Everyone saw the game between the Rockets and the Mavericks, it was so lively and full of fun. The Mavericks were plagued by injuries, and in this situation, the Rockets easily won the game, which was expected. So, what are the points worth analyzing about this game? Let's take a look. Look, a big win and holding onto third place, the Rockets have five great strategies, and the number of scorers is increasing, with one player that is really worth reusing.
Everyone knows that the Mavericks' record this season is okay, but the most headache is the numerous injuries. Take this game for example, Doncic couldn't play, which greatly reduced the pressure on the Rockets. As a result, everyone knows that the Rockets won a big victory. You know, considering the ranking situation of the Rockets and the Mavericks, this game is a key battle that can be worth two games. That is to say, the Rockets not only won by 11 points, but also firmly maintained their third place in the West.
So what reliable strategies does the Rockets need to win this game? Five can be sorted out in this game. First of all, let's talk about the first strategy, which is to specifically defend against Irving. Think about it, just like a person can only walk with one leg, the opponent will definitely seize the opportunity to defend specifically. Doncic didn't play this game, so Irving became the single core. Fortunately, in this game, the Rockets' defense against Irving was quite in place. Although Irving shot 13 times and made 7 shots, he finally only got 16 points, and he didn't even get his teammates involved.
Let's talk about the Rockets' strategies. First, let's talk about the second strategy, which is to let the ball run inside. You know, the inside is the Rockets' forte, and this game insisted on this approach, constantly sending the ball inside. As a result, there were as many as 52 points in the paint, which was quite impressive, and this is how the Rockets won the game. Next, let's talk about the third strategy, which is to dig deep into the bench. Ethan couldn't play, Amen was suspended, but the Rockets did a particularly good job in digging up bench players, and more and more scorers were dug up, which is quite satisfying.
Let's talk about two great strategies. First, let's talk about the fourth strategy, which is to reuse Whitmore, who is absolutely a treasure on the bench, without any doubt. In this game, the little guy shot 9 times and made 7 shots, hitting 3 out of 4 three-pointers, easily scoring 18 points, and his plus-minus on the court reached +12, so it's definitely right to reuse him. Next, let's talk about the fifth strategy, which is to make the rotation more flexible. Udoka is very good at choosing rotations, doing it particularly well, and he will flexibly adjust according to the opponent's situation, and he has his own rhythm.
Overall, the Rockets were able to win this game, on the one hand, because the Mavericks did not send out their full-strength lineup. On the other hand, the Rockets also played out their tactical value, and their fundamentals were steadily performed. We're talking about the Rockets this season, they've always been like this, as long as they can hold off the opponent's counterattack when leading, and throw in a few response shots, the game can be won smoothly. But in the long run, the Rockets have to find a way to trade for a star, which is very important for their future development.