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Although the Nets suffered a disastrous defeat against the Rockets, the performance of the new star on the bench was remarkable?

11:30am, 29 October 2025Basketball

In the previous NBA regular season, the Houston Rockets, playing at home, defeated the Brooklyn Nets 137-109. After this game, the Rockets, who ended their two-game losing streak, won their first victory of the new season, with a current record of 1 win and 2 losses; while the Nets, who had suffered a 4-game losing streak, dropped to 0-4, ranking at the bottom of the league.

In this game, although the Nets lost the game, the team's substitute center Day 'Ron Sharpe performed quite well. Sharp played 22 minutes and 16 seconds, shooting 6 of 7, 1 of 2 from beyond the three-point line, and 4 of 5 free throws. He scored a double-double of 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 assists, including 5 offensive rebounds, and 4 fouls, with a plus-minus of -10. Sharp didn't take many shots on the offensive end, but he also seized the opportunity and scored a lot of points under the basket. He also showed a certain shooting ability, and his role in rebounding in the front and backcourt was also very prominent. He also has certain passing ability and coordination ability. In addition, Sharp can also be considered to have a certain interior defensive effect on the defensive end. At least in this game, Sharp's performance can be regarded as both offensive and defensive, and he can also have very good effects on the court.

Since the start of this season, Sharp has averaged 16.5 minutes per game in the first 4 games, averaging 9.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1 steal, and 0.5 blocks per game. He also has 2.8 turnovers and 4 fouls. He has shot 80% from the field, 40% from the three-point range, and 71.4% from the free throw line. In the previous preseason games, Sharp played a total of 4 times, averaging 17.9 minutes per game. He averaged 7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 0.5 blocks per game. He also had 2 turnovers and 2.2 fouls. He shot 52.9% from the field, 50% from the three-point range, and 81.8% from the free throw line. Since the start of this season, Sharp has averaged 16.5 minutes per game in the first four games, averaging 9.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1 steal, and 0.5 blocks per game. He also has 2.8 turnovers and 4 fouls. His shooting percentage is 80%, 40% from three-point range, and 71.4% from free throws.

This summer, Sharp became a free agent. In the end, the Nets offered him a two-year contract with a total amount of US$12.5 million and part of the second year as a team option. Although the Nets' record is not good, Sharp's personal performance is still quite good, and he can also have a comprehensive effect on the offensive end. It's just that Sharp didn't play much playing time and his tactical status in the team was relatively limited, which also affected his data and performance to a great extent. Obviously, Sharp has great potential that can be tapped, and he is also capable of playing a more important role. I wonder if the Nets will provide him with more playing time as the season progresses.

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