The NBA regular season is in full swing, the Spurs lost to the Rockets, the Wizards also lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Pistons lost to the Pacers. The back-to-back losses have left the Spurs on a 17-game losing streak, while the Wizards and Pistons are on a five-game losing streak and a 20-game losing streak, respectively, in arguably their worst performances of the season. In the Spurs vs. Rockets game, the two sides engaged in a fierce battle.
The Rockets fell behind for a while, but they didn't give up hope of a comeback. At the critical moment, VanVleet hit a three-pointer to give the Rockets the victory. The Spurs wanted to fight back, but Ethan's excellent performance made them intimidating. Considering Wembanyama's attitude towards the Rockets in the previous draft, this game can be seen as the strongest response from the Houston team. Popovich's Spurs have suffered a 17-game losing streak and are currently at the bottom of the West.
The Pistons suffered a 20-game losing streak against the Pacers, just one game away from the longest losing streak in franchise history. In the game, the Pistons once saw hope of a comeback, and the opponent's core Haliburton was mediocre and had more turnovers. However, the Pistons lost control again in the second half of the quarter and eventually lost the game.
It will not be easy for the Pistons to turn the tide of decline, and the next opponent is strong, coupled with the team's current sluggish performance, there is almost no tactical arrangement to speak of, and coach Monty's coaching is also questioned by the outside world. The Wizards faced the 76ers and ended up losing by a whopping 45 points, 101-146. Giving up 146 points in a single game and not playing overtime shows the Wizards' poor defense.
The opponent's 15 players came on the court, all of them scored, six of them scored in double figures, and Embiid's leadership completely crushed the Wizards' resistance. The Wizards have suffered a five-game losing streak and are in second to last place in the East. The Spurs, Wizards and Pistons have won just one of their last 52 games, and that victory came in a "civil war" between the three teams. Except for playing each other, they were all wiped out in other games, and their performances were terrible.
The three teams' losing streaks have staggered and have raised questions about their performances. Their predicament is not just a tactical issue, but also a need to reflect and adjust the overall strength and mentality of the team. Only by finding the direction to solve the problem can we get out of the quagmire of consecutive defeats and regain the confidence of victory. In any case, it is believed that these three teams will be able to find their form and show better performances in future games.