After a seven-game winning streak was ended, the Rockets lost back-to-back to the Grizzlies. Just before this game, the Rockets also experienced a dangerous situation, which was terrifying.
According to Rocket Chronicle Daniel Lerner, in recent days, a tornado has hit parts of the U.S. East Coast, killing dozens of people, and Kentucky, located in northern Tennessee, has declared a state of emergency. Memphis also suffered hurricane weather, and The Rockets' planes were forced to circle in the rapids for an hour before landing at one o'clock in the morning.
The already exhausted rocket generals, in the face of strong convective weather, inevitably caused psychological pressure, which also laid the groundwork for the subsequent defeat.
Trailing by at most 21 points, Sagu and Wood stepped up and they scored 15 and 22 points, respectively. Sagu's low back-and-back play was a lot of damage, the inside finish was also excellent, and it also created many opportunities for his teammates. Wood remained steady, leading the team to fight back several times.
Silas, for his part, said, "Fatigue was a big factor that affected us in the first place. I had that feeling for the team, so I tried lineup substitutions and mash-ups. After two consecutive defeats, the Rockets are only one win ahead of the Pelicans, and a return to the Vice Squad Leader of the West is just around the corner.
Perhaps the Rockets' goal of winning this season has been achieved, and then, winning or losing is already within the controllable range, after all, the competition for the top pick is the top priority.