Scored 18 points in 19 minutes! Another 14 points in the final quarter! The Rockets third point guard savior, a one-year contract with a bargain price

On November 20th, today the Houston Rockets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in an away game. As a result, the Rockets temporarily became second in the Western Conference. The Rockets' current record is 10 wins and 3 losses. After 13 games, their performance is quite good and far exceeded many people's expectations. Many people believe that the Rockets lack the main point guard VanVleet and may not even make the playoffs this season, but the fact is that the Rockets have now become a strong contender for the championship.

Although the Rockets won most of their games against weak teams, they also included strong teams such as the Raptors, Celtics and today's Cavaliers. Therefore, the Rockets' 10-3 record is still very valuable. Although the main point guard VanVleet was missing, their starting point guard Amen Thompson, backup point guard Sheppard, and the Rockets' third point guard Aaron Holiday, who suddenly emerged in this game, all performed very well. Especially Aaron Holiday, who was the key player for the Rockets in this game, even performed at the All-Star guard level in the fourth quarter.

We saw that the Cavaliers used the "five small" lineup to confront the Rockets in the second half of this game, which had miraculous results. Their outside three-pointers were like a miracle, and they made consecutive shots. The Rockets had no choice but to put the three point guards Aaron Holiday, Shepard and Amen Thompson on the court together. Especially in the fourth quarter, Aaron Holiday performed at an All-Star level on the offensive end. He scored 14 points in a single quarter, helping the Rockets bite the score, maintain their lead, and even expand their lead. In the end, with Shen Jing's last-minute shots and penalties, the Rockets maintained their advantage until the end of the game.

Although in the third and fourth quarters, Rockets veteran Durant's shooting percentage was poor due to declining physical strength, Holiday's 14 points in the final quarter were really crucial. Without him, it would be difficult for the Rockets to win this game. In this game, Holiday made 5 of 7 shots, 3 of 5 three-pointers, and 5 of 5 free throws in 19 minutes. He scored 18 points and 1 steal. In the fourth quarter, he made 4 of 5 and scored 14 points, which was even more impressive.

It was difficult for Holiday to enter the Rockets' main rotation before, and his position has been replaced by Shepard. But now that Ethan is injured and out, the Rockets can only use more substitute players. Holiday, who replaced Ethan in this game, did show the value of a veteran. Without him, the Rockets may not be able to win. Holiday is their key player in this game.

If the basics of this game are Durant and Shen Jing, then Holiday is the Rockets' surprise player in this game. When the Twin Towers lineup was ineffective and Durant's shooting percentage dropped, it was Holiday who stepped up and scored 14 points in a single quarter with consecutive shots and free throws to help the Rockets win. You know, the Rockets only signed a one-year basic salary extension contract with Holiday this offseason. From this point of view, this contract is extremely cost-effective and is simply a bargain.

After this game, Holiday's status on the court will definitely improve. Even if Ethan comes back in the future, the Rockets will not give up Aaron Holiday. I believe that coach Uduka will give veteran Aaron Holiday more playing time and performance opportunities.