Rockets advanced data exposed, Shen Jing is the king, Durant creates miracles

A set of high-level data released by Rockets special media recently attracted widespread attention and completely subverted the impression of many fans. This data reveals the ON/OFF value of the Rockets last season. One of the most shocking discoveries is that Shin Kyung topped the team with an amazing advantage of 8.2 without any suspense, and behind him, Jaylen Green and Dillon Brooks became the only shortcomings in the starting lineup.

What is even more puzzling is that those players who were "abandoned" by the Rockets - Green, Dillon and Landale, have all negative values, and the numbers are extremely low. Landale's performance even has an extremely negative impact of -3.8. This means that when these players are not on the court, the Rockets can win more games instead. These data are like a sharp scalpel, accurately revealing the pain points of the Rockets lineup.

Shin Kyung's existence injected new impetus into the Rockets. Whether offense or defense, the Rockets' overall efficiency has been greatly improved when he is on the court, reaching close to the playoff level. His ability to respond and finish at the basket have become key hubs for the Rockets' offense and defense. In contrast, although Green's scoring performance was quite impressive in the regular season, the reveal of advanced data brought the truth to the surface - whenever he was not present, the Rockets' 100-round scores actually won 8.1 more points. Especially in the playoff showdown with the Warriors, Green averaged 13.3 points in scoring performance and 37.2% shooting percentage, which further proved his weakness in key games.

Dillon Brooks' label of "defensive tough guy" has encountered the same doubts. Although his single defense ability has been widely recognized, the -1.5 net win exposed his shortcomings in team defense. Rockets media analysts believe that Dillon's departure has brought new opportunities to the team's outside defense, and the growth of young players such as Ethan and Amen has brought more competitive defensive performances to the Rockets.

However, the most eye-catching focus is Durant's "miracle bonus". Durant's performance in leading the team was amazing when he played for the Suns last season. Despite frequent loopholes in the Suns' defensive end, he was able to lead the team to a 5.6 net victory and become the team's core strength. What is even more shocking is that when Durant missed 20 games due to injury, Booker and Bill led the team to only 3 wins and 17 losses, and the Suns fell directly from No. 1 in the Western Conference to the play-off circle. Advanced defensive data also proves the value of Durant. He ranks second in the league in terms of limiting the opponent's shooting percentage, second only to Rockets rookie Amen Thompson, and can be called the "last line of defense" of the Suns' defense. Houston fans are also very happy with the data of new Rockets Finney Smith. In the Nets' sluggish performance, Smith almost supported the team's offensive and defensive system with a high impact contribution of 15.5. His performance, especially his outstanding ability on the defensive end, is directly in sharp contrast to the negative effects of Green and Dillon. Through this deal, the Rockets exchanged for three players at the peak, Durant, Smith and Capela, which quickly improved the team's overall strength and became one of the most competitive teams this season. The addition of

Durant completely changed the Rockets' tactical logic. Rockets legend Tom Janovic pointed out: "Durant doesn't need to be the team's all-round leader. He is good at using screens to catch jumpers and can perfectly fit Uduka's system." In fact, the Rockets coaching staff has already formulated a clear new plan - to put Durant back to the third position, rather than the fourth position in the Suns. Durant has hit 48.8% in the fourth position over the past five years, setting a record low in nearly five years; however, when he played in the third position, his shooting percentage soared to 51.4%, with a 38.2% three-point shooting percentage. The clips leaked from the training camp also confirmed this tactical change: Durant and Shin Kyung attracted double teams after pick-and-roll, and then passed the ball to the teammates in the bottom corner, assisting and hitting a three-pointer. This tactic of "superstar restraint and team end" is exactly the optimal solution that the Rockets have always pursued.

What makes the opponent even more difficult is that Durant will usher in an unprecedented "burden reduction" in the Rockets. Front players such as Ethan and Smith will be responsible for assisting in defense sweeping, while Adams and Capela will be responsible for protecting the basket, and Durant can focus on the deadly offense he is best at. In this way, the Rockets' overall strength has been greatly improved, and the balance between offense and defense has been perfectly guaranteed.

This advanced data report reveals the often overlooked truths in the basketball world. If Green's talent cannot be transformed into victory, it will be nothing more than an empty talk; Dillon's defensive ability, single-handed combat cannot cover up his lack of contribution to the team; and Durant's greatness lies in that he can not only improve his own performance, but also activate the potential of the entire team. During the offseason, a series of operations by the Rockets have made the team look brand new. From sending away three "negative" players to introducing three players at the peak, Durant, Smith and Capela, the Rockets media have used data to stamp the "full mark" of this deal. The Houston Rockets in the new season will surely win one after another, hitting back the eyes of all doubters and writing a new chapter of their own.