This season, the Rockets have been virtually invincible at home, with the exception of one lossGrizzly bearsOutside of the team's competition, the other matches were won. The overall strength of the Rockets in the new season has improved significantly, mainly in the better bench lineup, allowing the team to blossom more in the game. And in this string of victories, there is a high-pick rookie - Ethan's performance is particularly impressive. With his excellent stats and excellent play, he has surpassed the level of a rookie and has become the team's favorite to compete for the main position.
The Rockets face each other in this gameGrizzly bearsteam, hoping to extend their winning streak at home. In the opening stage, the Rockets still performed stronglyDillonBrooksScored 5 points in a short period of time, and JalenGreenHe also had three assists on the offensive end, showing excellent playmaking skills. However,GreenHis own performance was not ideal, and his shooting percentage was not satisfactory, hitting just one of his first four shots. At the same time, facing his old club,DillonThe offense is more active and givesGrizzly bearsThe team poses a huge threat. Grizzly bearsThe team fell into passivity, Jabari Smith'sThree-point shotAfter the hit, the Rockets quickly stopped the game. At this time, the overall staffing of the rocket team is very reasonableWhitMoore and others have achieved great results in the development league and are waiting for the opportunity to be recalled at any time. Udoka also revealed that Van Vleet's playing time will be reducedGreenwill also be closer to the second team.
Compared with the previous game, the biggest change for the Rockets in this game is that the bench lineup is more eye-catching. In particular, two young players, Tate and Ethan, hit back-to-back shots after they came on the courtThree-point shot, which brought a lot of advantages to the team. The Rockets' forward group is not only guaranteed in quantity, but also in quality. And the one who was a little disappointed was JayGreenUdoka is currently playing more like a "fake starter", playing with the second teamGreenI also seemed a little impatient, and there were consecutive mistakes in the attack.
Ethan, on the other hand, continued his excellent performance in the previous game and showed excellent individual ability in this game. He has both excellentThree-point shotShooting percentage, but also grabbing key rebounds and scoring in a row. His series of plays was directly stoppedGrizzly bearsteam, with Ethan's current form, he can be completely replacedGreenBe a starter for the team. DillonBrooksHe can play in the second position, while Ethan can take on the responsibility of the third position. In contrast,GreenHis form has begun to decline, his shooting percentage is sluggish, his breakthrough skills are lacking in variety, and he is often blocked or stealed. Greenwas even abandoned in the fourth quarter, and only played 8 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in the whole game, and was DNP for two consecutive games. Ethan, on the other hand, is averaging an astonishing 25 points and 14 rebounds per game, and he is more than capable of being a regular player on the team. In the light of Ethan, the Rockets' rebuilding period has passed, whileGreenis becoming less and less valued.
The Rockets have been an exciting season, and they have improved significantly, remaining in the top nine despite the fierce competition in the West, and have the strength to make a playoff shot. The development of the whole team has shown a positive trend, and the outstanding performance of rookie Ethan has also made the team more competitive. In contrast, JayGreenHis form has gradually declined, and his position in the team has been challenged. The stats and performances throughout the game proved that Ethan was more than capable of playing a key role. For the Rockets, continuing to rely on the excellent performances of young players such as Eason and Tate will hopefully achieve better results in future games. And forGreenHe urgently needs to adjust his form and regain his competitive form. In the future,WhitMoore, AmenThompsonThere will also be a chance to hit the starting spot, and the Rockets' roster will be more diverse and more competitive. Finally, expect the Rockets to continue their good form and bring more surprises to the fans.