The Rockets use the "Injury 4 Giants" lineup (Wood is habitually crippled again, and it seems that for Wood, an ankle injury will be a long-term trouble). The current record has already given "Texas The name "Xiaoqiang" once again fluttered over Houston. Judging from the current situation in the Western Conference, the Rockets have the hope of hitting the top four even after a small streak. Of course, this depends mainly on Wood's recovery speed.
01 Wall escorts the Rockets
Judging from the current situation, the Rockets traded Westbrook for Wall, which is a real profit. It's not that Westbrook's personal ability is weaker than Wall, but in the role of the tactical system, Wal is more suitable for the Rockets than Westbrook. This season, Wall averaged 18.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6 assists per game. The average three-point field goal percentage reached 37%, the second-highest in the regular season of his career. Wall's peak three-point field goal percentage came from 17- In the 18 season, the highest record was 37.1%. It can be said that Wall's offensive efficiency has even reached his own peak level.
Although the scoring average is not high, it does not mean that Wall's competitive state has declined severely. It is just that in the current Rockets, Wall plays the role of battlefield commander more, with 15.3 shots. Winning such an average of points per game is also acceptable.
02 Cousins is in a state of bravery
In the interior, although the Rockets suffered from Wood’s injury, Cousins, who signed with a non-guaranteed contract of 1.63 million, seems to be able to provide the Rockets. Certainly help. In Cousins’s starting game, Cousins was able to average 15+10 per game. In the last game that replaced Wood’s starting game, Cousins also played very well, in the offensive end Oladipo The poor performance and Wall's slow heat helped the Rockets stabilize the situation in the opening stage.
Of course, Cousins’ current physical condition,The test on its defensive end is even greater. At present, individual defense is not a big issue for Cousins, but due to injuries, Cousins' lateral movement speed has been greatly reduced, and his defensive ability has reached the underestimation of his entire career. Therefore, strengthening the inside defense and hoarding inside defense players in a targeted manner will be the Rockets' next direction for signings.
03 Xie Byrne: Rockets accelerate deal negotiations
Recently, the famous NBA reporter Xie Byrne reported that, according to sources, although Wood suffered injuries, the Rockets management did not intend to give up the season. The hope of the playoffs will further accelerate the speed of signings inside. Xie Boen said that the Rockets will further accelerate the pursuit of the Magic's potential insider Bamba to improve the Rockets' inside defensive efficiency and make up for the shortcomings caused by Cousins' injury.
Bamba has been frequently mentioned in recent trading rumors. Bamba, who averaged only 5.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per game, has any magic that makes him frequently become the Rockets and What about the Nets' potential reinforcement targets that urgently need to be strengthened inside? Judging from Bamba’s draft situation that year, Bamba was once known as the next Mutombo type player. He is 2.13 meters tall, has a 2.36-meter wingspan, and has excellent lateral movement and bullet speed. Bamba's physical talent is the reason for his attention.
04 Bamba has a good talent that can be cultivated
Bamba, who entered the NBA with the sixth overall pick in the first round, has shown poor stats per game, but has already demonstrated an excellent defensive role. On October 18, 2018, in the 104-101 victory of the Magic against the Heat, Mohamed Bamba played 25 minutes on behalf of the Magic, scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks, completing his NBA career debut. , Played his first highlight performance. And whether in a single game or in terms of efficiency per game,Bamba's performance can be regarded as excellent, and can be used as a substitute player in the rotation lineup to help the team strengthen defense at critical moments.
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