37 points + 0 turnovers in 28 minutes! The Rockets’ first star has not changed hands? Shen Jing can only be the second leader

On October 25, the Rockets lost to the Pistons at home and suffered two consecutive losses in the regular season. The Rockets' current record is 0 wins and 2 losses, and they are also at the bottom of the Western Conference. If the point guard problem cannot be solved, if the space attributes of the "five major lineups" cannot be improved, then the Rockets will probably lose more and win less in future games. Although the Rockets' opponent in the next game is the Nets, a weak team in the Eastern Conference, if the Rockets are in such a state and play with such tactics, it may be difficult for them to win against the Nets.

Fortunately, there are still two days left for Rockets head coach Amy Udoka. Two days later, the Rockets will face off against the Nets on the 28th. In these two days, the Rockets can adjust their starting lineup, rotation lineup, and even the overall tactical system. If they don't take action, the Rockets will really have a hard time making the playoffs this season, as some experts and celebrities have said. At least judging from the game against the Pistons, the Rockets had the advantage of time, location, and people, but they still lost at home.

Durant can be said to be full of intensity. In this game against the Pistons, Durant played his best game in joining the Rockets. In 28 minutes, Durant made 9 of 18 shots, a shooting percentage of 53%, and 3 of 3 three-pointers, eliminating the embarrassment of 0 of 4 three-pointers in the previous game. Moreover, Durant won 18 free throw opportunities in this game, hit 16 of them, and scored 16 points on free throws alone. In 28 minutes of the game, Durant scored 37 points, plus 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 1 block. Durant did not make a single mistake in this game.

It can be said that Durant achieved the ultimate in both offense and defense in this game. Although his mobility is slightly worse than in his peak period, Durant is still the most comprehensive scorer. No one in the Rockets can compare with him. Shen Jing, who performed very well in the previous game, was lackluster in this game. In 38 minutes of the game, Shen Jing made 5 of 18 shots, 0 of 2 three-pointers, and 7 of 10 free throws. He only scored 17 points, plus 7 assists, 7 rebounds, 3 turnovers, and 5 fouls.

Shen Jing's condition is no longer good, and the shooting percentage and offensive performance of Rockets players such as Amen Thompson, Smith Jr., Ethan, and Sheppard are also unsatisfactory. But after all, Durant cannot help the Rockets win. The Rockets are all about team basketball. Durant cannot single-handedly change the Rockets' current decline. However, judging from this game, the Rockets' first core and star player is none other than Durant. Although he is already a 37-year-old veteran, and although Shen Jing has grown at an alarming rate this season, compared with Shen Jing, Durant is more stable and can score at critical moments, so Durant still beats Shen Jing.

Although Shen Jing scored 39 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in the previous game, which seemed to be better than Durant, in this game, Durant beat Shen Jing again. Therefore, Shen Jing is suitable to be the second boss and main assistant next to Durant, while Durant is the Rockets' main offensive point and first tactical core, which is clearly reflected in this game. The Rockets need to let other role players stand up, especially the shooting percentages of these main players. The Rockets' space attributes and mobility also need to be improved through formation changes.

Of course these are Udoka's jobs, but at least the Rockets have super scorers and superstars like Durant. As long as they can quickly change their lineups and adjust quickly, they still have a chance to return to winning mode.