Dillon's injury worsens!Udoka brings bad news, and the Rockets small forward may be out for a long time
Dillon Brooks, the Rockets' number one small forward, is back from injury, and the situation is not promising. The last time he played against the Pacers, Dillon was substituted in the third quarter with a torn right rectus abdominis muscle, and the Rockets confirmed that. Now, Dillon Brooks doesn't have a definite return date, which means he will face an injury for a long time.
Ahead of the game against Phoenix, Houston Rockets manager Yudu commented on Dillon Brooks' recent injury. He said Dillon doesn't have a set return date yet. This injured news is not a good thing for the Rockets.
Because of Dillon's absence, the Rockets have to make certain adjustments. Tate replaced Dillon as the team's No. 1 position, but Tate's overall strength and physical fitness are difficult to compare with Dillon. Although Tate plays well, his defensive ability and three-point shooting ability are not as good as Dillon's, which has a big effect on the overall play of the Rockets.
Although the Rockets have several other shooters such as Whitmore, Reggie Bullock, and Tari Eason who can rotate into the game, Dillon Brooks, there is no doubt that they will be an irreplaceable 3-guard.
With Dillon in his absence, the Rockets need to rely on them to fill the void left by Dillon. However, under such a substitution, the team's overall results are obviously difficult to compare with the Rockets coached by Yao Ming.
Perhaps, the rocket is not without other options. They can sign new players on the free market or in the transfer market, especially now that the Rockets still have some salary space. Old guys like Landale and Reggie Bullock are at risk of being sold. The first thing for the Rockets is to deal with the forward three, especially before Dillon returns, and they want to fight for a playoff spot.