Got a double-double before Green, and the Rockets rookie 24+11, grabbed the top substitute, and failed to bring in a small explosion
A big win over the Hornets, this is the Rockets' last few games, the most hearty game, even in the absence of Ethan, the Rockets still maintain a high-intensity defense, the last loss to the Trail Blazers, purely Udoka's own mistakes, this game, who is in good shape for the Rockets, who can get the game, Jalen Green 36 points and 9 rebounds, played a masterpiece, but unfortunately did not get a double-double, missed the first double-double data of his career, he doesn't care, quite a general,
Jalen Green was deeply questioned, he quickly adjusted, played up his strengths and avoided weaknesses, and made 1 of 7 three-pointers in this game, but the two-point shot reached 11 of 13, and the shooting rate was extremely high. Green's performance also made Stone dismiss the plan to trade Green, as a top pick, talent is undoubted. Another rookie, Whitmore 24 points and 11 rebounds, both of which set career highs, got a double-double earlier than Green, Whitmore couldn't hold it down, although 14 points were scored in the last quarter, but the gold content is still very high.
Whitmore is not suitable to play as a starter, the last starter played badly, and he couldn't get the right to shoot, after all, he is still a rookie, but on the bench, he has already grabbed the top position, Ethan's injury gave him a chance, even if Ethan comes back in the future, it will not affect Whitmore is data at all, Whitmore's biggest advantage is confidence, as a rookie, even if he feels bad, he dares to attack resolutely, which makes his offensive efficiency very high, and the original trade of the Rockets has been suspended.
Unintentionally, the Rockets have no plans to reuse rookies this year, but the rookies themselves are very competitive, in addition to Whitmore, No. 4 pick Amen Thompson 13 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, played an all-round performance. He and Whitmore are already two of the most important players on the Rockets' bench, far more than Tate and Holiday Jr., after Udoka wanted Amen Thompson to play without the ball, and Amen Thompson proved to be more suitable as a ball-handler.
Many of Udoka's decisions this season have actually been overturned one by one, such as abandoning Whitmore, and after no one is available, he was recalled and slapped Udoka in the face, and he couldn't hold it back if he wanted to. Amen Thompson's ball-handling ability is completely much better than Holiday Jr., he can be paired with Green and VanVleet, and the Rockets can't waste any more rookie talent. Langdale, who was deeply involved in trade rumors, got 6 points and 6 rebounds in the game, completed the task well, and ushered in a small outburst, if Landale can continue to play like this, there is no need to trade.
The Rockets still have hope of making the playoffs, and against a weak team like the Hornets, they must be stable. A game has boosted the confidence of the players, mainly because Jalen Green has found the right positioning and style of play, dared to break through to the inside, and has a high success rate, the ceiling of the Rockets' future depends on these young players, not players like the top-paid guard VanVleet, Green, Whitmore and Amen Thompson, three outside players, are the Rockets' future starters, all of whom have shown great talent, and Udoka should reuse them.