9 in 1+4 mistakes, Udoka let the core wave throw, Shen Jing also had to step aside, and the Rocket's No. 4 show was delayed
Once trailed by more than 20 points, with the onslaught of several young players of the Rockets, they only lost by 2 points in the end, this kind of game is not as good as a fiasco, at least it is not a pity. The Rockets lost to the Nets, not only in terms of results can not keep up with the top 8 in the West, but also makes the Nets go further, the Rockets will have the Nets first-round pick in their hands next year, and the value is gradually decreasing, Udoka has become the biggest shortcoming of the Rockets, his honeymoon period with the Rockets has passed, and many players are no longer magical.
To say that the first person responsible for the loss is undoubtedly VanVleet, who was 4-of-12 from the field, 1-of-9 from three-point range, 4 turnovers, 13 points and 8 assists, and the data was deceptive. VanVleet is the highest paid player handpicked by head coach Udoka, and the Rockets can choose 1 of 2 between him and Harden in the offseason, Udoka also took the initiative to reveal that he thinks his choice is correct, in fact, VanVleet played inconsistently, and wasted shots, and in the third quarter of the game, he made four three-pointers to extinguish the Rockets' offense.
As long as Van Vleet is on the floor, Shen Jing also has to stand aside, he has 8 points and 5 rebounds in a single quarter in the third quarter, but in the last quarter, he suffered DNP again, Udoka's employment is very double standard, other players are abandoned at will, only Van Vleet has the privilege and will not be replaced because he can't shoot. VanVleet, who can't hit three-pointers, as not as good as No. 4 show Amen Thompson, Amen's defense is better, his passing is more reasonable, and his height advantage allows him to break through to the interior to make kills.
The Rockets signed VanVleet and Dillon in the offseason, and after halfway through the regular season, Dillon Brooks' signing was a success, driving the team's defense, making players such as Eason and Whitmore also passionate, and not possessing the ball, and being a perfect 3D player. VanVleet has a maximum salary of 40 million, and there is some noise on the offensive end, Jalen Green, Shen Jing, Whitmore, Amen Thompson, these players, are the real core of the Rockets, and VanVleet is just a transition.
The rumored trade is also gone, the Rockets are currently 21-24, and the gap with the 10th place is gradually widening, and the Rockets still have a chance to make amends, Udoka changed the personnel, reduced VanVleet's playing time, increased Whitmore and Amen Thompson's offensive role, and made Shin Kyung a big man who can pass the ball again, and return to the staffing at the beginning of the season. After only half a season, Udoka has already been questioned, and when he first coached the Celtics, he has been criticized for not having a tactic.
If the Rockets want to impact the playoffs, whether it is tactics or lineups, there needs to be a change, Landale only broke out in one game, and the result is 0 goals and 0 assists, Tate, Bullock and other players, more chicken. The time has come to test Stone's boldness, and the only thing that can change the Rockets' situation now is to trade for a three-point shooter. Ethan, who couldn't play after the game, was not idle, and praised Whitmore, the relationship between the young players of the Rockets is still good, and the same position is also a healthy competition, with many talented players, Udoka needs to grasp it.