How will Uduka arrange his troops in the new season? Has the rotation of the experimental lineup for the pre-season been confirmed?

During the preseason, Rockets coach Uduka said that the Rockets have determined four starting players, namely Shen Jing + Durant + Smith + Amen Thompson.

After the preseason, Uduka said that it was not clear what the starting lineup for the new season would be.

In the Rockets' 4 preseason games, they achieved a record of 4 wins and 0 losses. The Rockets, the Spurs and the Magic became the three teams without a defeat in the preseason.

The Rockets' four preseason games will definitely have certain reference significance for the formation of the new season. So what are the conclusions of the Rockets' preseason games?

From the Rockets' four preseason games, although the Rockets won, the Rockets experimented with different lineups and Uduka should have a certain understanding of the team's running-in and chemical reaction.

In the Rockets' first game, the Rockets defeated the Hawks at home 122:113. The purpose of Udoka's test in this game was to see how the Rockets should play when Durant is on a truce.

In the Rockets' second game, the Rockets defeated the Jazz 140:127 at home. This game was suspected to be a drill for the main lineup of the new season.

In the Rockets' third game, the Rockets defeated the Pelicans 130:128 on the road. In this game, Uduka focused on practicing the large lineup.

In the Rockets' fourth game, the Rockets defeated the Hawks 133:115 on the road. In this game, Uduka focused on practicing a small lineup.

Judging from these four games, the Rockets were the smoothest on the offensive end in Game 4. The traditional point guard controlled the rhythm, organized and connected the team; in the game when Durant took a truce, Shen Jing became the organizing center; when Durant played in the two games, the Rockets basically showed full bloom.

Judging from the first four preseason games, the Rockets' lineup is obviously uneven, and the personnel changes are relatively large. Whether it is play style, running-in, or tacit understanding, it is obviously not enough.

From the current point of view, since the electric fans are absent at the beginning of the season, they have the opportunity to compete for the starting lineup in the new season. However, at the beginning of the season, in the starting lineup stage, Uduka has only two choices, namely, Adams starting, playing a twin-tower lineup with Shen Jing, and Shepard starting, becoming a space containment point.

From the current point of view, the probability of Shepard being the starter is significantly higher than that of Adams. When Adams was the starting center, the Rockets did not play well with the twin towers. On the offensive end, Shen Jing had to stand high to support the organization. Since Adams was in the paint, Shen Jing He and Amen broke through to the inside, but the inside was very congested and the space was very poor; while Shen Jing and Adams were on the court at the same time, the quality of the Rockets' pick-and-roll defense was also not good. Both Shen Jing and Adams were unable to defend the pick-and-roll, and the Rockets would face serious challenges on both offense and defense.

Sheppard can at least open up space during his starting period. Whether it is Amen or Shen Jing, they have more space to break through to the inside with the ball, and the Rockets' space on the offensive end will become better.

On the defensive end, the Rockets are slightly better at defending pick-and-rolls. Although Shepard's size can become a defensive weakness of the Rockets, Shepard is very powerful at cutting the ball near the basket, and he basically has the charm of Paul at his peak.

The Rockets' rotation lineup is most likely to be one of Durant or Shen Jing, partnering with the bench in the transition period, allowing the Rockets to have the main offensive point in the bench transition period. At least Shen Jing and Amen, at least one player will serve as the team's offensive initiator. Especially when Ethan partners with Amen, the Rockets will most likely go crazy in transitions between offense and defense, and the Rockets will play a lot of fast-paced counterattacks.

Of course, Uduka made various attempts in the four preseason games. Uduka tried various lineups. It is certain that the four players of Ethan, Adams, Finney Smith, and Okogie will occupy important rotation positions. Uduka will most likely experiment with different lineups based on different on-field situations.

The new season is about to begin. With the joining of Durant, bringing new blood to the Rockets, coupled with the return of Okogie, Finney Smith and many players, the Rockets' new season is destined to make people excited.