Houston Rockets' Winning Bet: A Testament to Smart Management and Teamwork The Houston Rockets have emerged as a dark horse in the NBA, securing their position as the second-best team in the West with an impressive defense and the explosive performance of their young players. Recently, they have won three consecutive victories, demonstrating their fiery form. Most notably, second overall pick Jalen Green has had a breakout performance. In January, he delivered an outstanding record: averaging 27.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, with a shooting percentage close to fifty percent and an impressive 41.2% from beyond the arc. Over several games, Green maintained a stable scoring output, showcasing his All-Star-level offensive prowess. Coach Udoka's training of the team is undeniable. This renowned coach, who hails from the Spurs coaching staff, brought Popovich's defensive philosophy to Houston. Under his guidance, the Rockets have built the third-best defensive efficiency in the league, with defensive stalwarts like Brooks and Smith forming an intimidating frontline that strikes fear into opponents. Even more surprising is the significant improvement in Jalen Green's defense, which has elevated him to the top 70 defenders in the league alongside Shen Jing. Udoka particularly emphasizes the defensive coordination between the two, moving away from simple one-on-one rotations. Reflecting on the offseason, the Rockets' management made a wise decision. They had the opportunity to bring in Paul George but ultimately chose to trust their young players. Reality has proven this decision to be incredibly correct. Looking at the situation of the 76ers, who paid a hefty price of…

Shandong Team Explodes for 104 Points in 7 Minutes, Soaring to 3rd Place Under Coach Qiubiao's Guidance Shandong Team has emerged as a dark horse this season, transforming from a 15th-place finish last season to a remarkable 20-win, 9-loss record, ranking 6th in the league and becoming a top contender for the top 4 spots! Despite significant overall progress, Shandong has encountered some issues. In their last four games, they suffered defeats against Guangdong and Shenzhen, two opponents clearly inferior in strength, causing a drop in their rankings and exposing various shortcomings within the team. Shandong's foreign players possess notable abilities but lack consistency. Gali and Moore are strong offensive players, yet their performances fluctuate. Chris lacks independent scoring capabilities, and there are no absolute offensive standouts among the domestic players. This results in a solid defensive presence but occasional failures on offense, impacting the team's performance. In their previous game, Shandong suffered an unexpected loss to Shenzhen, missing a golden opportunity to secure the 3rd spot in the league and revealing their weaknesses. Regardless of the opponent, they must remain cautious! Their next challenge is an away game against Guangzhou Team! Guangzhou Team has had an average season, securing only 7 wins and 22 losses. The absence of their two key players, Guo Ailun and Xiaoding, has weakened their fighting capacity and motivation. Facing them, Shandong has a significant chance of victory! Playing away, Shandong did not have much initiative. Chris scored with a self-rebound and putback, Warren responded with a floater, Douglas made a layup, and Liu Yancheng…

The NBA regular season is nearing its halfway point, with the Western Conference showing a trend of polarization. The Trail Blazers, Jazz, and Pelicans have already decided to rebuild and are not interested in competing. The Thunder seems firmly entrenched at the top of the West with an almost 85% win rate, making it difficult for other competitors to catch up. Among the larger group, the Rockets were actually the first to break through, with a record of 26 wins and 12 losses, approaching a 70% win rate. If they continue at this pace, the Rockets are expected to secure one of the top three spots in the West. However, from the Grizzlies to the Warriors, these ten teams are bunched together, each with their own challenges. The Nuggets rely on Jokic and Westbrook; Leonard has returned but hasn't found his form, performing worse than the previous Clippers lineup; the Lakers lack defense and offense, with LeBron and Davis both feeling disheartened. The Suns and Kings are attracting attention with their rebounding momentum. After acquiring Beal, the Suns have come alive, while the Kings have quietly won seven straight games, keeping pace with the main group. It's like the current stock market, where there can't be continuous declines; there will always be opportunities for recovery, attracting more retail investors. However, a rebound doesn't necessarily mean a reversal, as a big drop could occur at any moment, burying more people. Among this group, the most pitiable team is undoubtedly the Warriors. With a record of 19 wins and 20 losses so…

In the fiercely competitive Western Conference of the NBA, the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder have always been two promising teams that attract attention. However, after in-depth analysis, it is not difficult to find that compared to the Thunder, the Rockets show a more terrifying development potential and future prospects. The following three reasons are enough to prove that the Rockets are the true masters of the West's future. Salary Structure: The Rockets' Advantages Are Obvious, While the Thunder Hides Crises Next season, the Thunder will face huge pressure on their salary cap space. With the big contracts of the team's players gradually taking effect, the total salary will significantly increase. Looking back at the glory and helpless disbandment of the "Thunder Trio" in the past, a similar plot is very likely to be repeated in the current Thunder team. Once the salary pressure exceeds the bearable range, the team will most likely choose to rebuild to balance the finances, which will undoubtedly disrupt the team's development trajectory. On the other hand, the Rockets currently have VanVleet with the largest contract, which expires at the end of the season and is still an option for the team next season. Shen Jing's big contract starting next season is only more than 30 million, Green has a total of more than 30 million in the next two seasons, Amen's contract is only about 10 million, and the salaries of other young players are also in the millions. As long as the Rockets choose to get rid of VanVleet's contract, the…

The recent talk of the town among Houston Rockets fans has been none other than Alperen Sengun. Affectionately dubbed "The Wall" by Rockets fans, this young player has completely won over the discerning hearts of Houston with his outstanding performances. As a rookie selected in the first round as the fourth pick last season, Sengun is only in his second year but has already established himself as a top-tier defensive powerhouse and a formidable perimeter defender. It's no surprise that he's expected to be named to the All-Defensive Team this season! Sengun's game is explosive, and his physical attributes are exceptional. In today's victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, he even managed to block Ja Morant's layup one-on-one, despite Morant having pushed Sengun back half a step before attempting the shot. Sengun's leaping speed, which is renowned throughout the league, left Morant in awe as the ball was swatted away just as it neared the basket. Morant could only shake his head in disbelief, wondering where this spring-loaded man had come from! Indeed, describing Sengun as a "spring-loaded man" is quite apt, but his game is much more than just using his jumping ability. Sengun's greatest attribute is his rebounding prowess, with a strong sense for rebounds, excellent instincts, a sturdy physique, and strong individual and help defense on the defensive end. On offense, he excels at fast breaks and cuts, and is also very effective in second-chance opportunities; he's a man who plays above the rim. When the Rockets first drafted him last year, his position was listed as a…

On January 14th, Beijing time, the Rockets won a game, but one of their top-salary stars was very unhappy. The whole team was having a meeting to celebrate, but he shrugged and walked back to the bench, feeling out of place. The Rockets narrowly defeated the Grizzlies with Green's explosive performance of 42 points. This season, they have already defeated the Grizzlies three times, making them the Grizzlies' absolute nemesis. This victory can only be attributed to Green and Amon Thompson, who were undoubtedly the two biggest contributors. Green scored 42 points, while Amon contributed 19 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks. They are truly a perfect match. However, during the Rockets' victory, there was someone who felt out of place, and that was another top-salary player on the team, Shen Jing, who has a contract worth 180 million. When the Rockets finally secured the win through consecutive free throws, Shen Jing was substituted off and continued to shrug as he walked back to the bench. Four of his teammates were in a meeting, but he was shrugging, which made him seem even more out of place. At that time, Fan Qiudan gathered his teammates around him and held a meeting with Amon Thompson, Dillon Brooks, and Jalen Green. However, Shen Jing just shrugged and walked towards the bench without participating in the meeting. Later, when he saw Adams come on, he went to rest. It became even more absurd when Shen Jing stood with his hands on his hips at the sidelines, watching the team win without showing the…

NBA regular season continues to be played, with the Rockets hosting the Grizzlies at home. The Rockets have been in good form recently, securing a three-game winning streak. In this game, the Rockets' offensive performance was average, but fortunately, Green's efficient play helped the team keep up with the score, trailing 23-30 in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Green continued his stable performance, and White Magic, who came off the bench, also performed efficiently, with the Rockets trailing 57-60 at halftime. In the second half, both teams fought fiercely, but in the final quarter, the Rockets once trailed by 13 points. Fortunately, Green led the team with a 14-2 run to narrow the gap, and in the end, Amen made a free throw to seal the victory. Green has proven that as long as he has the ball, he can perform, having scored over 25 points for five consecutive games. He is now a true scoring weapon with high offensive efficiency (a shooting percentage of 72.2% in this game), capable of driving and shooting, creating fouls, and not shying away from key shots, scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter alone. This season, Green has scored over 30 points in seven games, with the Rockets maintaining a perfect 7-0 record in those games. He finished the game with 42 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal on 13-of-18 shooting, including 5-of-6 from three-point range. Today, it was entirely Green's individual effort that carried the Rockets' offense; without his outstanding performance, the Rockets would have lost much earlier.…

Don't ask me this question anymore! Udoka doesn't want to answer questions about Ison's injury situation again. He has repeatedly stated that there have been no changes and no specific timetable for his return. Because Ison can't play, Amane is promoted to the starting lineup. Although Udoka does not appreciate Whitmore's playing style, he still has to use him. Of course, Udoka will also constantly look for opportunities to discipline Whitmore to demonstrate his authority within the Rockets team. Udoka said in an interview that Sheppard scored 49 points in a single game in the Development League but was not selfish and did not force anything. Udoka suggests to Sheppard: "Be aggressive on offense, be confident, and be more decisive in certain aspects. As I said, he needs to control the rhythm of the game and find shooting opportunities through a lot of practice while also accepting some defensive challenges." Udoka also said: "We have seen similar situations with Whitmore. Many times, some players' states stagnate when they get less playing time, but once they truly get the opportunity to play in actual combat, they can quickly enter the state." Udoka admits that Jalen Green is a player with strong scoring ability and hopes he can maintain stability. The Rockets narrowly defeated the Grizzlies to win their 26th game of the season. Jalen Green scored 42 points with 3 rebounds and 4 assists, shooting 13 of 18 from the field, 5 of 6 from three-point range, and a plus-minus of +8. His performance in this game surpassed his older brother…

Announced! Udoka promises to reuse the White Wizard, one battle convinces the head coach, accelerating Shepard's departure to the Kings White Wizard Ascends, What an Exciting Plot Twist!‌ This season for the Rockets has been like a roller coaster ride! Initially, it seemed as though they were heading towards a losing streak, but Coach Udoka pulled off a miraculous move, leading the team to a top-three spot in the West! The speed at which they turned things around was comparable to a rocket launch! What's even more surprising is that Whitmore, who had previously been benched, managed to make a remarkable comeback! In the game against the Mavericks, Whitmore played like a godsend, scoring 18 points in just 24 minutes! He made 3 out of 4 three-point shots, a shooting percentage that even made me want to exclaim, "Sir, please accept my bow"! With such a performance, Coach Udoka couldn't help but praise him after the game, saying, "This young man's playing time is invaluable!" From now on, the "White Wizard" will be a precious asset to the Rockets, and no one can take him away! Whitmore has certainly had a tough journey. After being sidelined by the coach, the feeling must have been as sour as eating an ice lolly in winter. But he didn't give up; he seized every opportunity to perform to the best of his ability, showing a tenacity stronger than a cockroach! Now, he's finally made it! The rise of the "White Wizard" has brought joy to Rocket fans, it's like celebrating the Lunar New…

The Thunder this season can be considered the best team in the West, currently they are still able to rank first in the West with a record of 32 wins and 6 losses even without Holmgren, and the gap between them and the second place in the West has already been widened, so although the regular season is not yet halfway through, as long as they do not have a large-scale injury, they have basically locked in the top spot in the West in advance. And considering the age of the three core players Alexander, Jiewei, and Holmgren, the Thunder is expected to maintain their current competitiveness in the future, and even have a chance to win the championship. And when we think back to the last time we saw the Thunder relying on their own young players to show the trend of achieving a dynasty, it was still during the period of the Thunder's three young talents. In 2007, the Thunder selected Durant, in 2008 they selected Westbrook, and in 2009 they selected Harden. These three entered the league and quickly realized their talent, so in 2012 they successfully led the Thunder into the finals, but that year they faced the more experienced Heat's Big Three, and the Thunder eventually lost. Although the Thunder lost to the Heat, at that time the outside world was still very optimistic about their prospects, but at the same time the Thunder first ushered in the renewal problem that made the management very headache. At that time, Durant had already signed a four-year…