Although the Houston Rockets' power forward, Jalen Green, has been out for three consecutive games and may not return for over a month, the team's interior play has not been significantly affected. Besides the impressive performances of centers Alperen Sengun and Bruno Fernando on both offense and defense, the bench also features interior players Jeff Green and Jock Landale. More importantly, Coach Stephen Silas has transformed Armoni Brooks into a power forward, starting him in the position, which can be considered a stroke of genius. Despite standing at only 6 feet 7 inches tall, Brooks has thrived in the power forward role, being very active. In the last three games, the Rockets have achieved a three-game winning streak, with Brooks being the first choice at power forward. In the victories against the Lakers and Wizards, he recorded double-doubles with 20+ points and 15 rebounds. Even against the Grizzlies, he had a comprehensive stat line of 10 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. Over the three games, he averaged a double-double at the power forward position. Even if the Rockets' high-scoring forward Jalen Green is out for over a month, Silas' team can still rely on Brooks to replace Green and continue helping the Rockets win any game. In the game, Brooks' style is completely different from Green's. Green is tall and can protect the rim and shoot threes, but his low-post scoring and attacking abilities are average. Brooks, on the other hand, although not particularly tall for the four position, possesses excellent explosiveness, speed, and is…

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…

It is well known that the Houston Rockets have recently been facing a shortage of players. First, Amen Thompson was suspended for two games, but fortunately he has officially returned and put on an All-Star level performance in the game against the Lakers. Additionally, the injury wave has affected the completeness of the Rockets' lineup. Besides Adams, who has been playing intermittently, the team's power forward Tari Eason has been out due to injury for nearly 10 games. Although Eason is questionable for upcoming games, the Rockets have announced that he can only play with a small probability, with a chance of only 25%. The other starting power forward, Jabari Smith Jr., also suffered a hand fracture during training and will need to rest for 4 to 6 weeks. During this time, the power forward position will have to be filled by Amen Thompson, Whitmore, and Tate. With the absence of two key forwards, the Rockets are undoubtedly facing significant challenges in their lineup arrangements, which is one of the main reasons for their recent record of fewer wins and more losses. However, the Rockets seem unconcerned as they have announced the demotion of their 20-year-old rookie, Shepherd, to the G League's Vipers. This marks the fourth player the Rockets have sent to the Vipers this season. Previously, the team's forward McKew, guard Jonathan Williams, and undrafted center Dante were all demoted to the G League, where they rarely return to play significant roles for the Rockets' first team. Now, the Rockets have demoted their fourth player, this year's third…

The Houston Rockets have recently encountered a minor setback as one of their core players, Jabari Smith Jr., has been sidelined due to a fractured left hand. According to official sources, he is expected to miss at least four to six weeks of play. This news has understandably caused concern among Rockets fans, as Smith's contributions on the defensive end are significant. His absence is expected to impact the team's defensive line. The Rockets have had a strong season so far, winning 22 out of their first 33 games with a win rate of 66.7%, securing a solid position in the top three of the Western Conference. The team has generally been in good shape, managing to cope with occasional minor injuries, particularly on the offensive end where new additions have performed well. Smith's injury, which occurred during training rather than in a game, is unfortunate and unpredictable, leaving the team management exclaiming that they are not to blame. With his injury now confirmed, Smith will officially leave the court to begin his recovery period. While his absence is not expected to disrupt the overall team strategy, it does pose a considerable challenge to the team's defense. Smith's injury affects not only the fans' morale but also his teammates, who must feel the loss of an important defensive pillar. Averaging 11.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game with a shooting percentage of 43.5% and a three-point percentage of 35.4%, his statistics may not be eye-catching, but his defensive efforts and on-court tenacity are crucial to the team's success. Other Rockets…

The Western Conference rankings are set to be thrown into chaos as the top five teams are plagued by injuries! The Lakers are poised to challenge for a top-three spot! Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. suffered a right hand fracture during shooting practice and is expected to miss at least 4 to 8 weeks. According to the Rockets' head coach, Smith was hit on the hand during training, leading to the fracture. This season, Smith has been averaging 31 minutes per game with the Rockets, scoring 11.9 points, grabbing 6.5 rebounds, and blocking one shot per game. Additionally, Rockets forwards Ethan and Amen Thompson, two key defensive players, are also out due to injuries. Currently, the Rockets hold a record of 22 wins and 11 losses, placing them third in the West. On the other hand, the Mavericks have suffered three consecutive losses due to Luka Doncic's injury. Today, facing the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving is also out due to injury. As a result, the Mavericks are likely to suffer their fourth consecutive loss. They currently have a record of 20 wins and 14 losses, ranking fifth in the West. The second-placed Grizzlies saw nine players sidelined due to injuries in yesterday's game. There were more players on the bench wearing team training uniforms than those in casual attire! Meanwhile, the Lakers, currently sixth in the West, have an opportunity. They are only half a game behind the fourth-placed Nuggets and three games behind the third-placed Rockets! With key players from the Rockets and Saturnians expected to be…