NBA regular season, the Rockets defeated the Grizzlies 119-115. The Rockets maintained their lead throughout the game, but it was a tough battle as the Grizzlies kept biting at them in the final moments. Fortunately, the Grizzlies failed to seize the opportunity to overtake, and the Rockets managed to stabilize the situation and ultimately secured the victory.
Three players from the Rockets had perfect performances. Green displayed remarkable stability on the offensive end, having been on a continuous rampage, and he is also an all-around player capable of both offense and defense. He scored 27 points, made 3 steals, and had 1 block, with another 8 points in the final quarter, demonstrating the core strength of the Rockets. Tate remained the strongest point on the bench, although his attention has not been particularly high. In the past month, he has gradually gained recognition from the coaching staff. He made both free throws in the closing moments, contributing to the team's defense and scoring, finishing with 12 points.
VanVleet maintained a stable output, shooting 8 for 13 to score 22 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists, and 4 steals. He also made a crucial mid-range shot in the final moments, helping the team to further extend the lead. Throughout the game, VanVleet played very reasonably, maintaining a stable shooting percentage, showcasing a performance that matched his salary.
Amen, Adams, and Holiday all had passing grades. Amen had a less-than-ideal shooting percentage, but excelled in other areas. He scored 10 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, had 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block without any turnovers, playing the role of an excellent support player. Adams also did well in controlling rebounds, grabbing 9 rebounds in just 12 minutes, demonstrating his immense dominance under the basket. Holiday managed to sink two consecutive free throws in the final moments, helping the team secure the win.
Shen Jing, Dillon, and Whitmore all had disappointing performances. Shen Jing scored 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists, impressive numbers indeed, but he only made 7 out of 15 free throws. In the final moments, he had multiple turnovers and continued to demand the ball, unfortunately providing little assistance. His defensive capabilities were virtually non-existent, constantly being targeted, and he gave up too many points. This was because he was facing off against the Grizzlies' two main centers and various double teams, unable to exert his scoring power.
Dillon had no touch today, shooting 2 for 15 from the field and 1 for 8 from beyond the arc, a truly poor shooting percentage. Whitmore can only perform well against weaker opponents; when the intensity increases, his shooting percentage drops, as evidenced by his 3 for 14 shooting throughout the game.