The bloody nature of the Houston rookie is revealed, and the positive trend of the Rockets is worth paying attention to!
In a regular NBA season, the Rockets lost 105-110 to Phoenix, and although they showed a strong fighting spirit in the fierce competition, they did not achieve the desired results. Houston Rockets newcomer Whitmore played well on the court, although he was not in good shape, but he showed great energy and courage on the court.
Whitmore played 26 minutes and 43 seconds, 5-of-14, 5-of-0 from 3-pointers, 4-of-4 from the free-throw throw line, and finished with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 1 block, and despite 2 errors, he scored +10, second only to Randle. He and Randle are the only two positive guys in the Rockets right now, and that highlights Whitmore's role on the team. Although his score is not as high, his role on the pitch goes far beyond the realm of technical statistics.
Three of Whitmore's eight rebounds were on the offensive end, showing that he has a lot of energy and quick reflexes. On the court, he's not afraid of anyone, not even the Suns' number one star, Booker. In that game, Booker tried to provoke Whitmore, but was provoked by the other party, which caused some friction between the Suns and the Rockets, and Whitmore used his own strength to fight back against the opponent's challenge and showed his courage.
Whitmore can not only score and grab rebounds, but he can also contribute to his defense. He conceded just one goal in this game and showed how good he was defensively. In the same way, he also showed his courage on the field, he had courage, courage, courage, and responsibility.
Although the Rockets ultimately lost to the Suns, Whitmore still put on a great performance. His energy and courage are exactly what the future of the rocket will need. I'm sure he'll be a big part of the Rockets as long as he can keep it that way. Whitmore, 19, is now the No. 2 man in the Rockets. Even Amen Thompson, who was signed at No. 4, is not as good as Whitmore, and the Rockets' road to winning the championship is quite difficult.
Although the Rockets lost in the showdown against the Suns, no one can ignore Whitmore's contribution. He used his abilities to show his potential. If Whitmore can keep up that form, then we may not dare to say he'll be the rookie of the year, but he has a good chance of being the rookie of the season.