A realistic truth I have to say about the Rockets victory over the Cavaliers!

The Rockets challenged the Cleveland Cavaliers away from home. VanVleet and Finney-Smith were still unable to play in this game. On the Cavaliers' side, Garland, the main point guard, is unable to play. Facing the Cavaliers, the top team in the Eastern Conference, it can be said that from the predictions of many media before the game, it will be difficult for the Rockets to defeat the Cavaliers. In particular, an impactful defender like Mitchell is a huge challenge to the Rockets' already weak backcourt.

The Rockets changed their starting lineup before the game and started a five-man starting combination of Adams, Amen Thompson, Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. and Shen Jing. The Rockets entered the state quickly at the beginning. Shen Jing and Durant scored points one after another and were in the lead from the first quarter until the Rockets suddenly misfired in the third quarter, allowing the Cavaliers to chase points one after another. Fortunately, Aaron Holiday became a substitute in the last quarter. 14 points in a single quarter directly became the key to the Rockets' victory in this game.

The Rockets defeated the Cavaliers in this game. What I have to say is that the Rockets' current basic advantage is the rebounding advantage and the performance of Shenjing and Durant. There is still no stable output in the backcourt. Occasionally, Shepherd and others have performed well, but they are not stable enough. If the Rockets' current backcourt is not resolved on December 15th, the playoffs will explode sooner or later!