On January 2, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, and the Houston Rockets faced the Detroit Pistons at home. After four quarters of fierce battle, the Rockets finally defeated the Pistons 136-113, ending a three-game losing streak. In this game, Rockets center Shen Jing played well, scoring 26 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals. As for the Pistons, player Burks scored 21 points, but the overall performance of the whole team was poor and failed to withstand the fierce offensive of the Rockets.
After the start of the first quarter of the game, the Rockets quickly got into the groove and quickly established a lead with Shin Kyung's strong attack on the inside and three-pointers on the outside. The Pistons were mediocre on the defensive end and couldn't effectively contain the Rockets' offense. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led 31-29.
Entering the second quarter, the Pistons gradually found their form and played a wave of small climaxes on the offensive end to narrow the score gap. However, the Rockets, led by Shin Kyung and Jalen Green, have been steady and have always maintained their lead. At halftime, the Rockets led 59-55.
In the third quarter of the game, the Rockets were on fire, scoring 47 points in a single quarter, outscoring their opponents by 22 points. Shin Kyung's dominance on the inside was on full display, and the outside players were also on fire, hitting three-pointers in a row. The Pistons couldn't withstand the Rockets' onslaught on the defensive end, and the score gap widened further. At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets led 106-80.
Heading into the final quarter, the game had lost its suspense. The Rockets maintained their offensive firepower while strengthening their defense, making it difficult for the Pistons to score. And the Pistons, when they were behind, gradually lost their mentality and their shooting percentage dropped significantly. In the end, the Rockets defeated the Pistons 136-113, ending a three-game losing streak.
In this game, Rockets center Shen Jing played well, scoring 26 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals. His dominance on the interior was key to the Rockets' victory. Jalen Green also contributed 22 points and 5 rebounds, becoming one of the team's scoring points. VanVleet had 15 points and seven assists and was instrumental in both playmaking and offense. Ethan, on the other hand, had 17 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals, becoming the team's defensive gatekeeper.
For the Pistons, player Burks scored 21 points, making him the team's top scorer. Cunningham also had 6 points and 10 assists, but overall, the Pistons struggled on both the offensive and defensive ends and couldn't compete with the Rockets' powerful offense.
The game was an important victory for the Rockets to end a three-game losing streak. Through the hard work of the whole team and excellent individual performances, the Rockets successfully defended their home honor. Although the upcoming schedule is still tough, the victory has undoubtedly boosted the morale of the Rockets.
The loss was a heavy blow to the Pistons. They need to take lessons learned and strengthen the team's strength at both ends of the pitch. In the future games, they need to adjust their form better and try to improve their combat effectiveness.
Overall, the game was a great contest that showcased the strength and skill of the NBA players. Through a tenacious defense and an efficient offense, the Rockets managed to emerge victorious. Looking forward to the two teams meeting again in future competitions and bringing more exciting duels to the fans.