Crazy 18 points in a single quarter, Tanhualang three-point kill, the Rockets officially announced the restart
In the starry display of the summer league, the Houston Rockets roster is talented and clear. With a host of rookies such as Jaylen Green, Smith and Amen Thompson, this team is becoming a basketball upstart. However, unexpectedly, the Rockets handed over leadership to undrafted pick VanVleet and second-round pick Dillon Brooks, which was a real surprise. This time, they'll be in a fierce competition with the Portland Trail Blazers!
Although the regular season is still some time away, the summer league battle has already ignited. The Rockets' Smith and Eason and the eye-catching No. 4 pick Amen Thompson joined the basketball. They all played in the Summer League Finals. And the Portland Trail Blazers are not to be underestimated, and their scout Scout Henderson is a high-profile rookie.
In the opening game, the two sides were equal, and Henderson showed amazing talent. He made seven shots, hit five shots, and contributed 13 points, three rebounds and three assists. The Rockets combined Thompson and Ethan for 17 points and four rebounds. As the game progressed, the Rockets' performance slipped slightly, but they still clung to the score.
After halftime, the Blazers led the Rockets by six points, 53-47. Coming back into the second half, Smith burst into a burst of energy, scoring 18 points and three rebounds to narrow the score to five. At key moments of the game, the Rockets fought tenaciously to overtake the score with a small climax of 15-6.
The Blazers showed no signs of weakness and scored consecutive points to overtake their opponents again. However, in the final moments of the game, Smith managed to seal the victory for the Rockets with his superb ball handling skills. In the end, the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 100-99, showing amazing strength and determination.
The Rockets officially announced that Amen Thompson is a talented young player. In the game, he contributed 16 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 4 blocks. The Rockets are hoping that his injury will not affect the team and that the team full of potential will continue to move forward and pursue higher honors.
