The Houston Rockets gained a short break in two days, and the Rockets were tired after five consecutive defeats. Five consecutive away games, plus two back-to-back home and away games against the Hornets and Lakers, made the young Rockets very passive. Fortunately, the 2-day break is a good for the Rockets lineup, which is mostly newcomers, and after a full rest, the Rockets will usher in two strong opponents on January 1 and 2, Beijing time, the Heat and the Nuggets.
After two games, the Rockets will also play against the 76ers on the 4th. It is worth saying that against the Heat and Nuggets, the Rockets are playing at home; against the 76ers, the Rockets will play on the road to Philadelphia. Porter Jr. and Jaylen Green have returned, the injured Wood doesn't look like a problem, and the 33-year-old veteran Gordon is in good shape now, and he seems to have moved away from injuries.
Looking at the other rocket players, in addition to Wall not playing, the other four rocket players are also temporarily unable to play, they are DJ Augustine, Martin Jr., Tate and Matthews. All 4 were due to triggering a health and safety agreement and have not played two games.
However, according to Rockets coach Silas, the symptoms of the 4 players are "mild" and seem to be not worth mentioning at all, just wait patiently, they will return in the near future game.
Silas said the four players are in good shape, and their goal is to rest in Houston, only looking forward to an early return to play for the Rockets. The good news is that according to the latest agreement of the NBA league, some of these 4 players may return earlier, according to the US media: if the test data shows that they are no longer at risk of infection, then asymptomatic players can return to the game after 6 days, fortunately, the Rockets 4 players are in this situation.
It is also speculated that the Rockets' double shooters Augustine and Garrison Matthews, who were first suspended by the agreement, may return earlier, and if nothing else, the two shooters may appear in the Rockets' home game against the Nuggets or away to the Philadelphia 76ers in two days' time. But small forwards Jessien Tate and KenJan Martin Jr., who are affected by the agreement later, will need to continue to be patient, and their comeback time may be delayed.
Of course, this is the most ideal result, and the actual operation depends on the status and test results of these players. But if this state is maintained, I believe that Matthews and Augustine 2 people, in the Rockets home game against the Nuggets to return to play, should be a high probability event. This is still very beneficial for the Rockets, who have a difficult schedule in the future. With the double shooters back and Porter Jr. and Jaylen Green, at least the Rockets' outside line will be a big increase in strength than it is now, as long as the inside Woodbela crotch, the Rockets are likely to beat the Nuggets or the 76ers.