According to statistics, the Houston Rockets have achieved a good result of 9 wins and 4 losses in the past 13 games, in other words, if the Rockets can always maintain such a state and winning rate, let alone enter the playoffs, even if it is a impact on the Western Conference Finals, it is no problem. The key question is, can the Rockets stay in this state? In fact, the Rockets were not long ago a 15-game losing streak (the league's longest this season), but after a wave of 7 consecutive wins, the Rockets had the opportunity to raise their eyebrows.
It can be said that the Rockets' seven-game winning streak was a watershed moment in this season's performance, and the first game of the seven-game winning streak against the Bulls, the new tactics developed by Silas, are of great significance to the Rockets to achieve such a good result now. In that game, the Rockets finally gave up the "twin tower mode", the combination of double center Wood and Theis was no longer needed, Silas directly put Theis on the bench, but instead put Wood, who had often played as a big forward, in the center position, which played a very good effect.
In addition, Silas has put some outside shooters in key positions, such as Matthews, Brooks and even Augustine, who have become regulars in the rotation lineup and even the starting lineup, and Theis is far less in the Rockets' position than before, and the technically comprehensive Shen Jing has become the Rockets' No. 2 center. The biggest difference between the Rockets' 7-game winning streak and 15-game losing streak is that the three-point shooters are reused, while Theis is hidden in the snow, and the twin-tower tactic is difficult to appear in the Rockets' employment mode anymore.
Silas also specifically mentioned the changes in the Rockets lineup, saying that the Rockets lineup is now more focused on opening up space, which allows players to play to their strengths. "Porter Jr. can play more fast attacks and create scoring opportunities for his teammates, while Jaylen Green can move in the middle distance, break through the basket, and finish with jump shots in other positions." Silas said of Porter Jr. and Green, who were coming back to the team.
Valuing shooters and outside players and no longer reusing defensive centers like Theis is the biggest change in the Rockets' tactical system and a key factor in the Rockets' "decline to prosperity." So is it fair to say that Rockets center Daniel Theis is useless? In fact, from a tactical point of view, Theiss is basically a chicken rib in today's Rockets team that pays attention to space and outside projection. There are not many of him, there are not many of him, and besides, the Rockets' Shin Kyung has always been Wood's first bench, Garuba is also eager to try on the bench, if other teams are willing to take over, the Rockets will not hesitate to send Tys away.
In fact, now that Thes is already on the Rockets' list of potential deals, Theiss, who just reached a four-year, 36 million contract with the Rockets this summer, may have to be ready to leave the team at any time in the future. After all, the Rockets are mainly outside the line, and the double center Wood + Shen Jing is more heavily used. Silas specifically mentioned the Rockets' new tactics, which also seemed to be giving the green light to trade Theis.
On the other hand, Theis is not worried about home, after all, he is only 29 years old, and the average annual salary is only $9 million, which is not very expensive for a big man who can guard the basket and have three-point shooting ability. Theis has averaged 8.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game this season, which is also in line with his annual salary of 9 million, and if there is a team that needs to improve the quality of the interior attack and defense, the introduction of Theis is a good choice.