In the Rockets' latest game, head coach Udoka made some unexpected decisions as he didn't opt for a traditional twin-tower lineup and instead tried a more flexible lineup, which caught the attention of fans.
This adjustment means that the Rockets are more focused on pace and outside offense in this game, but at the expense of some interior defense. The team has faced some challenges on the interior defensively, especially against players with a height advantage.
Veteran Jeff Green replaced Smith as the starting power forward, as part of Udoka's roster changes. However, this adjustment did not pay off, and Jeff Green was unable to effectively limit the opponent's offense on the defensive end.
The team's failure this time was not entirely due to roster changes, but the failure of this decision did cause some trouble for the team. Whether Udoka should continue to experiment with this flexible lineup or return to the traditional twin-tower lineup is a question that needs to be pondered.
For the fans, they would rather see the team's winnings in the game than the coach's experimental adjustments. It remains to be seen whether this defeat will prompt Udoka to reconsider his tactical options.