The rebounding ability of the Rockets rookie leads Udoka to recall, and it is difficult to come back after consecutive absences!
On March 1, the Rockets will visit Phoenix today. Prior to that, Rockets head coach Udoka addressed a press conference. Once again, he reiterated to the players something that has been repeatedly emphasized after the All-Star break.
First of all, Udoka said that improving his offensive rebounding and assist ability is the team's top goal at the moment. We all know that the Rockets can create more scoring opportunities and their offense is very efficient. At the same time, the team should also step up their attack and give full play to the speed and competitive level of the players.
Second, Udoka said the Rockets should shoot 40 three-pointers in a game. In his opinion, three-point shooting is a very important scoring tool, and the Rockets' three-point shooting percentage is the key to determining whether a team can win. To this end, he called on the players to take the initiative to seek opportunities for three-point shooting, while ensuring the three-point shooting percentage.
Udoka also said he missed Tari Eason's tenacious rebounding ability. Eason was a first-team player for the Rockets last season, and he is known for his excellent rebounding and excellent defense. Although he missed a few seasons this season due to injury, his comeback will be a big help for the Rockets in terms of rebounding and defense.
According to the data, the 22-year-old big man forward Ethan has only played 22 games in the history of the Rockets, playing 21 games per game8 minutes, contribution 98 points, 7 rebounds, 12 assists. Ethan is also the Rockets' best rebounding and defensive player, but unfortunately, according to previous reports, Ethan's return time is still far away, and it is still unknown whether he will be able to return this season.
Today, the rocket is facing a powerful challenge from the sun. The Suns have a lot of good players who are good on both ends of the floor, both offensively and defensively. Therefore, the Rockets must face this battle seriously and show their best form.
This battle is not only a chance for the Rockets to win, but also an opportunity to train and improve. Through the battle against the Suns, the Rockets were able to recognize their strengths and weaknesses and improve on them in future games.
With Ethan's absence, the Rockets still have Whitmore on the front line, and Smith and Shin in the box have good rebounding performances, so the Rockets will have to pick up their spirits. Of course, grabbing rebounds is also an important factor in the Rockets' victory. Without Ethan, the rest of the Rockets' roster will take on more responsibility with Ethan.
The more we lost, the more the Rockets manager missed the injured players. Unfortunately, the Rockets missed the playoffs, and Ethan isn't sure if he'll return. On the contrary, the Rockets don't need to be frustrated by this, Ethan will be back to his best next season, and the team may be better under his leadership.