Let’s say it! The Rockets were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs! But the performance of these young players is still worthy of recognition!

Even if you lose, you will still be honored! The Rockets were eliminated in the first round, and young players shine on the field to show the future

In the fierce competition in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, the Houston Rockets suffered seven fierce battles and finally lost to the Golden State Warriors with a total score of 3-4, stopping in the first round. However, four young players on the team, Amen Thompson, Ethan, Shin Kyung and Jaylen Green, have shown great performances in the series, which brings endless hope to the team's future.

Amen Thompson showed his super talent and comprehensive ability throughout the series. He averaged 15.7 points per game, took 6.9 rebounds, sent 3.3 assists, and had up to 2.6 steals and blocks, with a real shooting percentage of 54.5%. In the key tiebreak battle, Amen played for 37 minutes, made 9 of 15 shots and scored 24 points and 9 rebounds efficiently, with a plus-minus value of +2. On the offensive end, with his extremely fast speed and tough breakthrough ability, he tore open the Warriors' tight defense line again and again, creating excellent offensive opportunities for his teammates, and also being able to hit the basket and score points by himself; on the defensive end, Amen's active defensive attitude and excellent physical fitness made him the team's defensive vanguard, especially when defending Curry, he caused many troubles for the superstar with his outstanding defensive awareness and physical fitness, and successfully restricted some key players of the Warriors. Although Ethan has limited playing time as a substitute, he goes all out every time he appears, showing a strong desire to win. Throughout the series, he averaged 7.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1 block per game, with a shooting percentage of 47.7% and a three-point shooting percentage of 36.8%. Ethan's defensive awareness and stealing ability impressed in the series against the Warriors. After making his debut in the second quarter, he was like a sharp blade, stealing Curry and Butler in succession, leading the team to a 12-0 counterattack wave, instantly changing the situation on the field. Although Ethan's offensive efficiency fluctuated in the tiebreak battle, his efforts and resilience on the defensive end are still an indispensable force for the team.

Shin Kyung's performance in the interior is a dominant class, and he is an important support point for the Rockets in this round of the series. Average in the series, Shin Kyung scored comprehensive data of 20.9 points, 11.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists. In the tiebreak game, Shen Jing made 9 of 23 shots in the game, made 3 of 3 free throws, contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds to double-double data, and had 3 assists and 2 blocks. He has mastered his hook skills at the basket, excellent support skills, and can connect the team's internal and external offenses well. He also did a good job in rebounding protection. He scored 8 points in the first quarter, laying a good start for the Rockets. On the defensive end, he was not afraid of confrontation, and successfully defended Curry alone and sent blocks many times, which greatly limited the Warriors' offensive rhythm.

Jaylen Green also had highlights in the series. He averaged 12.4 points per game and shot 35% from three-pointers. In the third game of the series, facing the Warriors' strict defense, Green scored 25 points in the game, including 5 of 9 three-pointers, helping the Rockets achieve a key victory away. His explosive scoring power and threats outside the three-point line made the Warriors dare not slacken at him, and also opened up space for the team's offense.

Although the Rockets bid farewell to this season's playoff journey in the first round, these four young players have accumulated valuable experience in their series of confrontations with the powerful Warriors, and also allowed the team and fans to see the infinite potential they contain. I believe that in the future, with the continuous accumulation of experience and the continuous improvement of one's own abilities, these young players will become the backbone of the Rockets' rise and lead the team to a more brilliant future.