The Rockets, who lost 2 consecutive games, won again, this time they won 19 points in a single quarter, completed a 17-point reversal, the Rockets against the Hawks, the two teams have a slight gap in both strength and player configuration, the Rockets want to rebuild to win a game, and the Hawks are not, their goal is the playoffs, the team has Trae Young, Collins, Capela and other fierce players, last season once reached the Eastern Conference Finals, this season their record fluctuates, but it does not affect their ultimate goal, the two teams after four quarters of competition, The Hawks led by 17 points in the first three quarters, and by the end of the quarter the Rockets were in full bloom, with a wave of streams taking the Hawks away. End the 2-game losing streak while giving the Hawks 2 straight losses.
The most powerful player in the whole game of the Rockets of course belongs to Gordon, played 32 minutes, 10 of 16 shots, 8 three-point shots hit 5 times, got 32 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal, it can be said that Gordon alone disrupted the Eagles' defensive rhythm, in the first three quarters Gordon's role was maximized, although the team has been behind, but Gordon has not given up, he used a three-pointer and breakthrough for the team to stabilize the situation, to the fourth quarter he attacked and defended both ends very comprehensive, defensive end, he mainly limited Trae Young, The offensive end opened up space for teammates, the Rockets in the final quarter three-point rain, Augustine alone scored 16 points, and Gordon hit two key balls in the chase, allowing the Rockets to overtake the score while maintaining the lead on the court, the Rockets scored 44 points in the fourth quarter, and Gordon scored 15 points in the second half, including the key three points in the fourth quarter.
Rockets last season after Harden left, the Rockets have been in the reconstruction phase, and Gordon as the Rockets' strongest outside firepower, because of age and injury plus contract problems, not traded, stayed in the team to lead young players, the Rockets this season 15 consecutive losses, Gordon has been plagued by injuries, if Green truce, let the Rockets tactics more clear to achieve 7 consecutive wins to create history, then Gordon became one of the indispensable outside core of the Rockets at this stage.
Gordon for the current Rockets to bring not only experience so simple, more is the defensive strength and tenacity, as the Rockets into the Western Conference Finals heroes, his defense is always underestimated by many people, this game against Trae Young and Squilt, Gordon did his best to limit their play, although let Trae Young get 41 points, but Squilt only scored 5 points, three-pointers is 7 of 1, in the final quarter, Gordon main defense Trae Young, let him be very uncomfortable, the whole game 7 mistakes, Gordon for the whole team to bring the hope of winning, Tougher has taught young players how to win.
After the game, Gordon talked about his own performance in this game, he said: "I just want to win this game, which is very important for the team, all my points are prepared to win the game, now our whole team has found a way to win, for now we just continue this way."
Rockets coach Silas talked about more praise from Gordon, who silas believes is very good at leadership, he provides everything the team needs, his defense, his mid-range shooting and ability to open up space are all the team needs, he deserves to be recognized.
Whether it is Gordon himself or the praise of the manager, it can be seen that Gordon is now the spiritual pillar of this rocket, and many fans have said that they have said that he was called "Round Face Deng" before, please call him "Dengge" today, hoping that Gordon can bring more wonderful games to fans.