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Tie 7! Van Jordan 29+8+8, Uduka speaks out inspiration after the game, Rockets are ready for 44.9 million

3:14pm, 10 May 2025【Basketball】

In the first round of the playoffs, the Rockets defeated the Warriors 115-107 and dragged the game into tiebreak. There is no doubt that when we were behind 1-3, we all felt that the Rockets were either 4-1 or 4-2 by the Warriors, because the victory was tilted towards the Warriors. But the Rockets actually have a turnaround point in their 1-3 behind, which is their double tower tactics and physical fitness. The Rockets had a chance to win in G4, but Uduka was afraid of being cut by Cole in the last moment, so he gave Adams, and the Rockets lost their lead and could not keep the rebound.

Since G5, Uduka has been determined to play Adams. The Rockets' double tower tactics are difficult for the Warriors to resist. This is the advantage of size. The same is true today. Uduka's defensive tactic is that Curry holds the ball and forces it to force the ball to get the ball out, so that others can end it. The Rockets can tolerate the outbreak of Warriors role players, but Curry can't. Then on his side, the Rockets still play 15 pick-and-roll, and Shin Kyung has to watch the sixth place with the ball at low post. Jaylen Green and Smith try to hold the ball as little as possible, and they make mistakes when they get the ball.

Rockets gave Van Jordan absolute control, and he showed the style of a champion defender, and Van Jordan scored three consecutive games. In fact, from the first quarter, Van Jordan continued his performance in the past two games. Then, taking advantage of the inside, Adams and Shin Kyung frantically protect the frame, and the Rockets adopted joint defense tactics. It is just four words, "take off Curry", and kick Curry out of the offensive. It is a strategy that the Rockets can lose in team battles and Curry must die. This round of the series has become increasingly tilted towards the Rockets.

The main reason is that the Warriors have both veterans and their physical fitness can't stand it. In other words, the best chance for the Warriors is G5. If the Warriors can beat the Rockets in the last game, they will advance 4-2, and the veteran's physical fitness is OK. But in the last game, the Rockets played extremely fiercely and quickly opened to more than 20 points. Kerr gave up the game in three and a half quarters. You can say he is smart, but you can also say that he underestimated the Rockets and overestimated the age of the Warriors players.

Curry and Butler cannot play a protracted battle with the Rockets, either 5-6 games will be resolved. The longer the time is, the more beneficial the Rockets' youngsters will be. Judging from the past few games, the Rockets' young people have gradually adapted to the Warriors' style of playing and have accumulated experience. The Warriors are getting tired the more they play, and the Warriors can't handle the inside problem. Cole used his strategy to cut Adams, which was also a sign of helplessness. Jaylen Green has been in a slump for 4 consecutive games, and he may have a big explosion after the skill cooling ends.

No matter what the series is like, Van Jordan, Shin Kyung, Adams and Amen are definitely the Rockets' heroes. Shin Kyung is the Rockets' most stable basic set. Adams' rebounding Warriors really didn't handle it. Amen plays better and better. Van Jordan's timely outbreak is a timely help. Today, Big Head scored 29 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, Shen Jing scored 21 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists, Adams scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 hats, and Amen scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Jaylen Green scored 12 points, Ethan scored 8 points, and Dillon scored 3 points. Curry scored 29 points and Butler scored 27 points.

Chasing Dream Green said after the game that these games reminded him of the Raptors' performance in the 2019, and Van Jordan defeated the Warriors. This is how he defeated the Warriors. In Houston, it is still the Rockets' home court. If the Rockets can win this time, it is equivalent to completely overcoming the inner demons. Van Jordan is worth a lot this time in the playoffs. Van Jordan will have an annual salary of $44.9 million next season, which is the team's option. Just as Uduka said after the game, Van Jordan's performance in these games is incredible. He is indeed a big player, and he is 94 years old and is only the golden age of a point guard at 31 years old. To put it bluntly, if Jaylen Green averages 20 points per game in this round, Van Jordan will not be able to C himself, but Van Jordan is strong enough to let go.