Scored 140 points! The Rockets beat the Trail Blazers. Durant scored 30+5. The Rockets had three major gains from the game.

On November 15th, the NBA Cup will continue (all except the finals will be counted as regular season results), and the Rockets will face the Trail Blazers at home. Previously, the Rockets had a record of 7 wins and 3 losses, ranking fourth in the Western Conference. From two consecutive losses at the beginning to seven wins in the last eight games, the Rockets experienced major changes in the team during the offseason, and the overall adjustment was faster than expected. In the first 10 games, the Rockets averaged 124 points per game, ranking third in the league; they averaged 113 points per game, ranking sixth in the league; their net efficiency per 100 possessions was +11.1, ranking third in the league, second only to the Thunder and Nuggets. What's more interesting is that this season, when Durant is on the court, the Rockets' net efficiency per 100 possessions is +9.3; when Durant is not on the court, the Rockets' net efficiency per 100 possessions is +15.8, which is higher than the Thunder (+15.2).

To put it simply, the young Rockets have adapted to Durant's presence and are accustomed to switching different playing styles. In the last victory over the Wizards, there was a disharmonious scene during the game. Ethan and Adams pushed each other. Judging from the pictures sent back by reporters at the scene, the two had no major problems and quickly reconciled. Adams is also a well-known good old man. The Trail Blazers have had 6 wins and 5 losses since the start. In the last five games, although they defeated the Thunder in an upset, they also lost to the Lakers, Heat and Magic, gradually losing their dark horse aura. In addition, Yang Hansen was officially transferred to the Development League and must play at least two Development League games. This is a good thing for Yang Hansen. After all, the team currently does not have a position for him. Klingen + Lowe + the highly mobile Rees is enough.

Looking back at the game, the Trail Blazers turned away from home at the beginning. Klingen completed 2+1 with Shen Jing and then Kamara scored a three-pointer. Shen Jing and Durant took turns playing singles, and Holiday and Sharp blossomed inside and outside. In the middle of the game, Kamara and Shen Jing competed on the outside, and the Trail Blazers maintained a slight lead. In the second half, the Rockets started to work hard. Jia and Durant had consecutive dunks and three-pointers. Durant completed 2+1 with Grant and Rowe. Amen counterattacked continuously. Durant was really accurate and the Blazers couldn't limit it at all. At the end of the quarter, Ethan hit another three-pointer! The Rockets led 41-32 in the first quarter. Entering the second quarter, Holiday and Murray started raining three-pointers on the Blazers' side. The Rockets only scored 3 points after half a quarter! Ethan was injured and was helped off the court by Adams. In critical moments, Durant's jump shot was the most stable.

After that, Xiao Jia and Shen Jing hit consecutive three-pointers, and Avdija and Kamara led the team to hold on to the score. At the end of the quarter, Shen Jing stole the ball and counterattacked. Xiaojia tipped in + Amen broke through and dunked with one hand. Xiaojia continued to hit three-pointers. The Rockets 69-60 Trail Blazers at halftime. Entering the second half, Durant stole the ball and assisted Shen Jing with a three-pointer. Amen stole the ball and fed Xiaojia and took off for a dunk. After that, Okoji continued to hit a three-pointer + a counter toss. After Shen Jing made a tip-in, Okoji continued to steal and dunk. The Blazers were stunned by the Rockets and could only rely on Sharp's singles to maintain the situation. In the middle period, Shen Jing and Xiao Jia continued to score three-pointers, and the Rockets opened up a point difference of 23 points at most. But after taking a big lead, the Rockets obviously slacked off again. Grant and Avdija led the team, chasing all the way to only 10 points!

At the critical moment, Adams tipped in to stop the bleeding, and then Amen made a foul free throw. The Rockets 105-91 Trail Blazers in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter of the decisive battle, Adams continued to tip-in, Durant forced a three-pointer against the defender, and then Sheppard stole the ball and counterattacked for a layup, and the Rockets reopened the point difference by more than 20 points. After that, the game lost its suspense, and in the end the Rockets defeated the Trail Blazers 140-116. According to Trail Blazers data, Holiday had 13 points and 6 assists, Sharp had 19 points and 8 rebounds, Avdija had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 7 turnovers, Kamara had 16 points and 3 rebounds, Grant had 13 points and 3 assists, and Klingen had 9 points and 8 rebounds.

Rockets data, Durant had 30 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, Xiaojia had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, Shen Jing had 25 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks, Amen had 19 points and 4 assists, Okogie had 11 points and 4 steals, Shepard had 13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals, and Adams had 5 points and 11 rebounds. First of all, congratulations to the Rockets, an unexpected victory. Due to Van Jordan's serious injury, Finney Smith is still recuperating (he will not return until the end of November at the earliest), and Ethan was injured and retired from the game. The team has fewer and fewer players available, but the team's cohesion is getting stronger and stronger. The Rockets achieved three gains in this game. First, the twin-tower combination of Adams and Shen Jing slowly showed its power. Let Adams fight hand-to-hand at the fifth position and completely release Shen Jing. Shen Jing's high-post series includes pulling out to shoot three-pointers from the outside. The opponent can't match it and makes the best use of it.

Secondly, Durant's game is getting easier and simpler. When he gets the ball, he just needs to find a way to finish, reduce mistakes, and don't have to drive his teammates. Shen Jing + Amen + Shepard organization is enough. Durant himself doesn't play that hard, but his opponents are constantly increasing his intensity, and he needs to control his playing time. For example, after widening the point difference at the last moment, Durant can clock in early. Third, Shepard is gradually realizing his talent. This season, Shepard has more and more opportunities. From organization to shooting, he has improved in all aspects. The key is that his defense is easily underestimated. The Rockets hit a climax in the transition period. He and Okogie formed two gates, and his teammates were willing to pass the ball to him. Keep this up and keep going.