Green's record was interrupted, the Rockets' development program failed, Porter hit the iron 13 times, and substitute 2 will be 27+13
The Rockets lost again, this game was more complete, and the team's core performances were not very good. Originally, there was still a back-and-forth in the first two quarters, but there was a collapse in the last two quarters. The Rockets have been looking for a backcourt double core, with Porter Jr. and Jaylen Green pinned high hopes but performing poorly against the Grizzlies. The Rockets' training program failed completely, And Jaylen Green is a rookie, and it's normal for his form to fluctuate, but Porter Jr. is already playing for the third year.
Porter Jr. shot 5-of-18 in this game, with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, and hitting 13 times is already a regular performance of Porter Jr. this season. Porter Jr. belongs to the duck on the shelf, his ability is not a player worth cultivating, he is not only playing badly, but also will affect Jaylen Green's bad play, Porter Jr. occupies a lot of ball rights, and the organizational offensive ability is very poor, Jaylen Green often appears to turn back and run, and head coach Silas prefers Porter Jr.
In the final quarter of garbage time, Jaylen Green did not play for a minute, but Porter Jr. was given 6 minutes of playing time, and it was clear that Silas's decision was not very successful. The Rockets need to clarify their goals, and how the Rockets' new stars play directly determines what kind of choices the Rockets make at this year's draft. Jaylen Green's consecutive scoring double-double record was also interrupted, and the Rockets are likely to change in the next game, mainly because they can't delay Jaylen Green's play.
Compared with the backcourt double core, the two substitutes played very steadily and became a fig leaf for the Rockets. Shin Kyung had 12 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, and his play gradually stabilized. The Rockets drafted several major interior targets this year, and who Chet, Bancello and Smith chose was mainly based on the team's current personnel situation. Shen Jing's performance will also determine the future development direction of the Rockets, and in the game against the Grizzlies, Shen Jing scored 10 points in the third quarter, showing a very good strength.
Martin Jr. also showed his ability, shooting 3-of-4 from beyond the three-point line and scoring 15 points and 4 rebounds in the game, and the two bench interiors didn't have much of a problem on the offensive end. Mainly the defensive end or the short board, the Rockets can consider choosing a good defensive center, Martin Jr. is currently playing better and better, and the Rockets have also turned his contract next season into a guarantee type. The two interior players have a total of 27 + 13 data, according to the current training method of the Rockets, it is very necessary to make a choice next season, for the good of Jaylen Green, Porter Jr. can no longer play the starting guard.
The Rockets are going to play the Wizards back-to-back in the next game, which is also a test for the Rockets, and Jaylen Green needs to prove himself back in form again. This season's rookies are fiercely competitive, and if Jaylen Green is stuck in this season, I am afraid that it will be difficult to enter the best rookie lineup this season. Porter Jr. should hand over more of the ball, otherwise the shooting feel that Jaylen Green has just found will be lost, and as a rebuilding team, it will be corrected in time.
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