NBA regular season, the Rockets won a big victory over the Pelicans with a score of 128-111. The Rockets played very easily in this game, dominating the first three quarters. Even when they put in fringe players in the final quarter and gave up on defense, they were still able to secure a big win thanks to their advantage from the earlier quarters.
Four players had perfect performances throughout the game. Green, without facing any defensive pressure, displayed a dominant offensive performance, scoring 30 points effortlessly with a high shooting percentage and leading the team in plus-minus value. During this time, his shooting has become more stable. VanVleet also showcased a perfect three-point shooting rate, going 7 for 12 to score 25 points. In the third quarter, he was able to take control of the game and complete the rout.
Amen's current performance is also excellent. Although his three-point shooting wasn't great, he relied on his defense and rebounding, which have always been his strong suits, going 4 for 8 to get 9 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. He is a god on the defensive end, playing like a center despite being a guard. Whitmore's performance is also getting better and better, going 9 for 16 to score 27 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. In the garbage time of the final quarter, he can easily dominate the court, scoring 13 points in a single quarter, setting a new career high, and he has been on a tear recently.
Shen Jing, Tate, Jeff Green, and Adams all had passing performances. Shen Jing seemed to be coasting in this game, lacking passion. Fortunately, his skills are still there, as he easily scored 10+13+6, which is still acceptable. However, his fake screens didn't have much effect overall. Tate has been slowly proving his worth during this period, going 4 for 6 to score 10 points. He was previously severely underrated, but there's no problem with him entering the rotation. Jeff Green and Adams are veterans, but they can maintain their shooting percentages and control rebounds, so they're still watchable.
Smith, Holiday, Shepherd, and Landale all had disappointing performances. Smith's shooting percentage was terrible in this game, which may be related to his lack of status. He went 1 for 7, which was also the worst plus-minus value among the starters. However, occasional poor performances aren't a big issue. Holiday, Shepherd, and Landale, the three of them not only failed to score but also lacked defense during garbage time, causing the opponents to continuously catch up in points, making it difficult to meet expectations.