The Rockets lost to Denver, and Udoka refused to trade, with 26 points and 9 assists to help the team win
After losing this game, the Rockets' prince played well, scoring 26 points and 9 assists. But with Yudoka firmly opposed to trading defensive players who average 21 points per game for this team, there are also concerns behind this team. For the new season that the NBA has given them, Rockets fans have once again voiced their displeasure because they are not in great shape after a few weeks of vacation.
Van Jordan was injured with a thumb injury against Dallas, but he opted to continue playing in this important game. However, Van Jordan didn't play because he was playing against Denver. Van Jordan averaged 37 hours per game in the NBA9 minutes, and this season, his average time per game reached 376 minutes, which made him feel a little tired. Tate made just 31 appearances last season due to injury, and he has once again missed the pitch this season due to injury. With Van Jordan out of the picture, Amen hasn't started training yet, so Yudoka used his favorite Holiday to play. Holiday is shooting over 40 percent from three-point range, averaging just 05 turnovers, which is what Yudeka is happy about.
The Nuggets are eager to make a comeback, Murray is back, and many fans are questioning the Rockets' quality. As a result, Houston lost to the Nuggets, who didn't even have a chance to win a game on the road. Despite the failure, Jalen Green played well, scoring 26 points in 34 minutes, six rebounds, nine assists and one block, including 8-of-12 from the field, 5-of-8 from three-point range, and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line. Green seems to have received a lot of blame for this, but it has also given him a break for a while. The other starters were: Sengun 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, Smith 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block, Dillon 11 points and 2 assists, Holiday 9 times and 5 assists. On the bench, Eason had four two rebounds, Jeff Green had 12 points, Whitmoregun had eight points, Landale had six points, Bullock and Williams had six points each, and Hinton had three points each.
When the Nuggets opened the game 5-0, they extended the score to 10 points in five minutes. With Van out, the Rockets' offense slowed down, while Denver was in full bloom. Jokic gave the Nuggets a 19-point advantage before Braun scored. Although the Rockets trailed the score to 10 points in the second quarter, Murray quickly returned the favor and hit all three free throws. Although Sanganga's three-point shot was good, his performance did not change the situation on the court. Dillon hit a 2+1 shot, but he was hit three free throws on the defensive line, and it was Jokic who made a 3-pointer to give the Nuggets a 17-point advantage in the first half.
At the beginning of the third quarter, Green sent Smith a 3-pointer, and then Jokic scored back-to-back points, forcing the Rockets to call for a break. Jalen Green was outstanding on the second offense, not only did he have a step-back jumper, but he also made Jokic's foul and made two free throws. Green made a three-point shot after Holiday made a pass, and then he also made a three-pointer. Green scored back-to-back points to give the Rockets six points in the first quarter. However, at the start of the fourth quarter, the Nuggets once again went on a wave of offense. The Rockets couldn't tie the score, and Udoka decided to use the bench to get on the court, only to be defeated by the Nuggets in his hometown.
While some fans have begun to slam Jalen Green and demand that the club offer him a contract, he has firmly denied rumours of a move for the player. Michael Scotto, a well-known reporter for HoopHype, confirmed that the Rockets were not favored by LaVine. Although LaVine is a very capable man, he lacks leadership skills and he is of little value, so the Rockets don't want him.