The Rockets lost back-to-back to the Nuggets 111-124 at home, suffering seven consecutive defeats and continuing to rank first in the West. The Rockets played well in the first quarter of this game, but in the second quarter, they were blasted by their opponents to attack 47-24, and the point difference was also widened, once 31 points behind, and the game also lost suspense early. In this game, only the future cornerstone Jaylen Green was the highlight, scoring only 29 points to blast 29 points.
When the team was in trouble in the second quarter, only Jaylen Green could stand up and help the team score consecutive points, and he used his breakthrough to constantly hit the inside line and get 14 free throw opportunities. Shooting 6-of-13 from the field, 5-of-8 from three-point range and 12-of-14 from the free throws, he was in very good form. In addition, Green also became the third rookie in NBA history to hit at least five three-pointers and have made at least 12 free throws in a single game, followed by his teammate Eric Gordon and Bucks player Grayson Allen. Green's side has a great performance, but the rocket's interior is completely chaotic.
Porter Jr. only played 15 minutes in this game, got 8 points and 3 assists, but did not play a minute in the second half, and the Rockets officially gave the left thigh to be examined, so there was no return. Shams reported that the Rockets broke out in the locker room at halftime, and assistant coach Lucas named a number of players, including Porter Jr. and Wood. Potter Jr. then clashed violently with Lucas, threw an object at him, and left the arena.
This is a bit excessive, Lucas is a rocket veteran, harden and Paul were kind to him at the beginning. And this is not the first time potter jr., the last time he was chased away by the knight, it was he who shouted and threw food in the knight's locker room.
According to Rockets reporter Kelly Iko, team sources reveal that the Rockets have spoken to Porter Jr. since the midfield clashes. Soon, Porter Jr. apologized for his overreaction.
Except for Porter Jr., Wood did not play in the second half, and after the game head coach Silas revealed: "The specific reasons are confidential, but he violated the team rules, so I did not let him start, and decided not to let him play in the second half." But the news that came after the game was that Wood refused to continue to play as a substitute in the second half, playing 8 minutes on the bench in the first half, shooting 0-of-4 and not scoring a single point.
A little Potter, a Wood, these two are really not at all unconscious. Wood had previously argued with his teammates and now refused to play, and it was time for the Rockets to make a change. Looking at Green's growth now, it is really necessary to make room for him, and Porter Jr. is not a match with him; as for Wood, the data looks good, but there is little help for the team. After this incident, the Rockets deal may also arrive.