In the Rockets' game against the Lakers, there is a very noteworthy phenomenon, that is, the number of players used by Silas has suddenly decreased. Previously, whether it was against a team like the Pacers or the Hornets, the Rockets always played 10-11 players, and even marginal players like Garruba and Quinn were given the opportunity to enter the rotation lineup. But against the Lakers, Rockets coach Silas only sent eight players to play, and even the former center Who wasn't injured, Theth, didn't get even a second to play.
Silas also said before the game that it will arrange the playing time of Jaylen Green and Porter Jr., two newcomers who have just returned, but look at their playing time, Green played 38 minutes rocket first, little Porter played 35 minutes rocket team second, that is to say, Silas let two players who have just returned from injury and are not in particularly good shape play for so long, not to let the two of them play exercise, but really want to rely on the "rocket double less" who performed well in this game to win!
The way the Rockets played in the regular season before was not so desperate, and they would never let them play for such a long time regardless of the physical condition of Porter Jr. and Green, and this game against the Lakers, it is obvious that the Rockets are determined to win the whole team.
The Rockets were still wrestling with the Lakers until the final moments of the final quarter, further proving the above point - the Rockets really wanted to win this game.
Playing against the Lakers is actually just an ordinary game, why do the Rockets fight so hard? In fact, in the end, from this game, we can see the Rockets' blueprint plan for this season. The Rockets have won 7 consecutive games after 15 consecutive losses, which has proved their strength of the fighting spirit, and then the Rockets do not dare to win so consecutively, otherwise the Rockets will not be able to ensure that they become one of the 4 teams with the worst record in the NBA.
We know that the 4 teams with the worst records this season will have the same probability of winning next summer, so the Rockets "must" maintain the record of the bottom 4, but also find a way to prove that they can play, not like last season.
Everyone can lose, and the Rockets can just lose more at the right time, but how to prove themselves? That is, when playing against strong teams, especially teams with superstars, the Rockets go all out to win, so that they can achieve the goal of swinging and prove themselves by defeating strong teams.
In addition to the Rockets' death battle against the Lakers, the front Rockets fought hard to defeat the Nets at home, and the Rockets also came up with a winning posture to fight down.
To sum up, the Rockets will choose strong opponents to fight to win this season, but in the usual game, the loss is still the first. After all, there are a lot of inside and forward super geniuses next summer, such as the new big man forward Homegren from Gonzaga University, who is very likely to become a champion.
If the Rockets can draw a big pick, in addition to Porter Jr., Green, Tate and Shin Kyung, and add the No. 4 rising star Homegren, then this Rockets team will even be able to compete for playoff qualification next season. Therefore, from the Rockets' all-out battle against the Lakers, we can see the future plan of Space City - you can lose, but you need to prove yourself by defeating the strong team, and at the next summer draft, the Rockets have already aimed at the top pick or high pick, which is hugh city's overriding goal.