22+5 in a single game, and another 4 three-pointers! The Rockets abandoned the general and became the Suns 2 leader? Stone miscalculated this time

The two super cores of the Rockets, Shen Jing and Durant, performed poorly when the Rockets lost to the Nuggets. In 37 minutes, Shen Jing made only 6 of 15 shots, only 14 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 4 turnovers. As a superstar, Durant made only 5 of 14 shots in 36 minutes and scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, which was also lower than his season average performance.

It can be said that Durant was a super scorer back then, and he is also the Rockets' leading scorer this season. However, when being tightly defended by the Nuggets, it is difficult for Durant to display his hard-hitting ability. Moreover, at the critical moment of the fourth quarter, several of Durant's shots missed the frame, which is very regrettable. If Durant can score one or two goals, the Rockets will definitely defeat their opponents and defend their home victory.

Compared with Jokic in this game, Shen Jing and Durant obviously did not perform well. The two only scored 27 points in total. Compared with Jokic's 32 points in a single game, it is obvious that the Rockets' two core players are not in good quality. It can only be said that the Rockets need to rely on more role players to support them in order to compete with the Nuggets, such as Smith Jr., Adams and Sheppard who performed well in this game. Without the performance of several of them, the Rockets may have spent the game after the end of the three quarters.

In contrast, Dillon Brooks, who was sent to the Suns by the Rockets a few months ago, performed well in today's game. Previously, the Rockets packaged Dillon, Jaylen Green and 5 draft picks to the Suns in exchange for Durant. Although Durant has performed well this season, Dillon Brooks' performance seems to be more stable and more unexpected. Today the Suns narrowly defeated the Timberwolves and won a valuable victory.

Dillon Brooks made 8 of 17 shots and 4 of 8 three-pointers in 37 minutes of the game. He scored a Suns-high 22 points in the game, and also had 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals. Booker only had 16 points and 10 assists in this game. Obviously, Dillon Brooks was the best player on the team in this game.

With Jaylen Green injured, Dillon Brooks has now truly become the second player of the Suns. His ball ownership and performance are not inferior to the core of the Suns, All-Star guard Booker. It can only be said that although the Rockets did not suffer too much from this transaction, Durant has been declining. This season, he has often had extremely low shooting percentages, such as this game against the Nuggets. And Dillon Brooks often scores high points this season. The Suns are now 10 wins and 6 losses, and their record is not much worse than the Rockets. For example, in the Suns' previous games against the Pacers and Hawks, Dillon Brooks scored 32 and 34 points in the two games.

This season, his offensive ability has been fully developed. He can not only shoot three-pointers, but also break through the basket and layup. He also has an unexpected mid-range shooting ability. Therefore, the Rockets exchanged Dillon, Jaylen Green and draft picks for Durant. Although everyone got what they needed, at present, it is obvious that Manager Stone made a miscalculation. If Dillon can stay in the team, the Rockets' backcourt offense and defense will definitely be improved to a higher level.

The Rockets sent such a useful wing forward directly to the Suns, which not only allowed the Suns to go smoothly and win consecutively, but also made their wings basically unavailable. After all, Ethan and Finney Smith are injured and will be out for a long time. If the Rockets have Dillon at this time, then all problems will be solved.