The Rockets won the gate! Team record pointed out that Uduka s tactics: focus on defense and light on offense, and do not lose offensive rebounds

Now the Rockets' offensive end has been greatly improved, and they have obtained superstar Durant. This is well known, but in fact, everyone has also seen that the Rockets' defense seems to have become stronger now. Although the two starters Jaylen Green and Dillon Brooks had good defenses last season, the Rockets recruited these players this summer offseason have excellent defensive abilities. For example, Durant, although he is not a super defensive player, his defense is above average.

The Rockets' two new players, Finney Smith and Capela, needless to say how strong the defense is. Finney Smith was the defensive core of the Lakers' forward last season, and Capela was the starting center of the Rockets back then. He was also the Rockets' interior defensive gate. His rebounds, blocks, assisted defense, and pick-and-roll abilities are quite strong. Although he is old now, Capela has always been in good shape.

The day before, the Rockets signed another defensive gate Okogi. Okogi played for the Suns and Hornets last season. He only signed a basic salary of $3.1 million a year with the Rockets. With such a small amount of money, he signed a forward and guard who can shoot and defend. Rockets general manager Raphael Stone is really capable.

Because Uduka is the head coach of the Rockets, any player Stone signs must obtain Uduka's consent. The only offensive player that the Rockets sign this summer is probably Kevin Durant. The other players basically have outstanding defensive skills, but their offensive skills are not particularly outstanding.

Adam Spolane, a Rockets reporter, commented directly after seeing the Rockets signing the defensive gate Okoji, he commented: "Everyone should have seen it. Signing Okoji can just confirm how eager Uduka is to have defensive players. Uduka values defense and rebounding protection more than shooting on the offensive end, which is why they attach so much importance to offensive rebounding."

In fact, everyone has seen that the Rockets were very good at defense last season. Among the teams with the least points lost, the Rockets ranked fifth last season, and the Rockets were also the team with the strongest rebounding ability in rebounding and frontcourt last season. So the Rockets won the second record in the Western Conference through defense. Now the Rockets have improved their offense with Durant, and Uduka wants to improve their defense even more. After all, last season's defense has made both the Rockets and Uduka taste the sweetness.

Durant is here next season, and the Rockets' offensive problem is solved. As long as you can continue to strengthen your defense, the Rockets will definitely win the championship by relying on defense. At least in Uduka's eyes, the Rockets' defense and rebounding are more important. Because of Durant on the offensive end, it does not seem to be particularly critical in Uduka's opinion.

attaches importance to defense and despise offense. This is the coaching characteristic of Uduka, which also proves Uduka's trust in Durant's offensive level from another perspective. Next season, the Rockets not only need to do a good job in defense and grab rebounds, but also cannot lose offensive rebounds on their survival, because last season, the Rockets ranked in the middle and upper reaches of the league, and more often they rely on offensive rebounds and second-point scoring. Therefore, offensive rebounds are their lifeline for the Rockets. They cannot lose defense, and even more so.