In today's NBA game, the Houston Rockets faced the Minnesota Timberwolves and ended in a heavy 90-111 defeat. This game has become a microcosm of the overall slump of the Rockets, and one can't help but ask, what makes this once powerhouse difficult now?
The two will be alone: the brilliance of Shin Kyung and Holiday .
In the gloom of the whole team's downturn, there are two players who still shine. Shin Jing performed well in the whole game, contributing 15 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block on 7-of-14 shooting, showing excellent scoring and rebounding ability. His outstanding performances have been an integral part of the team's quest for victory. The other is Holiday who, despite his constant skepticism and criticism, was quite good on the defensive end in this game, effectively limiting the Timberwolves' perimeter players and putting a team-high plus/minus of 10 for the game.
Seven heroes collapse: Van Vleet and seven others cannot escape the blame.
However, apart from Shin Kyung and Holiday Holiday, the performances of the other players were suffocating. VanVleet was one of those disappointing players, as he shot just 4-of-11 from the field, especially on the offensive end, which seriously affected the team's scoring efficiency. Dillon's performance on the defensive end was also unsatisfactory, he shot only 2 of 7, and his play on the defensive end did not play as dominant as it should be, and was criticized by fans.
Green also looked a little lost in this game, and it was a surprise that he was not a threat from beyond the three-point line to shake up the opposition defense. Smith was also in poor form, and he didn't seem to be able to find the rhythm and form of the game, which led to his underwhelming performance on the court.
Loss and Reflection: How did the Rockets get out of this predicament?
The loss in this game forced the Rockets players to face reality and reflect deeply on their own shortcomings. Behind the collapse of the Seven Heroes is the result of a combination of factors such as the team's lack of overall tactical execution and the sluggish state of individual players. As a former powerhouse, the Rockets need more unity, hard work and hard work to regain their former glory.
The Rockets' defeat is a wake-up call for fans and a serious challenge for the team itself. In the next games, the Rockets will need to be more united, actively adjust their form, and continue to improve their competitive level in order to regain the pace of victory. I believe that with the efforts of the team, tomorrow's rocket will usher in a new dawn.