On January 30, Beijing time, the Rockets defeated the Lakers 135-119 at home. In this game, the young Rockets dominated and played a good state. Jalen Green finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists on 12-of-23 shooting, Shin Jing had 31 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, and Smith had 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. Whitmore had 20 points and six rebounds. Brooks scored 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting and VanVleet was 0-of-4 for 3 points, four rebounds, 14 assists and two steals.
In this game, Udoka gave the young man enough opportunities at a critical moment. Especially in the last 5 minutes, using the young lineup of Shin Kyung, Smith, Amen Thompson, Whitmore and Jalen Green. VanVleet, Jeff Green and Brooks were more in the second lineup. Udoka didn't let Aaron Holiday play in this game, and as Whitmore and Amen Thompson grow, Aaron Holiday will gradually reduce his playing time.
In the last 4 games, the Rockets have 2 wins and 3 losses. Jalen Green is averaging 29 per game5 points 85 rebounds and 43 assists and 50 percent shooting3%, 33 three-point shooting3% and 92 free throw percentage6%。It has to be said that Jalen Green is increasing his aggressiveness on both offensive and defensive ends, even if the three-point shooting is still sluggish, but Jalen Green will use his impact to contribute to the team. For comparison, VanVleet averaged 12 points per game for 43 rebounds 105 assists, 3 blocks and 18 steals, shooting average per game dropped to 105 times, including 9 three-point shots5 times, and a three-point shooting percentage of just 154%。It has to be said that VanVleet should share the defensive and playmaking pressure for Jalen Green, not steal his offensive shots.