Who made the contribution in a small victory of 4 points? Three Rockets players were shortlisted. Reusing one person will pay off and create the strongest lineup.

Everyone has seen the game between the Rockets and the Magic. The Rockets once fell behind by 14 points, and they completed a reversal. Although this game only won by 4 points, the result was good, and the entire game also showed the characteristics of the Rockets this season, which can be said to have accomplished multiple things with one stone. So who made contributions in this game? Whoever made the contribution in a small victory of 4 points, three Rockets were shortlisted, and reusing one person will pay off, creating the strongest lineup.

Speaking of Rockets players, 3 people are confirmed to be shortlisted. The first is Durant. We have all seen Durant. Although he once made 0 of 6 three-pointers, for a player like Durant, it doesn't matter how many shots he missed in front of him, as long as he can throw them in at critical moments. In fact, this is the biggest difference between the Rockets this season. Compared with last season, the players who can throw key balls are very stable. This game is the best proof.

The second place is Shen Jing. Compared with last season, Shen Jing’s goals have increased again this season. Some people may say that the data has not changed much, but anyone who often watches Rockets games knows that Shen Jing's stability on both ends of the offense and defense is the fundamentals of the Rockets. Take this game as an example. Shen Jing's defense at the last moment and the strong attack at the basket benefited the Rockets very much. Therefore, Shen Jing is definitely still evolving and there is still room for improvement.

The third one is Shepard. Okogie played average in this game, so Uduka gave Sheppard more time and allowed him to appear in key moments. It has to be said that after the young man was reused, he also received great rewards. Shepard scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, with a plus-minus of +19, the highest on the team. Now Shepard has truly become the most perfect puzzle piece for the Rockets, and this guy has made everyone wait.

If we talk about the coaching level, Uduka is also worthy of praise. In fact, the Magic suppressed the Rockets most of the game, but Uduka's adjustments and tactical arrangements at critical moments benefited the team considerably. For example, when Shen Jing scored two crucial points in the final quarter, everyone thought that the tactics would be designed by Durant, but Uduka played a trick to avoid the reality and let Shen Jing do it. In fact, this is the head coach's ability to make on-the-spot decisions.

In general, the Rockets have entered the first tier of the Western Conference and have also overcome the difficulty of not having the No. 1 position. VanVleet can slowly recover from his injuries. Of course, the Rockets have now created the strongest lineup, which is Shepard + Durant + Shen Jing + Amen + Xiaojia. This lineup is really balanced on offense and defense. But then again, with Ethan injured, Uduka still needs to explore the potential of the bench.