Two games with zero turnovers, 3-of-5 from beyond the three-point line! The Rockets' veteran shooter came off the bench to perform a rare performance
According to statistics, the Rockets have a 7-7 chance of making the playoffs this season8%, which means that they are only "theoretically" making the playoffs, but as long as they continue to play and play well defensively, they still have a chance to do wonders! Although the chances of such a miracle happening are slim to none. In fact, making the playoffs doesn't mean much for the young Rockets, who are currently focused on training their young players and their ability to adapt to their new environment.
Prior to that, Silas' Rockets were the worst team in the league for two of the three years they coached, and the other year they were the No. 2 team in the league with the Spurs. So, developing a sense of competition and a good lifestyle is probably much more important than going into the playoffs and stuff like that. The Rockets' managers may also realize that it will be difficult to make the playoffs this season, but they can maintain their winning habits for the next 30 rounds of the playoffs.
This season, the Rockets' young talents have made great progress, especially newcomers Amen Thompson and Whitmore, who are both benches on the team. However, the two newcomers are not without competition, with several marginalized bench players eyeing their spots. Take the Rockets' veteran, 33-year-old Reggie Bullock, for example, who is already waiting for a suitable moment to be a second- or third-round swap pick. Prior to this season, the Rockets signed a one-year contract with Bullock, and the former 3-and-D player was favored by the Rockets.
Unfortunately, when he first arrived in Houston, Bullock was on the first team, but was left out by Udoka because of his poor form. But with injuries to Ethan, VanVleet and Whitmore, the Rockets had to leave Bullock to try his luck. However, Bullock played two games for the Rockets, the Raptors and the Hawks, and Bullock played well on the bench because he played well on the bench.
In the game against the Raptors, Bullock played 11 minutes, made 2 of 3 points, and scored 6 points and 3 rebounds; Against the Hawks, Bullock played 15 minutes and made just one of his three shots, scoring three points and grabbing two rebounds. In those two battles, Brock, a veteran, scored 3 points and 5 shots, and did not miss a single game in 2 games! As an average 3D winger, that's a plus. Unlike Jalen Green and VanVleet, Bullock shot and defended from the three-point line with the Rockets, and although his individual stats were relatively average, he still played his best in his limited playing time.
Bullock used to be a regular player on a team, but as he got older, so did his performances. But, for now, with several of the Rockets' perimeter players injured, Uccello had to put Bullock on the bench. At the very least, Brock didn't drag the rockets in the two wars. With Whitmore's return, Brock will be a strong contender in Whitmore's rotation. Bullock has clearly experienced more games than Whitmore and has been better able to win games for his team in the games.