The title mentions Harden, I don't know if it will cause discomfort to some friends, but it is undeniable that Harden's years in the Rockets are his peak period, and Green has obtained data from Harden in the Rockets period in just one year, so he used the team history comparable to Harden.
Green became the second player in Rockets history to score 20 points in five consecutive games and hit at least five three-pointers, the first was Harden, the only player in this year's rookie who scored five consecutive 20-pointers and hit five three-pointers, although the Rockets lost today's game, but won the future.
Two consecutive games against each other, both lost to the Kings by a slight point difference, still saying that the Rockets can not beat the Kings can look at the single quarter score, the first quarter 41-26 led the Kings by 15 points, of course, for the current Rockets, the victory or defeat is not important, and now to train new people, especially Green, this game played 39 points of 40 minutes, 14 shots 6 of three points, 33 points, 8 rebounds and 1 assist. In the closing stage, the Rockets' coaching staff also opened up Green's unlimited firing rights, the last few shots are above 20+, although the game is not good, but through the breakthrough to create kills also hit 9 free throws are scored. Green's performance after the All-Star game also proved his strength, in addition to the continuous development of the offensive end, the defensive end of Green also improved significantly with the continuous strengthening of the body, coupled with a positive defensive attitude, which made all teams like to pick up Green for the breakthrough of the ball at the beginning of the season had to change the strategy, especially today Barnes back to play Green several times did not score can be seen, Green gradually in the offensive and defensive integration of the superstar stride forward. After saying that Green has to mention Little Porter, today Porter Jr. played 38 minutes, three of 12 shots, 4 of 12 shots, got 27 points, 4 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals, two double-double data, today's three-pointer feeling is not good, but today's breakthrough and shooting is still brilliant, and the overall shooting rate is better than Green. Porter's problem is not the problem of the offensive end, but the problem of the organization above, the defensive end of this game 4 steals is enough to prove, and the efficiency of the offensive end is not picked, but the organizational ability after holding the ball to the front court is really really, many times dribbling more than 15 seconds, can not play the tactics, and in recent key moments like to throw the pot 3 points, the pace is very slow. Silas gave the argument that Porter Jr. attracted the defense to make room for Green, but I think the Rockets just need a guard who can organize to complement Green.
In addition to the two guards, the obsessive Uncle Ma broke out today, 13 points in a single quarter, 5 of 7 in the half, 22 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, 10 shots in the whole game, 6 of 10 three-pointers, to know that in the first 5 games Matthews three-point line outside the 24 shots only 5, only the ball three points also leveled their own record, if the record has maintained a stable feel, Matthews will also get a stable position next season, otherwise there should not be many opportunities to play. Today's eye is Garouba, in the case of Wood and Shin Kyung's truce, was promoted to the start, played 28 minutes and 3 shots without scoring, while grabbing 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, including 14 rebounds and 4 frontcourt rebounds, the efficiency value of this game in addition to Matthews's +16, Garuba got the second highest +12, and also performed a performance of 8 rebounds in a single quarter.
However, Garupa is still an unpolished piece of jade, offensive skills, body, footsteps, etc. can be seen that there are still many unexplored, but I heard that he will participate in the summer league with the team in this off-season, and it can also be seen that the young man is still dissatisfied with the performance of this season, and has potential to be tapped.
The closing few games saw my blood boiling, losing but inspiring, and showing me that the Rockets' potential was more than just what we saw, exciting periods for next season. Whether it is Bancello, Smith or Chet, for the current Rockets team is like a tiger, as long as the talent is displayed, the Rockets this youth army will definitely make the league afraid!