Rockets rookies have surprises, rising stars have 31 points and 7 assists in two games, active defense is trusted, and Green is under pressure
The Rockets' loss this season is normal strength and condition, the team has to develop young players this season, Augustine, Theis, Gordon and other players can be traded. The unfavorable thing is that the two rising stars that the Rockets focus on cultivating, Porter Jr. and Jaylen Green, have been absent for a long time, but the Rockets' rookies also have surprises. Shin Kyung was one of them, but he exposed his problems against the Knicks, with defense and fitness giving him very little playing time.
Shin Kyung's dreamy footsteps on the offensive end are his advantages, but his lack of physical fitness has made it difficult for him to continue to play in the game, often performing well in the half and not keeping up with the rhythm in the second half. Shen Jing also needs special training. The other player with surprises is Christopher, who has played out, scoring in double figures in four of his last six games, 14 points and three assists against the Knicks, and 17 points and four assists in the last game.
He scored 31 points and seven assists in both games, and he played 32 minutes against the Knicks, and the head coach trusted him. Christopher has always been underrated, he was also a five-star high school student, and his strength, breakthrough and defense were very good. As a rookie Christopher defends much better than Jaylen Green, and Christopher's three-pointer was considered a shortcoming in the draft. In fact, he's shot 43 percent from three-point range this season, and he's on the Rockets.
Christopher was given more playing time after two backcourt players, Porter Jr. and Jaylen Green, and he seized it. Tate also praised Christopher for his confidence, and now the pressure has come to the side of The Leader Jaylen Green, giving Christopher enough ball rights and he can play a good game. Maybe Christopher's future development will be stronger than Jaylen Green, and the Rockets should also adjust the focus of training. Christopher deserves the Rockets' focus on training.
After a few games, the Rockets bench played better, with Christopher on the outside and Martin Jr. on the inside. He has scored in double figures in his last three consecutive games, with 15 points, five rebounds and five assists in the loss to the Knicks, and 13 points in the last game. The two players have been the beneficiaries of the Rockets' recent injury situation, gaining plenty of opportunities while also seizing them. In the next game, they will still enter the rotation lineup, and the Rockets rookies are looking forward to it.
As a rebuilding team, the Rockets selected four rookies this season, and the overall four players did not show the potential of parallel goods. Jaylen Green was in good shape before the injury and his performance after his comeback was expected. Shin Kyung and Christopher are playing better and better, and Garupa doesn't have many opportunities. The NBA schedule is not yet halfway through this season, and the Rockets will also have some personnel changes before the trade deadline.