On December 14, Beijing time, the Rockets defeated the Hawks in a 132:126 reverse on the road, ending a two-game losing streak and giving the Hawks two consecutive defeats.
In this game, the Rockets scored the most points was Gordon, Matthews, who rebounded the most, Tate and Shinkin, and the highest plus-minus, augustine, but the best effect on the field was Nuwaba.
In this game, Nuwaba played 11 minutes for the Rockets, shooting 4 of 5 from the field, 2 of 2 from three-point range, and had 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover and 2 fouls, and the plus or minus on the court was +17.
In terms of statistics, Nuwaba has the fewest playing time in the whole team, the fewest shots in the whole team, the second place in rebounds, the second place in the frontcourt rebounds, the second place in the team in assists, the 7th in scoring, and the 2nd in the plus-minus value of the whole team.
Nuwaba's role and performance in the field are not shown by data, and after having been ruled out of the rotation by Silas, Nuwaba's performance in this game is worth returning to the rotation.
In this game, Silas used Nuwaba, mainly with Nuwaba's defense, in Tate, Gordon and Christopher against Trey Young, the effect is not good, Trae Young's speed is too easy to pass the Rockets players, when the Rockets pack or supplementary defense Trae Young, Trae Young can easily pass the ball to other teammates, or pass to Capela who eats cake under the basket, or pass to the shooter on the outside, prompting the Rockets' defensive line to open the door.
When in the fourth quarter, When Silas used Nuwaba against Trae Young, the defensive effect was the best, on the one hand, due to the wheel war used by the Rockets against Trae Young, multiple players took turns against Trae Young, and there was a certain consumption of Trae Young, when Nouaba used to position Trae Young, Trae Young's physical strength had a certain consumption, prompting Nuwaba to show a good defensive situation in many rounds of defense, and there was not much situation in which Nuwaba was passed by Trae Young.
The Rockets have also adopted a defensive discipline of rapid rotation, even if Nouaba is out of position against Trae Young, the other players of the Rockets can quickly rotate into place, focusing on cutting off Trae Young's connection with Capela and Collins, the Rockets focus on the Eagles outside the line, the Eagles outside the line can not respond, prompting the Rockets' defensive strategy to succeed, Nuwaba's defense brings strength and hardness to the Rockets.
From the offensive end, Nuwaba was originally a very dragging point, but in this game, it played an important role on the offensive end.
Nuwaba twice shot three-pointers, responded to the Hawks' release, and became the key player to sanction the Hawks' defensive strategy with Augustine, while Nuwaba not only sanctioned the Hawks' release on the outside, but also grabbed rebounds in the front court and Christopher on the inside, in exchange for a second score, and such a score brought great morale to the whole team, and ensured the Rockets' offensive support, prompting the Rockets to have continuity.
When Nuwaba brings resilience on the defensive end and vitality on the offensive end, prompting the Rockets to erupt into a great offensive explosive force, especially the Rockets are behind in the whole field, Nuwaba and Christopher's tough performance at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends is the key to the Rockets' reversal of victory.
From this point of view, Nuwaba deserves to return to the rotation, when Nuwaba three-pointers can respond to the opponent's release, while at the same time in the defensive end can contribute to the level of due, but also bring vitality, Nuwaba's frontcourt rebounding, and the ability to attack twice, is the Rockets' very much needed ability, from this point of view, Nuwaba is worth returning to the rotation, the Rockets this summer to renew Nuwaba, is not a failed investment.