Rockets failed to continue their momentum in Miami, losing to -118 to Heat , and the 2-game winning streak was ended. Smith is still absent in this game, and veteran Gordon continues to rest. This time, the starting lineup is Porter Jr., Green, Tate, Martin Jr. and Shin Kyung. Porter Jr. and Green both performed well, and scored 46 points together, but Ethan on the bench still stole some of the limelight.
This time, facing the Heat, Ethan still played as a substitute. He played for 28 minutes, made 8 of 11 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, and scored a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds, including 5 offensive rebounds. On the court, Ethan dared to fight and fight, and even faced those who were stronger and taller than him, he dared to directly attack. In addition, he has excellent snatching offensive rebounds. Assistant coach Lucas compared him with Rodman, who has grabbed 30 rebounds in three preseason games, including 16 offensive rebounds.
Ethan can not only grab rebounds, but his offensive ability is much better than Rodman. He can basically convert it into scores. He has scored 62 points in 3 games. In other words, Ethan averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds per game in three preseason games, and he got it as a substitute, which is a bit amazing. Is this the Rockets selected the Tanhua Show? No, Ethan was selected by the Rockets at the 17th pick. The Rockets were worried at that time, for fear that the team ahead would intercept the team. Fortunately, the team ahead did not choose, so the Rockets got a hole.
In the predictions before the draft, Ethan can rank in the top ten. After all, he is the most optimistic defensive ability among this rookie. He is tall and has long arms, strong physical fitness, and has the potential to become a 3D. Perhaps he failed to show competitiveness in the trial training, or he may have a special liking for the Rockets. Some rookies will consider a good boss for themselves to see if there is any prospect, which is also conducive to his growth.
Just like that, the Rockets and Ethan have a good impression, which is also due to the Rockets' keen eye for knowledge. After all, they still need players who are good at defending. Although Ethan is now a substitute, as long as he has a good performance in the regular season, he will soon become the team's starting small forward. I believe many fans are very optimistic about him. The lower limit is Ariza and the upper limit is Leonard . But Ethan still needs to be himself well and must not be lost, step by step. Kairo has not found the rhythm yet, and the second place is reimbursed. Perhaps Ethan may become the big dark horse of the best rookie and can also enter the competition.
