On December 17, Beijing time, the Knicks played against the Rockets, Gordon returned to lead the team, Shen Jing still came off the bench, and the starting center was Theis. Although the Rockets chased the score several times, they collapsed in the final quarter and lost the game 103-116. After seven consecutive wins, the Rockets have recently lost 5-4. Gordon had just 5 points and 8 assists, Tate 20 points, Theis 22 points and 10 boards, Shin Kyung only had 1 point and 2 boards, 3 of 0, and was taught by Randall. Randle had 21 points, six boards and six assists, Fournier also had 23 points, and Quikley had 24 points and 7-of-10 from three-point range.
When Gordon returned, the Rockets' offense got better. Brooks went on a three-point shoot-in and Tate countered to score. Although Randall and others scored many times, Tate also continued to score, Theis also had a rare dunk, and Gordon also broke through the score many times behind him, biting the score. But the Knicks finally went on a rampage, hitting multiple three-pointers, too accurate, or 9 points ahead. The Rockets, who were dumbfounded in the second quarter, continued to score easily by the Knicks, and soon the point difference reached 16 points. Looking to play flowers, Christopher hit three points, Tate scored consecutive points, relying on the power of these two, the Rockets chased back, trailing only 6 points in the half.
The Rockets actually have a chance to win, and these players play really well. Fournier hit a three-pointer in the third quarter, Tate responded with three points immediately, and Matthews hit three free throws. Randall scored from the basket, Theis completed the dunk, and the two teams scored against each other, and when Christopher hit a three-pointer, it was only two points apart. The two teams hit each other behind each other and could only score on free throws. After playing iron for a while, Matthews hit a three-pointer to tie the score. Christopher counter-attacked and scored, even overtaking the score. After the Knicks scored, Matthews hit 3 free throws, but the Knicks' three-pointer was indeed accurate, and Martin Jr. ended up 2+1, and the Rockets still trailed by 2 points.
The Rockets are really tenacious, and the Knicks still can't pull the score difference. However, the Knicks went on in the fourth quarter, scoring consecutive points, the Rockets attacked the dud, and Quakeley hit a three-point shot to take a nine-point lead. Augustine's three-point stop bleeding, but the Knicks' three-pointer is still there. Robinson was 2+1 behind him, and then Quakeli continued to hit three-pointers. Martin Jr. stopped the bleeding with three points, and then Quickley responded with three points, and he threw crazy. Theth played 2+1, but Robinson dunked consecutively, and the Rockets defense did not look at it. In the end, the Rockets also replaced the starter, forfeiting the game, Quakeley continued to hit three points, and the Knicks won easily.
It seems that the rocket is iron-hearted, and the last quarter is played like this. They actually played very well in the first three quarters, and many times they chased the score closer, not without a chance to win. However, the fourth quarter was blown up, like another team. You can win, but it's not necessary? The Rockets are now fighting hard to lose. The Rockets have previously won seven straight games and beaten strong teams such as the Nets. Unexpectedly, after 7 consecutive wins, the Rockets got a wave of 5-4 losses, and the team began to lose again. The Rockets actually had a chance to impact the playoffs before, but unfortunately they seem to want to mess up the rebuild.
Gordon's comeback is not in any state, although there are many assists, but the score is too poor, it seems that he is still affected by injuries. And although Theis scored well, it was too difficult for the Rockets to win by letting him play like this. Shen Jing is also out of shape this time, there are a lot of mistakes, and the offensive efficiency is also low, he is hitting the rookie wall this time, and he was taught by Randall. However, the rocket plays like this, it is better to let Shen Jing play more, at least can cultivate Shen Jing, now that he has lost, Shen Jing has not played well, and the game has become meaningless.