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The NBA league has once again set off a trade storm. After a long and difficult season, many teams are looking for changes and improvements in order to perform better and be competitive in the next season.
One of the most notable deals was between the Rockets and the Heat. Both teams are traditional powerhouses in the NBA league, have won multiple championships and have many loyal fans.
However, in recent years, none of them have been as good as they could be, especially this season, when they failed to make the playoffs, which was disappointing. In order to get out of the situation, they decided to make a blockbuster trade in the hope of changing the face and fortunes of the team.
According to unnamed sources, the Houston Rockets have reached a preliminary agreement with Miami Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler. In order to acquire the offensive and defensive superstar, the Rockets plan to send Landale, Oladipo and a valuable first-round pick.
The news was like a shock bomb that caused an uproar in the NBA league. Butler is an undisputed top player who has played in the NBA for ten seasons and has been named to the All-Star four times, to the All-Defensive Team three times, and to the All-Defensive Team once.
He has played for the Bulls, Timberwolves and 76ers, and is the core and leader of the team. In 2019, he joined the Heat, leading the team to the Finals in 2020, and although ultimately lost to the Lakers, his performance was admirable.
He averaged 26.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 2.2 steals per game in the Finals, including triple-doubles in the third and fifth games, and an astonishing 35 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, and 5 steals in the fifth game, becoming the first player in history to score such statistics in the Finals. His performance has shown his strength and will, and has made the Heat a formidable team.
However, this season, the Heat's performance has dropped significantly, and they only finished sixth in the East and failed to make the playoffs. Butler's form has also declined, averaging 21.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 2.1 steals per game this season, while shooting just 24.5 percent from three-point range.
He has missed 20 games due to injuries and the impact of the coronavirus, which has also affected his form and the team's run-in. At the end of the season, Butler expressed his displeasure with the future of the team, and he hoped that the team would provide him with better support and help to realize his championship dream.
And the Heat's management also realized the seriousness of the problem, and they began to look for the possibility of a trade to meet Butler's needs, or send him away in exchange for more rebuilding assets. The Rockets are a team interested in Butler, and they are also a team that needs a change in desperate need.
The Rockets used to be a powerhouse in the Western Conference, reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2018 and 2019, going close to winning the championship against the Warriors. However, in 2020, their performance took a dip when they were eliminated by the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, and then the team's core players James Harden and Russell Westbrook both requested trades to leave the team.
The Rockets had no choice but to trade them to the Nets and Wizards in exchange for Landale, Oladipo, Wall, and many draft picks. The Rockets' roster has changed dramatically, and the strength of the team has dropped significantly.
This season, they only finished last in the West, the worst record in the team's history. They also failed to make the playoffs, ending their streak of eight consecutive seasons in the playoffs.
Rockets fans are disappointed and angry at the team's performance, and they hope that the team can rebuild as soon as possible and regain its former glory. The Rockets' management also realized the seriousness of the problem, and they began to look for the possibility of a trade to improve the team's strength and competitiveness.
They set their sights on Butler, who they see as a player who can lead the team out of trouble. They approached the Heat and made an enticing offer that included Landale, Oladipo and a valuable first-round pick.
After some consideration, the Heat agreed to the offer, and the two sides reached a preliminary agreement. As soon as the news broke, it immediately caught the attention of the NBA league, and many people were evaluating the pros and cons and implications of the deal.
The Suns beat the Rockets in the half, with Durant 11 assists and Gordon 21 points
The Suns played well, and the Rockets encountered difficulties On December 28, Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, the Rockets faced the Suns at home. This is a matchup between two teams with a huge disparity of strength, with the Suns being the strongest team in the West and the Rockets being the bottom team in the West.
In the first half, the Suns showed great strength, and the Rockets were in trouble. At halftime, the Suns led the Rockets 73-55 to gain an 18-point advantage.
The scores in the two quarters were as follows: 30-24, 43-31 (Suns in front) The Suns' offense was very fluid, and their scoring points were evenly distributed, with five players scoring in double figures. Among them, although Durant did not take many shots, only 3 of 6 shots, he handed out 11 assists, and the plus/minus was a team-high +21.
His passing ability was put to good use and he created a lot of chances for his team-mates. Eric Gordon was extremely efficient, shooting 8-of-10 from the field, including 5-of-7 from three-point range, for a game-high 21 points in the half.
His three-point firepower kept the Rockets' defense unstoppable. In addition, Booker had 9 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Allen had 10 points, and they also contributed to the Suns' offense.
The Rockets were pretty poor, with an inefficient offense and a tight defense. The absence of their main defender, Dillon, has had a big impact on their playmaking and scoring.
Jalen Green finished with a team-high 16 points, five rebounds and two assists on 6-of-14 shooting in the half, but his shot choices were not rational and sometimes too forced. With 13 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist, Shen Jing performed well, but it was not enough to help the Rockets turn things around.
The Suns are expected to stay ahead and the Rockets will need to fight back into the second half, and the Suns will be expected to stay ahead, with their quality and form dominating, they just need to continue to play their style to control the tempo of the game. Their head coach, Monty Williams, is also a fantastic tactician who can make reasonable adjustments depending on the situation of the game.
The Suns are aiming to win this game and add chips to their own standings in the West. The Rockets, on the other hand, need to play catch-up, they are in a very bad situation, and they need to improve on both the offensive and defensive ends.
Their head coach, Stephen Silas, is also a young coach and he needs to show what he's capable of under pressure like this. The goal for the Rockets is to try to close the gap and have a chance to turn it around in the final moments.
They need more players to step up and give more support to Green and Shin Kyung. The result of this game will have an impact on the morale and confidence of both teams.
The Suns are expected to remain strong, while the Rockets will need to find a breakthrough. The second half of the game will be more exciting and intense.
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