Against the Clippers, the Rockets' training content was exposed! The backcourt duo has a heavy responsibility
The next few games will be crucial for the Rockets as they face a series of away games. In the next three games, the Rockets will play the Clippers, Lakers and Warriors, which will be a huge test of their strength. Even though the Rockets didn't play today, the whole team was still on the training floor for fast-break and pick-and-roll drills, which showed that they were not careless about the next game.
Judging from the on-site training, the Rockets players practiced very hard, and the serious training of the veterans also made the young players more serious and not sloppy. Predictably, the Rockets' main offensive approach in the next game will be scoring after blocking and fast-break scoring after conversion. Against the Clippers, who are not fast, the Rockets have a chance to win quickly.
After the training, the Rockets did not let their guard down and continued to prepare. They know that the next race will be crucial for their ranking and confidence. The Rockets are currently holding the league's longest winning streak of six straight wins, and a win over a tough opponent like the Clippers would give the Rockets a huge morale boost and help them be more confident against other opponents in future games. And the Rockets will also improve their winning streak to 7 games, and the Western Conference standings will also have a chance to rise to the top 3.
At the same time, the Rockets' coaching staff is also actively working on tactical arrangements. They know that against a strong opponent like the Clippers, they can only achieve good results through meticulous tactical planning and hard work of the players. As the head coach, Udoka is very crucial for the tactical arrangement of the next game. He needs to take into account the physical condition and personal characteristics of the players to develop the most suitable tactical play for the team, while also needing to be flexible in the game to meet the challenges of the Clippers.
For the Rockets, this game will also be a test of how hard they have been training so hard. The Rockets players have put in a lot of hard work in the last few home games, but their performance needs to improve further against tough opponents. If the Rockets can overcome the Clippers with the Big Four Westbrook, Harden, Jr. and Paul George in their next game, then their hard work will be rewarded while also bringing them more confidence and motivation in future games.
For the Rockets, the next game is especially important. They need to prepare with full concentration while playing at their best in the game. And the use of fast break and fast-paced transition offense to score and counterattack is what the Rockets' backcourt duo Jalen Green and VanVleet are best at, so if you want to beat the Clippers with fast break, the Rockets' backcourt duo has an extremely heavy tactical responsibility. Now that the Rockets' training content is aimed at the offense after the fast break and blocking, it seems that Udoka's tactical intentions are obvious, and in the face of the Clippers with superstars, the Rockets use fast breaks and outside shooting to defeat opponents, which may be the most effective tactic.