lost the last game. Rockets hope to perform well in the game against Thunder . The whole team conducted shooting and strength training before the game.
Without Garuba, the Rockets lined up the starting lineup of Lamb, Smith, Ethan, Christopher and Knicks against the Thunder.
The Thunder's starting five are Gidi, Mann, Wiggins, Jaylen Williams and Chet.
Before the game, Smith expressed his hope to be more involved in the offense. In this game, his chances of shooting increased a lot, but his hits were very low and he continued to hit the ball.
The Rockets fell behind by 4 points in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Rockets increased their defensive intensity and continuously launched counterattacks, hitting a 24-15 attack wave to restore the game.
The Thunder's offensive efficiency improved in the third quarter, hitting a 25-19 climax.
The two teams were in a stalemate in the fourth quarter. Smith made a difficult mid-range shot with 4 minutes left to help the Rockets go ahead by 1 point. It's a pity that the Rockets messed up after that, and the Thunder relied on defense to take the lead again. Ethan and Taitai stepped forward at the critical moment to help the Rockets lead 87 to 86.
The Thunder wanted to win, and the Rockets defense was united. Smith, who was tall and long, successfully grabbed the ball and calmly called a timeout. The Rockets scored again to lead by 3 points, and the Thunder won a perfect opportunity. The Rockets fouled and the Thunder made free throws, and the score was tied at 88-89. The Thunder sent Ethan to the free throw line, hoping he would relent. Ethan missed a free throw and withstood the pressure and scored the second free throw. The Thunder launched a fast break, and Smith followed him closely, interfering with Giddy's layup. The Rockets won the game 90-88.
The player with the highest plus-minus value in this game was Huggins, who came on as a substitute for 13 minutes. Brunson scored 9 points and 4 assists, and made 3 of 4 three-pointers. The plus-minus value was as high as +16. He became a rocket. Team 's amazing team.
The 23-year-old guard Huggins, who is 1.83 meters tall, previously signed a two-way contract with the Rockets. He is not very tall, but he can jump and shoot. He is very good at beating opponents, and his skills are similar to Brunson's.
The Rockets tried out NCAA second-level league king guard Huggins very early and offered him a contract as soon as he was defeated.
Rockets No. 3 overall pick Smith scored 12 points on 19 shots. The offensive end was a hindrance, but he completed redemption with his excellent defense. 4 steals and 3 blocks were the highlights. According to statistics, 3 of the 4 turnovers Chet- Holmgren made in this game were caused by Smith.
Smith has good physical fitness and a high golf IQ. He is a team player, very good at shooting, and has good defense. This is why Rockets general manager Stone is optimistic about him. Smith needs to overcome his nervousness and eliminate external interference. I believe he will play well and not become a parallel import.
Rocket Ethan filled the data column with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. In this game, his shooting percentage reached 50%, and the defensive end was also satisfactory.
Taitai has 9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. He has been recognized by Wall . He has a high basketball IQ, good passing vision, and a big heart.
Ethan and Taitai are Team Rocket's babies. Fans hope that Ethan will start the new season and Taitai will serve as the backup point guard, preferably to replace Porter Jr.
Christopher had 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, and the Knicks had 16 points and 6 assists. Their statistics are good, but Rockets fans hope that they will not play again and leave opportunities to the rookies.
Rockets Summer League coach Higgins was satisfied with the performance of his players. He praised Smith's move to grab the floor ball at the last moment.
