The game between the Rockets and the Wizards was quite interesting. In terms of the game's progress, the Rockets didn't start off well in the first quarter. However, there's no need to worry too much as the Rockets always manage to win games with a grand style, and everyone saw that they easily took the victory in the end. There are still some points worth analyzing from this game, so let's take a look. The Rockets achieved a big win and solidified their second place position, with many key players contributing to the victory, a quartet of stars emerging, and good news for Ison.
This season, the Rockets are considered dark horses in the West, with a strength not to be underestimated. Despite the absence of Ison and Xiao Jia, the team's overall lineup structure remains unchanged. In this game, the Rockets demonstrated what it means to be a top-tier Western Conference team, winning by an 18-point margin. This victory also brought their record to 24 wins and 12 losses, solidifying their position as second in the West, which currently appears quite stable.
So who were the key players that contributed to the Rockets' victory in this game? There are quite a few to mention. The first is Green. Green rained down three-pointers in this game, making 7 shots and continuing his previous form, scoring 29 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. What the Rockets need is a player like Green who can score in crucial moments and provide a steady output. If Green continues to perform like this, the Rockets won't have to consider trading him.
The second is Shen Jing. Shen Jing played well alongside Green in this game, which is uncommon in previous games as the Rockets' characteristic is that either one or the other steps up. Shen Jing scored 26 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and provided 6 assists, which is basically his standard performance. The third is VanVleet. Van Jordan also had a strong game, as everyone could see, scoring 19 points, providing 12 assists, and making 4 steals, having a significant impact on the game.
The fourth is Amen. Starting as Amen is another mode, being obsessed with rebounds and a high-efficiency finisher. Amen shot 8 times and made 7, scoring 20 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. Among these 15 rebounds, 4 were offensive rebounds, and he also had 5 assists and 3 steals. Looking at the current Rockets lineup, the quartet of Amen, Shen Jing, Green, and VanVleet has taken shape.
The Rockets' victory in this game is quite commendable for them, as they need to accumulate more wins to solidify their position. Additionally, there is another piece of good news for the Rockets, concerning Ison. According to the disclosed information, Ison is not far from returning. After Ison's return, the Rockets' bench will have even more options, making the team even more complete. Everyone can look forward to it.