The Durant Effect! The strongest offense in the NBA! The Rockets are heading for the championship

November 2, NBA regular season: The Rockets defeated the Celtics 128-101, and the Rockets won three consecutive victories. After this campaign, the Rockets ranked seventh in the Western Conference with 3 wins and 2 losses. In the last three games, the Rockets scored 137, 139 and 128 points respectively. So far this season, the Rockets have averaged 127.8 points per game, ranking first in the league!

The Rockets' net efficiency (points per 100 possessions) this season is +12.5, ranking second in the league, second only to the Spurs (+13.3). Durant said after the game: "When we are on full fire, it is difficult for anyone to beat us!" With Durant, the Rockets' offense has reached a big level and has become the league's top level.

Durant averaged 34.9 minutes per game this season, scoring 27.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals, 1 block, and 3.3 turnovers. He shot 55.1% from the field, 40.9% from the three-point range, 85.4% from the free throw line, and 68.6% from the field. Why are Durant's assists declining? Because he is more of an end point.

In the first five games of the season, Shen Jing averaged 22.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game, shooting 47.3% from the field and 52.9% from the three-point range. In the first five games of the season, he averaged at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Shen Jing (23 years and 100 days old) became the youngest player in the NBA to achieve this. Shen Jing's contract is 185 million for five years and expires in 2030.

Seven members of the Rockets team averaged double figures per game: Jabari Smith Jr. averaged 15 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, with three shooting percentages: 43.5%, 36.7%, 90.9%. Amen averaged 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.6 turnovers per game, with three shooting percentages: 46.7%, 9.1%, 69.2%. A total of 1 of 11 three-pointers!

Shepard, who has high hopes from Rockets fans, has improved his performance. Today against the Celtics, he scored 12 points and 3 assists on 4 of 5 three-pointers. He has played in 5 games this season, all as a substitute. He averaged 21.4 minutes per game, 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1 steal, and 1.4 turnovers. His three shooting percentages were: 39.1%, 44.4%, and 80%.

With the Rockets' current configuration, do you think they can break out of the Western Conference?