Shooting 60% from three-point range! Okogie fills Dillon s vacancy, the Rockets 3.1 million signing is very profitable

The Rockets played against the Celtics in an away game and ended up winning 128-101. The Rockets won the first three consecutive games of the season. The record is 3 wins and 2 losses, fifth in the Western Conference. They have completely recovered from their two-game losing streak. In fact, the Rockets' top five teams are quite strong. After all, they only lost to the Pistons and Thunder by 5 points in total. But the trump card is not for you to use regularly, but to be used in the rounds when needed. Uduka was sober, and after two consecutive losses, he began to change the lineup and put Okogie into the starting lineup. This operation completely revived the Rockets.

After Okogie was mentioned as the starter, the Rockets were able to beat their opponents by 73 points in three games. This is an immediate impact. This is also the reason why Clippers fans are dissatisfied with Tyronn Lue. Udoka quickly changed his lineup at the cost of 2 games and was so successful. However, the Clippers also let Collins play as a substitute instead of starting. Of course, the Rockets getting Okogie and the Clippers getting Collins are not a price. The Clippers traded Powell for Collins, but the introduction of Bill filled the vacancy and made the lineup more reasonable.

The Rockets took Okogie for free, and the annual salary signed by both parties was only a base salary of 3.1 million. In today's inflationary NBA, this price is really a bargain. Take a look at Okogie's performance in the 5 games he joined the Rockets. He averaged 10 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 22.4 minutes per game, shooting 63.6% from the field and 60% from three-point range. Moreover, the production efficiency is high, Okogie averaged 1.8 three-pointers per game. This is a career high for Okogie. His average of 1.1 hits per game last season was the highest in his past career. He averaged less than 1 three-pointer in other seasons, but he made 1.8 with the Rockets.

The main reason is that the Rockets have too many points to contain their opponents, allowing Okogie to get a lot of open opportunities. Durant can attract a double attack, and Shen Jing can post up in a high post to get the ball. If the opponent doesn't come up to double attack, he will lose points. These two core attacks created many opportunities for the rest of the Rockets. Therefore, Smith's statistics this season have also skyrocketed to 15 points, an increase of 3 points compared to last season. The Rockets' constipated offense has also been resolved. Last season, the Rockets ranked fourth in the league in defensive efficiency, but last in the league in offensive efficiency.

The Rockets' offensive efficiency ranks first in the league this year, and there is a huge gap between them and second place. And this is the effect of Durant joining. He has improved the Rockets' offense and defense. Last season, Amen ranked first in the league in limiting opponents' shooting percentage per 100 possessions, and Durant was second. The Rockets had two defensive gates last season. Of course, this is Durant's effect. The rise of Okogie made the Rockets understand how to utilize their resources. It was really the highlight after he entered the starting lineup.

Okogie used to be called a defensive powerhouse, but he was not good at offense, especially three-pointers. But Okogie has perfected his shooting skills in the past few years. He and Durant have a good personal relationship, and the two have a tacit understanding in the Suns. Signing with the Rockets with a minimum salary was also the reason why Durant joined. And after Okogie entered the starting lineup, Durant directly said that this was a great operation and Okogie deserves to start. Today, against the Green Army, Okogie made 3 of 5 three-pointers and contributed 12 points, 2 rebounds and 1 steal. Rockets reporter Bradaux said after the game that Okogie activated the Rockets and a basic salary was a hard-earned operation. The main reason is that Okogie's presence allows the Rockets to regain Dillon.

Last season, the Rockets had three strong defensive points in their starting lineup. Dillon, Van Jordan and Amen locked up the perimeter, and Shen Jing was responsible for protecting the frame. Dillon was traded away, and when the Rockets deployed their top five players, Amen had to find all kinds of deficiencies to fill in the outside defense. Okogie's entry into the starting lineup will first relieve the pressure on Amen's defensive backs. Then Okogie's defense itself has the strength of the first team. He just was not selected for the first team, especially the top defensive backs in the league. Okogie is a defensive warrior who can defeat Harden and Curry at their peak. To be honest, Okogie's role in the Rockets is no worse than Dillon, and the Rockets exchanged the basic salary for a value of 80 million.