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Recognize the Twin Towers tactics! The Rockets core call out to Uduka, should Adams be reused? Thanks to Shin Kyung for sending a gift

3:29pm, 19 August 2025Basketball

Although the Rockets were second in the Western Conference last season, they were eliminated by the Warriors in seven games in the playoffs, but the two-tower mode played a huge role last season. In seven games in the playoffs, the Rockets used the double tower tactics for almost a long time. At that time, Shin Kyung and Adams joined forces to play. Shin Kyung often roamed at mid-range, while Adams guarded the basket and used his confrontational ability and defense to help the Rockets stop Warriors players from rushing into the inside.

Shin Kyung can both get the ball and make a shot from mid to long distance, and he seems to be better in the game. After all, compared with the regular season averaged 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, Shen Jing's data in the playoffs further improved to averaging 21 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists per game. So around Adams, Shin Kyung's defensive tasks have obviously been reduced a lot. He can save physical fitness and devote more energy to offense and scoring at the basket, which is also the reason why he performed better in the playoffs.

So as the biggest discovery of the Rockets' tactical end last season, will the Twin Towers tactics continue next season? Obviously the answer is yes. Although the Rockets let Landale go in the offseason, they welcomed better center Clint Capela. You should know that although Capela, known as the "Biu King", is now 31 years old, his personal ability has not declined much. He can defend, grab rebounds, and has very good mobility. Capela can completely replace Landal, and he can even re-form a double tower lineup with Adams or Shin Kyung.

Alperen Shinkyung, as the Rockets' core center, also highly recognizes the double tower lineup. In a recent show, Shin Kyung talked about the Rockets' twin towers formed by himself and Adams. He said that when Coach Uduka launches a twin tower lineup, this will make his job easier. In terms of defense, he had to constantly entangle and compete with the opponent's center, and then switch to offensive mode, which would make him very tired.

And now with the double towers and Adams' defense in the inside, Shin Kyung's performance has also improved, and he has more energy on both offense and defense, and Uduka can also use Shin Kyung to score more on the offense. So Shin-kyung showed up directly, expressing his hope to see more double towers being used next season.

Of course, Shin Kyung said at the end: This is his personal wish. Whether to use the Twin Towers in the end depends on the arrangements of Rockets head coach Uduka, but obviously this is obviously for Uduka to listen to. Shin Kyung hopes to use more double towers next season, which also means that in Shin Kyung's view, the playing time of Adams and even Capela's two centers needs to be improved, especially the double towers formed by Adams and himself have been very successful last season. As long as you continue to implement such a tactical model in the new season, it is enough.

These words inadvertently gave Adams more opportunities. After all, Rockets' ace center Shin Kyoto named Shin Kyoto, willing to cooperate with Adams for a longer time and cooperate more on the court. So as long as Adams can stay healthy next season, he will have a chance to become the best "bodyguard" around Shin Kyung, and his playing time and ultimate tactical status will also be improved accordingly. So here, the veteran Adams really wants to thank his good partner Shin Kyung for his help. These words can be regarded as a big gift from Shin Kyung to Adams.

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