On March 3, the NBA regular season set off again, with the Suns hosting the Rockets for the third meeting between the two teams this season. The first two meetings ended with one win each, and today, the Suns were determined to take revenge on the Rockets, but in the end they failed to do so. Let's take a look back at the game and then analyse the players' performances.
Game Recap:
At the start of the first quarter, Jalen Green scored two points for the Rockets, and then Beal and Booker responded quickly. However, under the leadership of Jalen Green, the Rockets quickly built a 20-point lead, and at the end of the first quarter, the Suns trailed by 19 points. In the second quarter, the efforts of the Suns' bench players narrowed the score to four points at one point, but Jalen Green came back in the final quarter to help the Rockets maintain a 10-point lead.
In the second half, the Suns led by Durant launched a stubborn counterattack, but the Rockets always maintained the lead. In the end, the Suns lost 109-118 to the Rockets.
Green's performance is in the spotlight:
Jalen Green was eye-catching in this game, showing confidence in the face of the Suns many times. For top players such as Booker and Beal, Green's excellent play left opponents helpless, and even caused Beal to be sent off for a technical foul, and Booker had to take dirty tricks to respond. Green contributed 34 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, showing his strength. Despite his outstanding shooting and impact ability, there is still room for improvement in his confrontation ability and experience.
Play of other players:
Shen Jing contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in the whole game, and his performance was excellent, but he still needs to improve his confrontation ability. Van Jordan contributed 24 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists, bringing a solid offense to the Rockets.
In the Suns, Durant scored 30 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks, while Beal only contributed 7 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists after his return.
Suns are plagued by injuries:
Booker and Nurkic were injured in quick succession, with Booker likely to have some rest due to a serious ankle injury, while Nurkic suffered a neck cramp and needed to rest even though he didn't cause serious injuries. This is undoubtedly worse for the Suns, who have dropped to sixth in the West, just one win away from the seventh-placed Kings.
Summary: In the game, the Suns' injuries and the Rockets' consistent performance determined the outcome of the game. The Suns need to be fully restored, and the Rockets need to be steady. For the performance and prospects of both sides, welcome to leave a message to discuss!