On April 15, the NBA regular season officially ended today, and the Rockets also ushered in the final game of the season, and the opponent was the Clippers, who locked up the fourth place in the West. The outcome of this game has no impact on the Clippers, but it has a different meaning for the Rockets, that is, if they win, they can guarantee a 50% win rate this season, which is also considered an improvement. The Clippers' main rotation was all rested, and the two sides played back and forth after the game began, but in the second half, the Rockets began to open up the point difference in waves, and under the leadership of Amen and the White Devils, they finally defeated the Clippers 116-105 and achieved their season goals.
In this game, the best player on the Rockets side was Amen Thompson, who played 40 minutes, shot 8 of 9, 2 of 3 free throws, and scored 18 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks, with a plus/minus of +12. In addition, Whitmore, a rookie in the same year, also played a good game, playing 36 minutes, shooting 9 of 17, 2 of 6 three-pointers, 1 of 3 free throws, 21 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 block, with a game-high plus/minus of +14. I have to say that the 23rd Double Junior seized the last opportunity in this closing game and made a final effort to enter the core rotation next season.
On the other hand, Jalen Green, a third-year student, had another sluggish performance today, only getting 23 minutes of playing time today, shooting only 5-of-14 from the field, 3-of-10 from three-point range, and getting 13 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Judging from the course of the game, it seems that Green's mind is no longer on the game. Green played a month of highlights, but disappeared again in the next few tough games, and now a difficult closing game, starting point guard VanVleet also rested, and his own control of the ball not only did not play well, but there was a big problem in attitude. Udoka no longer seems to trust him and has abandoned him early again.
In fact, after losing the game against the Jazz, Udoka was furious after the game, criticized Green's attitude to play by name, did not show the desire to win on the court, and even gave an ultimatum saying that if you don't want to play, you can say it, and she will let the person who wants to play play. Now in this closing game, Green did not seize the opportunity and was abandoned again, and in terms of giving Green a chance, Udoka has indeed done his duty. Green also needs to reflect on his own problems, you said that you can practice and improve your ability if you are poor, but if there is a problem with your attitude, even if you get full attendance, you won't be able to get a big contract!
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