New Chapter: Exploring the Magic and Piston Showdown, the collision between the young master and the future star
Opening: The young Magic narrowly won, and the Pistons fell into a five-game losing streak.
In a tight game, the Magic narrowly defeated the Pistons with a score of 112-109, not only winning three in a row, but also putting the opponent in a five-game losing streak. The Magic are still in the top six in the East after this game, but their performance has not been satisfactory. From leading the top three in the East at the start of the season to sixth today, the Magic's young roster seems to struggle to maintain consistency. Whether this is a common problem for young teams, or whether the Magic need more time to polish, is a question worth pondering.
Challenges and opportunities: The Pistons' long road to rebuilding.
At the same time, the situation with the piston cannot be ignored. This season, it has been at the bottom of the East, and it is the bottom of the league. The team has made it clear that it wants to rebuild over the next 1-2 years to build the team of the future around CC Cunningham. Cunningham's performance in this game was eye-catching, he scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists on 11-of-20 shooting, contributing a lot to the team. Looking back at his performances so far this season, he averaged 22 per game2 points 42 plates 74 assists and a shooting percentage of 453%, 34 three-point shooting6%。In contrast, Jalen Green's performance has been declining year by year, and his shooting percentage has dropped to 407%。
Comparison of Future Stars: CC Cunningham vs. Jalen Green.
Pistons fans are looking forward to Cunningham, who appears to be the best of the '21 rookies. In contrast, Jalen Green, whose development has been worrying. Cunningham has improved over the past three seasons, while Jalen Green has been stuck in place. CC has played at an All-Star level since entering February, and Jalen Green's scoring has dropped to 178 points and a shooting percentage of 407%, becoming an embarrassing presence for Team Rocket.
The Rockets' dilemma: The instability of the quarterback position.
Digging deeper into the Rockets' predicament, one obvious issue is the instability of the quarterback position. Udoka has considered changing the starting lineup to include Whitmore or Amen Thompson as point guard, and some have even suggested that Van Jordan would play the Raptors' familiar point guard position. Jalen Green has often been hidden in the final quarter of the season, which is undoubtedly a reflection of his struggles on both the offensive and defensive ends. Some people say that talented rookies, if they are All-Star embryos, can be seen in the first year, and it has nothing to do with tactical status. Jalen Green is now both offensive and unguardable, which makes it very difficult for the Rockets to start with a drag bottle to win.
Visions in the Five Kings: The plight of the Rockets and the rise of other rookies.
Contrasting Jalen Green are the Rockets' other rookies, all of whom have made significant progress this season. Shin Kyung's stats are almost All-Star level, Ethan has shown Leonard's talent, and Smith has improved significantly without a tactical position. Among the six sons, Whitmore, Amen Thompson and others have all made obvious breakthroughs this season. The Rockets' only regret is Jalen Green, whose former star hasn't shown any improvement in three years, and it's no wonder the team is considering putting him on the trade table.
Conclusion: The Rockets' quarterback problem is a concern.
To sum up, the Rockets' predicament stems from the instability of the quarterback position, and Jalen Green's performance has become an insurmountable stumbling block for the team. Compared to other rookies, Jalen Green's stagnation is a shame. The road ahead is not easy for the Rockets, and in contrast, Cunningham's shine is even more disappointing for Rockets fans. This comparison also gives us a deeper understanding of how a team's success or failure depends on the consistency of each position and the improvement of its players. Hopefully, the Rockets can find their rhythm in the future, get out of trouble, and get back to winning ways.