4 blocks in a single game, the Rockets forward has a 12+6 value contract, Shen Jing does not record a triple-double, and the bottom line guard is a solid starter

After the Rockets started losing streak, Udoka not only changed the starting lineup, but also changed his technical and tactical play. The most obvious one was to abandon the tactic of organizing offense at the first position and let everyone participate in the movement of the ball. In addition, Shen Jing reduced his presence in the inside and stood outside the three-point line to open up space. Even if the defense was passed by one step, Adams was still in the inside to cover the defense and run up and down. The biggest beneficiary of the Rockets was Amen Thompson. Without a clear No. 1 position, Amen provided more assists and relied on breakthroughs to create opportunities.

Since the start of the game, Amen Thompson has made 0 of 10 three-pointers. In this game, he received a pass from his teammate and hit his first three-pointer. He scored 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the half. The Rockets' current tactical play has high requirements for outside shooters. Durant and Smith can hit three-pointers, and opponents dare not shrink. After there is space under the basket, Ethan and Amen have impact. The size of the Rockets' forwards showed their advantages to the fullest, and they performed well on both ends of the floor.

Jabari Smith was excellent both offensively and defensively in this game. He contributed a wonderful block in the first half and a solid block under the basket in the second half. Although he was called for a foul, the penalty was changed after a challenge. The Celtics did not attack the inside and only shot three-pointers from the outside, so there were fewer free throws. The Rockets widened the point difference in the third quarter. Okogie cannot be ignored in the Rockets' outside defense. He is not a flash in the pan, but has truly adapted to the team's system. Jabari Smith and Okogie's defensive pressure ability is extremely strong in this game.

In this game, Jabari Smith showed that his physical condition can help defense. His 12 points and 6 rebounds were his regular operations, and they were not very eye-catching. But he completed 4 blocks, tying his career single-game record, and every shot was a big block from the front of the basket, becoming a pillar of interior defense. In the offseason, Stone renewed Smith's five-year contract with US$120 million, which is currently very good value, and it also helps to lower the price to renew Eason's contract.

Okogie, another No. 2 player with a minimum salary, scored 12 points and 2 assists in 21 minutes of play, and made 3 of 5 three-pointers. This signing was also a stroke of genius for Stone. Okogie was not favored in the offseason and his defensive ability was stable, but unfortunately his outside shooting was so poor that almost no team wanted to sign him. After the Twin Towers lineup did not perform well, Uduka mentioned him to the starting lineup, stabilized the main force, and scored in double figures in 4 consecutive games. It didn't hinder the team's offense, and even the three-point shooting percentage was among the best among the starters, not inferior to other main players.

The Rockets now have a good team atmosphere. After taking a big lead early, Durant clocked out in the third quarter. Shen Jing scored 16 points, 10 rebounds and 1 assist, just 1 assist away from a triple-double. However, he did not choose to brush up the data on the court. He was also replaced early. Amen Thompson had 17 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists, which was also a triple-double. He also didn't care about the statistics. The Rockets made 19 of 29 three-pointers in this game and blocked 11 shots on the defensive end. It was the most balanced offensive and defensive game since the start of the game. If this state continues, the team has a chance to go further in the playoffs.