In the most critical battle of the season, the Houston Rockets had no fighting spirit, and finally lost to the Warriors at home, and suffered a double defeat to the opponent this season. Head coach Amy Udoka is very dissatisfied, but the mood of young people is not as easy to adjust as veterans, and it is clear that the Rockets' breath has been lifted, and management can focus on the offseason.
It's just that according to the Rockets reporter Jonathan Fagan, center Alperen Shenjing may risk returning before the end of the season, you must know that the Rockets interior general, currently only about 6 percent recovered, considering that the Rockets into the play-offs are only theoretically possible, fans have advised Alperen Shenjing not to come back, and wait for next season to return with full blood.
Before the injury against the Kings on the road, Alperen Shenjing was the core of the Rockets' interior and even the whole team, averaging 21.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocks per game. However, Alperen Shenjing had a similar chemistry with his teammates, but after his injury, the Rockets' record rebounded quickly, and they had an impressive 11-game winning streak and were only one game away from the Warriors. Although the Rockets suffered another three consecutive defeats, many fans feel that the Rockets should not be completely for Alperen Shinkyung and let other players play supporting roles and green leaves for him.
According to Alperen Shenjing's own words, the injury has recovered about 60% at present, and although Alperen Shenjing's condition has improved a lot, the ankle and knee injuries cannot be ignored. Head coach Amy Udoka also revealed that perhaps Alperen Shenjing will return, but at least this has not been discussed within the team at the moment, especially since Alperen Shenjing has a swollen knee and now he can only receive light training to maintain the flexibility of his ankle. Obviously, if Alperen Shenjing plays at this time, it will be a double-edged sword for himself or the team, and the advantage is that Alperen Shenjing can speed up the run-in with his teammates and strive to establish better chemistry as soon as possible.
However, the risk cannot be ignored, the Rockets only have 6 games left this season, and when Alperen Shenjing can get the team's permission to play again, the Rockets season is almost over, and there is really no need for Alperen Shenjing to force his appearance. Especially since he is very young now, he should recuperate from a small injury, and if he makes a rash comeback and leaves hidden dangers in the future, neither Alperen Shenjing nor the Rockets will gain more than he gains.