This season, the Houston Rockets' three-point shooting percentage ranks among the lowest in the league, which has been a stumbling block for them to win more games. However, it seems that their three-point shooting ability has improved recently. Despite the absence of their power forwards, Ethan and Jabari Smith Jr., due to injuries, many players have stepped up to help the Rockets win games with their three-point shooting. For example, third point guard Aaron Holiday has a three-point shooting percentage of 38% this season. Last season, Holiday had the highest three-point shooting percentage on the Rockets, and after returning to the rotation this season, he continues to assist the team with his defense and three-point shooting. Although another shooter, Shepard, has been temporarily demoted to the developmental league's Vipers, the Rockets' core guard Jalen Green has stepped up, scoring a total of 111 points in the last four games. In the last three games, the Rockets achieved a record of two wins and one loss. In these games, Jalen Green scored over 25 points each time, and in the three games, he attempted 40 three-point shots, making 17 of them. Over the three games, Jalen Green's three-point shooting percentage was as high as 42%. It's worth noting that before these recent games, Jalen Green's average three-point shooting percentage this season was just over 30%, but with his excellent performance in the last few games, he has raised his three-point shooting percentage to 33.1%. More importantly, in these three games, Jalen Green made the most three-point shots among the Rockets, not…

In the perception of many people, Joe Tsai is just the head of Alibaba and the man Ma Yun trusts the most. However, few know that Joe Tsai has another identity, which is the owner of the American NBA Brooklyn Nets. In 2019, after achieving financial freedom, Joe Tsai spent a whopping 3.5 billion to buy an NBA team, becoming the first Chinese owner in NBA history. Subsequently, Joe Tsai gathered three giants: Harden, Irving, and Durant, earning a staggering 1.8 billion in four years! Facing the doubts of everyone, Joe Tsai rose to the challenge and created his own investment legend. It was in 2019 when a Russian tycoon, due to poor management of his team, decided to sell one of his NBA teams. As soon as the news broke, Jack Ma, the head of Alibaba Group, was ready to make a move. Without hesitation, Joe Tsai directly invested 2.35 billion US dollars to acquire the ownership of the NBA Brooklyn Nets from this tycoon. Following that, Joe Tsai also spent 1.15 billion US dollars to buy the Barclays Center. Through these actions, Joe Tsai demonstrated his determination to enter the sports industry. Joe Tsai's bold move shocked fans both at home and abroad. No one could have imagined that this Chinese super-rich would spend so much money and become the first Chinese owner of an NBA team. Only Joe Tsai's friends were optimistic about him, saying, "This is exactly like his moves in the capital market, seizing the opportunity and making a decisive move!" Everyone was looking forward…

In terms of this season's dark horse teams, the East is Cleveland, and the West is the Houston Rockets. In fact, after the first 37 games, they achieved a record of 33 wins and 4 losses, and are currently on a 12-game winning streak. Judging from the current momentum, they seem invincible. Additionally, in the Eastern Conference standings, Cleveland firmly occupies the top spot, six games ahead of the Celtics. Considering Cleveland's strength this season, these six games represent a significant gap. In other words, the rest of the Eastern Conference teams are essentially competing for second place this season, as first has already been reserved by Cleveland. In fact, no one expected at the beginning of the season that Cleveland would perform so aggressively and achieve such results. As for the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets are the biggest dark horse team. After finishing their first 37 games, they have a record of 25 wins and 12 losses. Although not as dazzling as Cleveland, considering that the Rockets were in rebuilding mode in previous seasons, their rise to second place in the West this season has successfully placed them among the top-tier strong teams. Moreover, it's important to note that the Rockets have solidly maintained their position in second place in the West because they defeated their main opponent, the Grizzlies. Therefore, when everyone sees the Rockets' game state and the results they've achieved, it's undeniable that their years of rebuilding have finally shown hope, even though there are still some issues with the team, at least they've managed…

Since Amen Thompson's return from suspension, the Houston Rockets have been in good form, winning two consecutive victories. Due to multiple injuries in the Rockets' lineup, Thompson has been pushed into the starting lineup, where he has performed exceptionally well, leading many to believe that he should remain a permanent fixture in the starting five. Amen has scored at least 20 points and 15 rebounds in both of his starting games, and it seems this trend will not change quickly. Here are his stats from these two games: 20 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, shooting 87.5% 23 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, shooting 57.9% Such performances are not new for the young forward, as he has consistently put up impressive numbers whenever he starts this season. So far this season, as a starter, Thompson averages around 18 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 blocks per game, outperforming the Rockets' official starting forward, Jabari Smith Jr., who averages 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1 assist. Amen's excellence extends beyond individual stats; he also elevates the team's overall performance. With him on the court, the Rockets appear more complete on both ends, especially offensively. When Amen plays, the Rockets often shift to a fast-paced offense that relies on transition play and excellent ball movement, which greatly benefits their star guard, Jalen Green. Green excels with his athleticism and ability to attack the basket. Since Amen joined the starting lineup, Green has seized the opportunity, scoring over 29 points in the last two games with high efficiency. The…

Last summer at the draft lottery, the Rockets only managed to secure the fourth pick. In the subsequent draft, popular prospects Wenyama and Henderson were selected in the top three spots. The Rockets had to choose between the Thompson brothers during their tryouts, ultimately selecting the older twin, Amen Thompson, with the fourth pick, while the Pistons took his younger brother, Ausar Thompson, with the fifth pick. In his rookie season, Amen Thompson performed averagely, averaging 9.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of 53.6% and a dismal three-point percentage of just 13.8%. As an outside player, he had almost no three-point ability, and his mid-range shooting was also uncertain, scoring mainly through put-backs or fast-break layups. His younger brother, Ausar Thompson, had similar stats, averaging 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game, with a shooting percentage of 48.3% and a three-point percentage of 18.6%. Both brothers lacked a significant outside shooting threat, but Amen Thompson had ball-handling and organizing abilities, leaning towards a swingman role. On the other hand, Ausar Thompson had stronger rebounding and blocking skills, leaning more towards a forward position. This new season, Amen Thompson began to fulfill his potential, with his numbers improving as his average playing time increased. He is now averaging 12.1 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game, still coming off the bench. His three-point shooting has improved to 29%, and he is taking more decisive mid-range shots in games. What's even more…

The Houston Rockets have recently defeated the Lakers and the Wizards, maintaining a winning streak and securing their second-place ranking in the Western Conference. Currently, the Thunder has a record of 30 wins and 6 losses, leading the second place in the West by 6 games. It will be difficult for the Rockets to catch up with the Grizzlies, who have a record of 24 wins and 13 losses, only half a game behind the Rockets. The Rockets and the Grizzlies have very close win-loss records and are in the same tier, with the fourth place in the West lagging behind them significantly. The Rockets have also been dealing with some serious injuries recently, with Tari Eason and Jabari Smith, two key defensive players, out of action. Fortunately, head coach Ime Udoka has made proper arrangements, putting Amon Thompson into the starting lineup, which has proven to be very effective. Young players like Jalen Green, Sengun, Amon Thompson, and Whitmore have all been steadily breaking out. Jalen Green has averaged over 30 points in his last three games, with a shooting percentage of 49.2%. Amon Thompson has averaged 21.5 points, 15.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.2 steals in his last two games, with a shooting percentage as high as 66.7%. Whitmore scored 17 points, 1 rebound, and 1 steal in one game, and 18 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal in another. These young Rockets players have been consistently performing well, striving hard in the games, giving their all, and working very hard to lead the team to…

The Houston Rockets have been performing well this season, with a winning record that has consistently placed them among the top three in the Western Conference. Currently, the Rockets have a record of 24 wins and 12 losses, ranking second in the West, just half a game ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies. This lead is not significant enough, so the Rockets need to maintain their winning streak and continue to strive for a higher win rate. Recently, key rotation players for the Rockets, Jabari Smith and Tari Eason, have been sidelined due to injuries, making it challenging for the team to secure victories without them. Despite this setback, the Rockets' new stars have collectively exploded, contributing significantly to the team's success. In their latest regular-season matchup against the Washington Wizards, the Rockets faced an opponent that was rebuilding and fielding a young lineup that could not match up against them. Jalen Green had an impressive performance, scoring a game-high 29 points along with 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. The Rockets' center, Sengun, also had a stable breakout game, scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block, with a +29 plus-minus rating, the highest of the game. Aminu Thompson continued to start, shooting 7-for-8 efficiently for 20 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block, with zero turnovers. Together, Jalen Green, Sengun, and Aminu Thompson led the Rockets to a collective outburst, combining for 75 points, 33 rebounds, and 13 assists, leading the team to a 23-point victory over their opponents. So far…

Due to the rise of White Demon Whitmore, the Rockets placed Shepard in the Development League. Today, Shepard made his debut against the Thunder's affiliate team. Ultimately, the Rockets' affiliate Vipers lost 125-130. However, Shepard's performance was impeccable; he scored 49 points with 17 out of 33 shots, including 8 out of 19 three-pointers, and contributed 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals. This 49-point haul is also the second-highest score in the Development League this year. In the first half, Shepard was still adapting to the game and only managed 16 points, but in the second half, he exploded for 33 points, including 27 in the final quarter, nearly leading a comeback. In the Development League, Shepard truly demonstrated his talent, confidently shooting threes on offense, with mid-range jumpers and layups as well. He organized plays by threading passes across the court and creating opportunities for his teammates using pick-and-rolls. Defensively, Shepard was ever-present, becoming the Vipers' lockdown defender. We previously mentioned that Shepard should have gone to the Development League earlier because he wasn't yet adapted to the NBA's intensity. He was strong in the Summer League due to his physical capabilities. The reason for his strength was that Shepard could keep up physically, but in the NBA, he became a target for everyone's training. Despite Udoka giving him ample time, Shepard failed to explode in any game since the start of the season, instead performing poorly. He lacked confidence on offense and became a weak point defensively for the Rockets. Udoka had no choice but to use…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Houston Rockets visiting the Washington Wizards. In the first quarter, the Wizards took advantage of their home court and established a 10-point lead. In the second quarter, the Rockets staged a remarkable comeback, scoring 37 points with both inside and outside shots, successfully overtaking the score. After halftime, the Rockets grew even stronger, with Green and Shen Jing leading the charge. The Rockets won the third quarter by 16 points, extending the lead to over 20 points. In the final quarter, the Wizards struggled to mount a comeback, allowing the Rockets to easily secure the victory. Ultimately, the Rockets defeated the Wizards 135-112. The Rockets are ranked second in the West, while the Wizards are at the bottom of the East, making them teams of different calibers! Faced with the formidable Rockets, the Wizards were eager to fight but ultimately powerless, falling behind after an initial strong start! Throughout the game, the Rockets dominated the paint with a 62-44 scoring advantage over the Wizards and controlled fast breaks with a 30-21 scoring edge. Additionally, the Rockets forced 18 turnovers with 15 steals, converting them into 35 points; in contrast, the Rockets only committed 10 turnovers, with the Wizards scoring just 13 points off turnovers. Unable to match the Rockets' intensity, the Wizards resorted to heavy reliance on three-point shooting, attempting 40 threes and making 15 with a 37.5% success rate. However, the Rockets managed to bounce back from a slow start, hitting 15 threes at a 39.5% clip,…

NBA trade rumors have suddenly taken the league by storm as the Houston Rockets are reportedly in talks with the Sacramento Kings to acquire De'Aaron Fox. This potential deal has everyone speculating on whether it will actually come to fruition. The Rockets have had an unexpectedly successful season with a record of 21 wins and 11 losses, securing their position in the Western Conference. This young team is demonstrating that they are serious contenders for the championship. The management is undoubtedly pleased with this performance but is aware that the current roster is not yet complete. To advance further in the playoffs, they need to strengthen their lineup, particularly with a leader who can step up in crucial moments. General Manager Rafael Stone has been studying the trade market and believes that older stars like Jimmy Butler and Kevin Durant may not be the best fit for the team. Instead, he is looking for a core player who can grow alongside the young squad. Coach Stephen Silas has done a commendable job leading the team, with young players showing significant improvement under his guidance. However, recent games have exposed some issues, with the team struggling to maintain leads, indicating a lack of experience in critical situations. The Kings responded to the Rockets' interest in Fox with a hefty demand: four first-round draft picks and specific requests for players like Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer. This asking price shocked the Rockets. At just 27 years old, Fox is in his prime, averaging 26.3 points per game with nearly a 50% shooting…