In an NBA regular season game yesterday, the Rockets lost 113-121 to the Grizzlies. The loss in this game not only caused the Rockets to further slip down the standings, but also exposed some problems of the team in recent games.
Today, the Rockets have a 24-30 overall record and are in 12th place in the West. While this isn't ideal for a playoff-caliber team, the bigger problem is that the Rockets are still some way from the Jazz, who are 10th in the West.
In fact, it was General Manager Stone who simplified the rebuild, thinking that by changing a coach and signing VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, and Jeff Green, relying on Jabari Smith, Ethan, Jalen Green, Shin Jing and others would make him competitive. It's a pity that after the opponent figured out Udoka's routine, he used talent and experience to crush it, and the Houston Rockets were weak in follow-up.
At the trade deadline, the Houston Rockets didn't bring in a big man with great athleticism to make up for Shin Kyung's lack of Jeff Green on the inside. This decision makes the Rockets' interior defense extremely vulnerable, and any opponent can easily break through the interior and pose a threat to the Rockets.
In the loss to the Grizzlies, Rockets general manager Stone is well aware of the team's interior defense problems, and he is trying to find a strong player with defensive ability. He's been in constant contact with free agents to understand their trade intentions in the hope of getting a good interior player through a trade. According to Hoopshype reporter Michael Scotto, sources have revealed that the Houston Rockets are interested in free agent Noel.
Noelle doesn't have the ability to attack on his own, nor does he have accurate three-point shooting, which makes his way of scoring on the court relatively simple. However, Noel excels in rebounding and defense, which is where his strength lies. Whenever an opponent attacks, he can always accurately judge where the ball will land, quickly grab the rebound, and fight for the team a second chance to attack. In addition, Noel's defensive ability is also very good, and he is able to effectively limit the opponent's score and contribute to the team's victory.
In addition, Noel is also very team-oriented in the game, and he is always able to work well with his teammates to create more scoring opportunities for the team. There is no doubt that Noel can improve the Houston Rockets' combat power.
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