On October 11, Beijing time, the Rockets played their first game of the preseason warm-up game against the Pacers. Before the game, the Rockets made a series of blockbuster signings in the offseason, bringing in some quality players such as VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, and their addition brought more depth and strength to the team.
VanVleet, a key player in the Raptors' championship period, joined the Rockets with valuable experience, while Dillon Brooks is a defensive titan who performed well in the men's basketball World Cup and made people look forward to his performance in the new season.
At the beginning of the game, the Rockets fielded a starting lineup of VanVleet, Jaylen Green, Brooks, Smith and Shin Kyung. At the beginning of the first quarter, Jaylen Green quickly broke through and assisted Shen Jing on the inside, who successfully dunked and then scored a layup to contribute the first four points to the Rockets.
However, the Pacers also performed well, tying the score with Bruce Brown and Marcelin scores. But VanVleet's stellar play was impressive, hitting two consecutive three-pointers to put the Rockets back on the lead.
After that, the Pacers took the opportunity to rally the score, Jaylen Green and Ethan also performed well, but Bruce Brown and Marcelin scored to help the Pacers stay competitive and get the game into the oppositional stage.
Before the end of the first quarter, Rockets rookie Amen Thompson came on and quickly showed his strength, accelerating through Jackson and scoring a layup, then fouling opponents and hitting both free throws. After Langdale's basket, the Rockets put the score back.
At the end of the first quarter, the Pacers led the Rockets 31-29 and the game was highly competitive. At the start of the second quarter, Smith quickly hit a three-pointer, Amen Thompson attracted a foul and scored two points, and Nesmith added two more points through a quick stop.
At halftime, the Rockets led the Pacers 60-55, showing strong offensive firepower and defensive prowess. In this game, the performance of the Rockets was eye-catching, and the overall strength of the team was significantly improved. In the new season, their goal is to make the playoffs, and such performances have earned them more confidence.
However, there is still a long way to go in the new season and the team will need to keep improving and adjusting to achieve their goals. Fans have high expectations for the Rockets' performance and prospects in the new season, so let's look forward to their wonderful performance in the new season.