Scoring 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 breaks and 1 attack, with 2 teams almost reversed! Executives support Rockets rookie: No. 1 offensive talent

The Rockets and Warriors' fifth playoff game, I believe that the second half of the competition will impress everyone. In the first quarter, under the joint leadership of Van Vreet and Shin Kyung, the Rockets had won more than 10 points; at the end of the second quarter, the Rockets won 27 points. We thought this was the time when the outcome of this game was decided, but unexpectedly, after the head coach of the Warriors replaced all the main players in the third quarter, the Warriors' substitutes began a crazy counterattack.

This lineup consists of Post, Spencer, Teres Jackson Davis, Knox, Key and Moody's, has caused the Rockets' substitute to suffer a huge loss. It is said that the Rockets are the team with the strongest rebounding ability in the league, especially the team with the strongest rebounding ability in the frontcourt, but in this game, the Warriors' substitute center Braxton Kee made 0 of 7 shots within 12 minutes, but he grabbed 7 rebounds, including 5 of which were in the frontcourt rebounds. In the 4th quarter, the Rockets lost 12 points with 24:36. Under the circumstance of necessity, Rockets head coach Uduka had to line up the starting lineup again, and the substitute lineup led by Shepard and Whitmore, who had previously replaced the starting lineup, were replaced.

Obviously, in the second team competition, the Rockets lost completely to their opponents. Compared to the Warriors' second team or even the third team, it is obvious that the Rockets' second team led by Shepard is not ready. This is also the second time Shepard has played in the playoffs in his career, and he is obviously a little nervous.

In this game, Shepard did not make a shot in 7 minutes. He scored 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 block and 2 steals in the whole game, and 1 turnover and 1 foul. Although the data seems to be relatively comprehensive and the defensive end has also contributed, the problem is that Shepard, as the main player of the Rockets, has no shots in 7 minutes, and has no scores.

On the defensive end, he has become the target of Warriors players' breakthroughs. Shepard couldn't defend his opponent's breakthrough at all, not only in terms of body shape, but also in terms of confrontation. And when it comes to protecting the rebound, Shepard didn't play well at the basket. So, if you only look at this game, it is obvious that Shepard's performance is disappointing.

This 20-year-old rookie is known for his super high basketball IQ, accurate shooting and steady passes. But in this extremely fierce game of the playoffs, it was obvious that the young Shepard did not adapt. In fact, in the last few games of the regular season, Shepard performed well, both of which were remarkable, whether it was three-point shooting, assists or scores. But in this kind of full-strength playoff, Shepard's game is obviously not as strong as the Warriors' substitutes.

However, Shepard will not be abandoned by the Rockets because of a game. After all, he is a Tanhua Show. Although there are not many opportunities for the game, Shepard has always been favored by the Rockets management. He has basketball IQ, can shoot and pass the ball. If you have poor physical fitness, you can practice, and if you have insufficient combat ability, you can also solve it through summer training. Alperen Shinkyung practiced for several summers in a row and eventually became a top-class NBA center now.

I believe that if Shepard practices hard during the offseason, he can also become a strong defender. Even according to reports, a Rockets executive revealed directly that although the young Shepard has not been able to enter the rotation this season, he is the most offensive player on the team.

In other words, the Rockets' senior executives are not very disappointed with Shepard. After all, a 20-year-old newcomer who has just entered the league cannot ask him too high. As long as he can gradually improve and perform well in the next 2-3 years, there is absolutely no problem for Shepard to enter the rotation lineup at least when the Rockets enter the rotation lineup. Judging from his three-point shooting and passing ability, he can also become Van Vreet's substitute. Even when Van Vreet leaves the team when he gets older in the future, Shepard still has the chance to become the main point guard of the Rockets. Although she was almost reversed by the Warriors in this game, Shepard's talent was still seen by Rockets executives and gained strong support.