Another player is injured, the Rockets start 5 players to focus on the offensive line, 6 point guards will be rotated, Shen Jing will be the ball-handling core

After a wave of 4 consecutive victories, the Rockets ranked fifth in the Western Conference. It is not difficult for the team to strive for a top four spot in the regular season. Even if they do not have a qualified No. 1 position, with the excellent lineup depth and the personal abilities of Durant and Shen Jing, the team is very stable. At 9:00 on November 6, the Rockets played against the 12th-ranked Grizzlies in the Western Conference. The strength of the two teams this season is quite different. Morant is deeply involved in trade rumors, and Edie has not yet returned. It will be difficult for the Grizzlies to enter the playoffs this year.

Jabari Smith missed the game against the Mavericks due to a sprained ankle. In the game against the Grizzlies, he was listed as doubtful and injured another player. Center Adams was also doubtful due to tight left hip flexor. The Rockets injured VanVleet before the season even started this year. Adams' absence is more like a regular rotation. After all, he has also suffered serious injuries and must be used sparingly. Adams' absence will allow the Rockets' starting five to shift their tactical focus appropriately.

Udoka still uses twin towers in this season's rotation. Adams has outstanding offensive rebounding ability and can be called the "board king." If he misses, only Capela will be the substitute center, and the twin tower lineup may have further reduced playing time. At the center position, Shen Jing still starts, but he plays more of a forward style and rarely plays 1 or 5 pick-and-rolls this year. In terms of statistics, he plays more like an all-around forward, averaging 22.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game.

Shen Jingcai is the core ball-handler of the Rockets. He often dribbles through the midfield and creates opportunities for his teammates in the two corners near the free throw line. Ethan replaced Jabari Smith Jr. and performed well in the first game. He made 15 three-pointers in the past 4 games, ensuring a good shooting rate from the outside. After Smith returns, Uduka will have more options. Durant's status has been ups and downs, but he is very capable of making key shots. A slump in one game does not mean that he cannot fight tough battles. He just needs to find his touch.

The backline combination of Amen Thompson + Okogie cannot make up for the impact of VanVleet's absence in terms of passing and organizing offense, but in terms of defense, the data cannot reflect the role of the two. Substitute guard Shepard was embarrassed. In the last game, Udoka put Holiday into the rotation and scored 6 points. The stability of outside shooting is better than that of Shepard. Just because of the draft pick, the Rockets gave Shepard more opportunities. After all, if he is trained, the ceiling will be higher.

The Rockets' lineup is still in the process of adjustment. From a 9-man rotation to a 10-man rotation, from starting in the twin towers to returning Shen Jing to the center position, Uduka has been adjusting the main five generals and rotations. Finney Smith is about to return, and the Rockets have another available player on the front line, but he will not be able to play against the Grizzlies for the time being. After beating the Grizzlies, the Rockets faced a real tough battle, facing the Spurs and Bucks one after another. The forward group faced the test of Wenban Yama and Antetokounmpo.

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