The Rockets made a big turnaround! The defensive team became the strongest firepower in the league, winning 3 consecutive games after starting, worth 3.08 million.

On November 2, the NBA regular season continued. In the game that just ended, the Celtics faced the challenge of the Rockets at home. The Green Army did not last a single quarter in this game. They fell behind by 13 points after the first quarter. After that, the Rockets gradually expanded their lead. They once extended the lead to 36 points. In the end, the Rockets defeated the Green Army 128-101. After winning, the Rockets ushered in a three-game winning streak.

They lost two consecutive games in the beginning and now have three consecutive wins. How did the Rockets do it? I think it has to do with two aspects. The first aspect is the strength of the opponent. In the first two games, the Rockets encountered division playoff teams. They fought fiercely with the defending champion Thunder in double overtime, and lost by 1 point in the end. In the past three games, except for the remnant Green Army, they were underdogs like the Raptors and Nets. It would be surprising if they lost.

The second aspect is the change of their lineup. Although the winners are all underdogs, it is difficult to win without chemical reaction. The Rockets changed their lineup after two consecutive losses. Uduka has always been stubborn, but this time he was uncharacteristically. He probably also realized that the team was really not good without a point guard.

They only spent 3.08 million to sign Okogie. At first, everyone thought that Okogie was just a substitute and marginal rotation, and the team had no need for him. However, because of Shepard's poor performance and Finney Smith has not returned yet, this also gave Okogie a chance. After he entered the starting lineup, the team's offense and defense have changed. Okogie's single defense ability is very good. In the past, his biggest problem was his lack of shooting.

But after joining the Rockets this season, his shooting has improved. So far in the regular season, he has averaged 9.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, with a three-point shooting rate of 60%. He averaged 1.5 three-pointers per game. His corner three-pointers are very accurate, which is also The Rockets' offensive space is very open. Compared with when Adams was on the court, the team's offensive space was very poor. Amen and Shen Jing were unable to play their role. Now they are both playing freely. Amen did not have three-point ability. Now that he has sufficient offensive space, he broke out.

In the past three games, Amen has averaged 15.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1 steal per game. Uduka has always wanted Amen to be the engine of the team's offense. Judging from the past three games, he has done it. A system with one star and four stars is needed to be effective, and without Adams, the team does not need to consider positioning. Amen's advantage in counterattacks has been maximized. Shen Jing can also go inside to kill, and his threat on the offensive end has also been further expanded.

Before the start of this season, Uduka said that the team will play fast break counterattacks this season, and the corner three-pointers from Smith and other role players will support the Rockets' offense. The Rockets used to be a defensive team. As a result, their offense has become the key to winning this season. Their average score of 127.8 points per game ranks first in the league, which is stronger than the Nuggets and 76ers, the two best offensive teams since the beginning of the season. Their offensive efficiency is 125.2, which ranks first in the league.

In this era when everyone is focusing on shooting three-pointers, the Rockets do not shoot too many three-pointers. They average only 13.8 three-pointers per game, ranking 14th in the league. Their three-point shooting rate is 45.4%, first in the league, and the most productive. The volume is small but the efficiency is extremely high, and the Rockets continue their style of play that focuses on rebounding and inside damage, averaging 48.4 rebounds per game, ranking sixth in the league, and averaging 21.3 points on second offense per game, ranking first in the league. The team has too many big players, which also makes their rebounding still very good.

Durant has continued his stable output after joining. This season, Durant averaged 27.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1 block per game, shooting 55.1% from the field and 41% from the three-point range. Although Durant still plays a lot of playing time, Durant plays more easily than in the past few years. The team does not need him to connect, only to score. The pressure on the offensive end has been simplified. KD is also very happy now.

After the game today, Durant said: I have right-hand assistants like Shen Jing and Amen beside me. They have been creating opportunities for us all night long. Adams also provided me with high-quality cover. I just try my best to contribute to the team and understand my role in the team more and more clearly. I feel very excited now. Durant is excited not only because he won, but mainly because he now has more helpers around him.

The current strength of the Rockets is that they can play more players, and the role players are also strong enough, which also allows them to play top-notch offense and defense. As the season progresses, their chemical reaction will get better and better. In this case, the Rockets will be stronger. By the end of the season, the Rockets may become an opponent that no team wants to encounter. Having said that, what do you want to say about the current Rockets? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.