22VS11! After playing like this and only losing one point, how do you evaluate this Rockets team?

A few months have passed and the NBA regular season has officially started. I have to say that the league is so eye-catching. It is the ultimate showdown between the Rockets and the Thunder. The state shown by the two teams on the court is completely unlike the regular season. The first game is two overtimes. It is not an exaggeration to say that this intensity is the intensity of the Western Conference Finals. Although the Thunder struggled to win the game with Alexander's free throws in the end, the Rockets showed a competitive state that left people full of room for imagination.

Let’s talk about the game first. Neither team treated this game as a regular season. The Rockets had their top five lineups, the shortest of which turned out to be 201 centimeters Amen. Although the inside and rebounds accounted for Although the Rockets have an absolute advantage, the shortcomings exposed by the Rockets are also obvious, especially the three-pointers of Adams and Amen are not stable, which will cause the Rockets' space to be compressed. Of course, the core problem is the Rockets' No. 1 position, which is the key to losing.

Due to Van Jordan's injury, the Rockets were in a situation where no one was available. The most obvious manifestation is the data. After the whole game, the Rockets made 22 turnovers. On the other hand, the Thunder only had 11 turnovers. The Rockets lost 16 points more than the Thunder due to mistakes. To be honest, in the normal stage, the Rockets actually maintained a weak lead. It was precisely because of this weak gap that the Rockets finally lost the game.

Of course, for the Rockets, this is not all. After all, their lineup still needs to be adjusted. Although Van Jordan is not here, the team does not have the ability to continue to sign contracts and can only dig within the team. Durant's adjustment with the team also needs time to be verified. Even under such circumstances, the Rockets can still finish two overtime games with the Thunder, which is enough to prove the Rockets' room for growth. Don't forget, the Thunder were the championship last season. If the Rockets can do this without any changes in the lineup, it is not difficult to not have expectations.

Judging from the subsequent development of the two teams, although the Rockets lost this game, it was not without gains. Through this high-intensity game, the team found its own problems, especially the depth and lineup flexibility at the 1st position. As the season progresses, Van Jordan's return will solve the team's organizational problems to a large extent, and Durant's integration with the team will gradually deepen. I believe that in subsequent games, the Rockets can make adjustments based on the problems exposed in this game and improve the team's overall strength.

For the Thunder, this victory will further enhance the team's confidence. As the defending champions, their goal in the new season is undoubtedly to win the championship again. Judging from the current situation, the team's lineup has maintained the stability of last season, and the core players are also in excellent condition. However, as the season progresses, the Thunder will also need to face challenges from other teams, especially competition from other strong teams in the Western Conference. How to maintain the health and condition of the team during the long season will be the key to whether the Thunder can successfully defend the title.

Overall, the opening game between the Rockets and Thunder is undoubtedly a classic showdown in the new NBA season. It not only shows a high level of competitive status, but also sets a wonderful tone for the new NBA season. I believe that in subsequent games, there will be more exciting showdowns waiting for fans.