The Rockets' poor record on the road has become a headache for the team and fans. In the past, the team's performance at home was stable, but when it came to the away team, it was like a different team, and it always failed to show the strength it should have. This time, the Rockets defeated the Thunder 110-101 at home, ending a three-game losing streak, but have not tasted victory on the road. Coach Udoka was also alarmed by this, emphasizing that the Rockets can only truly rise if they start winning on the road. The root cause of the poor away record is the lack of a consistent top scorer who can become the cornerstone of the team. Although the Rockets already have Shin Kyung, the interior cornerstone, the current performance of the outside players is confusing.
Among the outside players, Jalen Green's situation looks a little awkward. He played well in the game, contributing 15 points and seven rebounds, but made three turnovers in the game, and Udoka only allowed Green to play 25 minutes in the game. At the critical moment of the game, the Rockets relied on Holiday to play a wave of offense, while Jalen Green could only sit on the bench at this time. When he got back on the pitch, Udoka was clearly very unhappy with his performance. Green seems out of place with the other four players in the Rockets' starting lineup. His scoring performance is very situational, and he tends to be inaccurate when facing tight defenses. As such, he is likely to be better suited as a sixth man than a qualified starter.
In addition, Green's performance on the defensive end was also unsatisfactory, which became a defensive weakness for the Rockets. This situation made the fans start to lose confidence in his performance. Porter Jr. has left the team, and Silas is no longer holding Green back, but his performance is still sluggish. The Rockets' starting lineup is complete, but they still can't produce a good record, and Green seems to be the scapegoat for the team's malaise. As the saying goes, "you don't know who's swimming naked until the tide goes out". Now the team has made some adjustments, but to be successful on the road, the Rockets need more effort and changes. Hopefully, the Rockets can find a solution to the away problem as soon as possible, so that the team can show a better performance in the new season.
The Rockets have been one of the high-profile teams in the NBA league in recent years. They are known for their fast offense, efficient three-point shooting, and excellent scoring ability. However, there is one player in their roster who has been controversial, and that is Jalen Green. Jalen Green's performance with the Rockets has been questioned by fans and **. Although he has been excellent on the defensive end, he has been underwhelming on the offensive end. His scoring efficiency and shooting percentage are low, making it difficult for him to be a scoring pillar for the team. In contrast, the Thunder's Alexander has been excellent on the offensive end, averaging nearly 30 points per game and shooting quite highly. If the Rockets and Thunder swap quarterbacks and swap Jalen Green for Alexander, the Rockets' offensive capabilities will be greatly improved.
Alexander's excellent scoring ability will bring more points and wins to the Rockets. His explosiveness and high shooting percentage will be the team's scoring pillar and bring more wins to the Rockets. However, the Rockets aren't just a player problem. Their overall line-up and tactical arrangement also left much to be desired. While Jalen Green's offensive performance was not as good as it could have been, he was excellent on the defensive end. His defensive ability provides an important support for the Rockets, who are able to limit their opponents' scoring. Alexander, on the other hand, is relatively weak on the defensive end, which could have some impact on the Rockets' overall defense. In addition, the Rockets' players in other positions also need to play better.
Although Alexander was excellent on the offensive end, his teammates were relatively poor. If the Rockets want to challenge for a championship, they will need the effort and cooperation of the entire team, not just one player. The bottom line is that a player's ability does not completely determine the success or failure of a team. While Alexander's performance was outstanding, he didn't lead the team to much of a breakthrough with the Thunder either. Basketball is a team sport that requires the combined efforts and collaboration of the entire team to succeed. To sum up, while Alexander's addition may bring more points and wins to the Rockets, it's not the whole story. The Rockets need the hard work and unity of the whole team to really challenge for the championship.
Jalen Green's performance with the Rockets was certainly not as good as it could have been, but his ability on the defensive end was still not negligible. Basketball is a team sport, and only the cooperation of the whole team can achieve ultimate victory.