Rockets 117-113 Magic welcome 2 joys and 2 sorrows! Praise Durant + Shepard, but Amen s offense and defense collapsed

At the end of the game, the Rockets defeated the Magic 117-113 after 1 overtime. This game was not easy, because the first half was dug in. Fortunately, the second half was always approaching, and we were able to reach overtime. We maintained our advantage in overtime and finally won the victory. After the game, the Rockets had two joys and two worries.

In this game, Durant showed his value very clearly, because the Rockets lacked such a decisive player last season. In this game, Durant scored three consecutive three-pointers in the final quarter, plus a key mid-range shot in overtime to ensure the team won the victory. When this point can support the team and teammates can get opportunities, his joining has greatly increased the team's upper limit. Durant scored 35 points in the game.

Shepard has been producing continuously and stably now, and he can also make two major contributions. One is that he holds the ball, which can reduce mistakes when he comes on the court, and can ensure the rhythm of the offensive end, and the space will be larger. At the same time, his shooting percentage control on the offensive end is also good. Even if his defense is not top-notch, his plus-minus value is the highest on the team. This is his greatest value. He has gradually consolidated his position as the core substitute.

It’s a pity that Amen’s hidden dangers have been exposed too much this season. The defensive end has declined compared to last season, and his presence is not as high as Durant's. On the offensive end, he is still unable to pose a threat, because he has no three-point deterrent, so anyone can guard him, and he can only score through air cuts. In the end, Amen's offensive shooting percentage is not high and his defensive effect is declining, which is hurting his performance.

There are also some problems with Uduka's employment. Holiday was in very good shape in this game, and he was in good shape for two consecutive games. Unfortunately, he only played 15 minutes. The effect of his combination with Sheppard in the transitional period was very good, and he is worthy of continued reuse. In addition, Adams couldn't finish well and couldn't convert offensive rebounds into offense, but he didn't try Capela. This is a confusing decision. Let's see if these two hidden dangers can be solved in the future.