On March 8, Beijing time, in the two days yesterday and today, the Rockets once again encountered back-to-back games. The Rockets first beat the Grizzlies at home yesterday, breaking a cold spot, and this morning the Rockets will go to the East to challenge the No. 1 Heat in the East. Regardless of the outcome of the Rockets vs. Heat, the rockets' victory over the Grizzlies in the previous game was already very gratifying. After all, this is the Rockets' first victory in nearly a month, and the 12-game losing streak was also ended by the Rockets.
Over the next 18 games, the Rockets players can play without pressure, and Silas can continue to experiment with different lineups and tactical combinations. The Rockets are improving, in fact, the rockets rookie Jaylen Green's progress is also very obvious. If you don't count today's Rockets vs. Heat games, in the seven days of March, the Rockets played a total of 4 games, and in these 4 games, the Rockets' record was 1 win and 3 losses, but Jaylen Green played an All-Star guard-level performance.
Look at the data, in 4 games, Jaylen Green averaged 22.3 points, 4 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game, and the true shooting rate was as high as 59.3%. In the game against the Grizzlies, Jaylen Green not only scored 24 points, but also scored 8 rebounds and 4 assists. What's even more gratifying is that Jaylen Green's offensive means are no longer limited to just three-point shots and breakthroughs, and his mid-range shooting has also been developed, and many of Green's points in the game against the Grizzlies are completed through mid-range shooting.
Even after the game against the Grizzlies, Jaylen Green said the Rockets were in a rebuild, the players were new and everything was new. Giving the Rockets time, he believes the Rockets will be a competitive team — "People will be afraid of us walking into their arena." In fact, it is almost impossible for the Rockets to quickly complete the reconstruction, although this summer's Draft for the Rockets has a super inner star such as Chet Hort Glenn Bancello, but even if the Rockets take off Chet, it is impossible to rebuild successfully in the past 1-2 years.
Like Green said, what the Rockets need is time and patience. Therefore, for Green, it is not realistic to put his mind on the completion of the Rockets reconstruction now. In the last 18 games, Jaylen Green needs to use his best play to win the NBA Best Rookie Award this season. It is true that Green is in a very disadvantaged position in the competition with players such as Mobley and Cunningham, but the recovery of Green's state is visible.
Not only did Jaylen Green receive a nomination for last month's Rookie of the Month, but he also rose to No. 8 in the latest rookie rankings. In the last 18 games, if Green can maintain such a feel and offensive and defensive efficiency, coupled with a stable shooting rate, he can still compete for the best rookie award. Otherwise, Jaylen Green is also expected to compete for the honor of the best rookie lineup, and it is easier to enter the rookie first team than the best rookie.