In the NBA, defensive ability is always the key to a team's consistent victory. However, only a handful of teams have been able to take their defense to the extreme, and teams like the Rockets, who have shown great defensive prowess and have been the dark horses of the season. For example, in today's game, the Rockets gradually caught up with their strong defense when they trailed by 15 points in the first quarter. This isn't the first time the Rockets have turned things around with defense, and it won't be the last. As the team develops, we expect the Rockets to continue to win more with their excellent defense. First, let's take a look at the Rockets' defensive core. The combination of Van Jordan, Dillon, Smith, Jeff Green and Eason became their strongest lineup.
Not only can they defend from the number one to the number five, but they are also highly aware of the defense and are able to switch positions and steal quickly. This line-up also showed its performance on the court, constantly using defense to hit opponents and eventually achieve victory. Second, the Rockets employ tight defensive tactics. They will use dense defence to block the opponent's offensive line and prevent the opponent from scoring. When the opponent is attacking, the Rockets will quickly narrow the defensive range and form a defensive wall, so that the opponent has no chance to take advantage of it. Thirdly, the defensive awareness of the Rockets players is also worthy of recognition. Whether on or off the field, they always put defense first. This is not only the quality and skills of the players themselves, but also the guiding role of the team culture and coaches.
This defensive awareness allows players to be more aggressive in tackles, positions, and assists, effectively limiting the opponent's scoring. Finally, the Rockets also place a lot of emphasis on data analytics. They will analyze the scoring ability, shooting statistics and game Xi of the opposing players, and then develop a targeted defensive strategy. This method of data analysis ensures that the Rockets' defense is more accurate and effective. Over the course of the season, the Rockets have shown strong defensive prowess and are the sixth-strongest team in the West. Whether it's in games or training, they always put defense first, and that's what makes them the best of the game.
As the NBA has a well-known saying, "defense wins championships", and only defense can stabilize the team's victory can make the team better. On the basketball court, a rookie with the 17th pick, Ethan, quickly rose to prominence, showing the potential of a young version of Leonard. His excellent rebounding and defensive ability have brought many surprises to the Rockets, making him a seeded player who can become Leonard in the future. However, in the eyes of many teams, Ethan is just a player with a low basketball IQ. But Ethan's performance proved his quality and potential, and it also raised questions about the draft system. Judging by Ethan's performance sheet, he is fully qualified to be a future star for the Rockets.
In the last three games, Eason has averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds in 23 minutes per game, shooting 56 percent from the field and an astonishing 75 percent from three-point range. So far this season, Ethan has played 15 games, averaging only 19 minutes per game, but he can contribute 89 points 73 rebounds 12 assists and 1 block, shooting 474%, and the three-point shooting rate is as high as 438%。It's fair to say that Ethan's quality has far exceeded the expectations of many teams. However, why would some teams give up on signing a player with so much potential like Ethan?Are there some problems with the draft system?Or do these teams have doubts about Ethan's basketball IQ?
These questions make one wonder about the limitations of the draft system. Ethan's rise has also brought more attention to the growth process of basketball players. His performance shows us what it is possible for an average player to become a superstar through hard work and talent. His outstanding legend is not only based on talent, but also requires continuous training and hard work, as well as confidence and persistence in his own ability. Ethan's story shows us how a basketball player grows as a person, and it also inspires us to think about the team's draft system. The draft is not only an evaluation of a player's ability and strength, but also requires more careful consideration of the player's personal development.
Eason is a very good example of his strength and talent that has been recognized by the Rockets and makes us believe that with talent and hard work, everyone can become a superstar in basketball players. Ethan still has a long way to go, and he needs to continue to work hard to improve his technique and on-court performance to become an all-round player. His future is full of endless possibilities, so let's wait and see what he can do in the future!