The Rockets have lost 13 consecutive games against the Warriors, and there are 3 slaps in the face.
Today, the Rockets lost 110-133 to the Warriors and suffered three consecutive defeats and completely missed the play-offs.
First, the whole team actually depends on Smith Jr.'s score, what about the core, and what about the high-paid players?
The whole team didn't perform well today, only Jabari Smith Jr. played well, scoring double-doubles in the second and third quarters.
He played 29 minutes, shooting 8-of-16 from the field, 4-of-9 from three-point range, and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line, efficiently scoring a team-high 24 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, with a plus/minus of -21.
Second, what is the role of the two veterans hired by the Rockets with high salaries this summer? Today, Mr. 40 million VanVleet did not feel good, playing 34 minutes in the game, shooting 2 of 7, 0 of 3 three-pointers, 6 of 6 free throws, only 10 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals, with a plus/minus of -16. Compared to Curry Thompson, the gap is too big. Dillon wasn't much better, as he played 23 minutes and shot 3-of-9 from the field and 2-of-6 from three-point range, scoring a measly 8 points and 2 steals for a plus/minus of -22.
Three, Rockets Jalen Green has finally returned to mediocrity.
Today's hand was not good, and he was pressed on the bench again by Udoka in the final quarter. He played 29 minutes, shooting 4-of-12 from the field, 3-of-8 from three-point range, and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line, scoring only 13 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, and 4 turnovers, with a low plus/minus of -16. His slump was key to the Rockets' exit.
