. Ethan, in particular, asRocketsThe biggest takeaway of the season was the signing of him with an annual salary of $3.5 millionRocketsIt's definitely a big bargain.
InRocketsAmong the team's six talented sons, Shin Kyung is currently the most consistent and outstanding player, averaging 20 points per game4 points, rebounds and assists are also good. He's able to play well both offensively and playfully, and he has the style of Jokic. Especially at the age of 21, the potential for growth is huge. Shin Kyung has performed strongly this season and playedPelicansscored 37 points in a bombardment, and also had excellent performances against the Mavericks and Warriors, and was full of dominance under the basket. He was formed with Jabari SmithRocketsA combination of twin towers on the inside line. In contrast,RocketsThe most disappointing player on the team was JalenGreen。AsRocketsSelected core player, he has been a little sluggish this season, averaging 171 point 45 rebounds and 3The 1 assist stats weren't ideal, and the shooting percentages were only 40% and 33%. He lacks discipline in organizing offense, is weak defensively, often makes mistakes with the ball, and has poor shooting ability. As the leader of 21 years, JayGreenThe performance was disappointing. Udoka also dropped outright in the fourth quarter several timesGreen, increased Ethan's playing time, as a resultRocketsIn the end the victory was achieved, which was in the fightSpursand hitPelicansare reflected in the competition. And Ethan becameRocketsThe biggest takeaway of the season. He averaged 21 minutes per game and was able to contribute 92 points 71 rebound 1Data with 0 steals. His plus/minus reached 51. The net efficiency value is 123. The difference in efficiency between presence and absence is 142. The defensive efficiency is as high as 981. One of the most efficient defensive players in the league. His stats are all for interfering with the opposition's offense and scrambling for the possession of the ballRocketsFirst in the team. Ethan was picked 17th in the first round in the summer of 2017RocketsChecked, at that timeRocketsThe reason why Ethan was able to pick up Ethan was because of other teams' concerns about his ball quotient and shooting ability, which caused him not to be in the top 10. Although Ethan's character is inRocketsThere are still substitutes in the team, but his performances have shown what he doesRocketsThe potential of the defensive core. He has been consistent on the pitch, able to bring defensive stability to the team, and has been able to play well in key moments as well. Ethan's defensive ability and rebounding ability are excellent, he has excellent physical qualities, long arm span, speed, quick reflexes, and strong confrontation ability. His physical ability on the defensive end, his protection on the inside, and his interference on the outside are all part of itRocketsAn integral part of the team. At the same time, Ethan has also been a good performer on the offensive end, with his shooting ability being quite consistent and being able to hit from the outsideThree-point shot。He also has excellent offensive ability under the basket, and can complete powerful dunks and grab rebounds to score. The rise of Ethan, forRocketsThe team provides more options and tactical means, and also brings greater competitiveness to the team.
RocketsThe rise of the season has undoubtedly brought great surprise and hope to the team and fans. They have built a strong defensive strength by further strengthening the roster and have become a strong team in the West. However,RocketsThe team's prospects and challenges remain unignorant. First of all,RocketsThe team still has some problems on the offensive end, and their points per game and shooting percentage are not excellent, especially the core player JalenGreenof abnormal manifestations. RocketsThe team needs to further improve the offensive efficiency and the overall coordination of the team to have an advantage in the fierce competition in the West. Secondly,RocketsThere is also a certain amount of pressure and challenges when facing some traditional strong teams. RocketsDefensively dominated by small lineups, they may struggle against teams with significant height and weight advantages. Finally,RocketsThe team's young players also need more time and game experience to grow and improve. Young players such as Ethan need to continue to work hard and constantly improve their skills and abilities, inRocketsof the system to find its place and role. In general,RocketsThe rise of the team is a positive sign that the team has a lot of potential and room for development in the future. However, they still face a series of challenges that require the team's joint efforts and continuous exploration to deal with.