Only 11 points from 3 of 8 shots, but 8 rebounds and 2 assists! Rockets Jaylen Green transformed, Wright was right

The Rockets started very well in the previous game against the Warriors. After two quarters, the Rockets were already 27 points ahead, and the Warriors directly replaced all the main players in the third quarter. If the Rockets' substitute lineup had not performed well and was almost caught up with the Warriors, the Rockets' starting lineup was even expected to secure the victory after the end of two quarters.

Even if he was sent back to the court in the third quarter, the starting five Tigers of the Rockets are still remarkable. They shot very high in shooting percentage and showed strong integrity on the court, changing their previous style of fighting and relying on singles, and all five players scored in double digits. Even Jaylen Green, who has an average touch, has performed brilliantly in this game.

Looking back on the fifth match with the Warriors, Jaylen Green made only 3 goals in 8 shots in 28 minutes, with a shooting percentage of 37.5%; 2 of 4 three-pointers made 50% shooting percentage; 3 of 5 free throws made 60% shooting percentage. It can be said that Jaylen Green's offensive feel is still not good in this game. But unlike in the past, he no longer blindly made large numbers of shots to try to shoot.

In this game, Jaylen Green achieved a transformation: he no longer focused on crazy attacks, and also abandoned the brainless breakthrough style. When personal scoring is blocked, he chooses to help his teammates create scoring opportunities through active defense and precise passes, while limiting the Warriors' offense on the defensive end, making contributions to the Rockets' final victory.

Rockets head coach Uduka previously said that even if Jaylen Green fails to hit the offense, he can still stay on the court because he can help his teammates score through passing and organizing offense, which is a responsibility he needs to bear. This demand made by coach Uduka for Jaylen Green, although Jaylen Green's offensive confidence in recent games has been affected to a certain extent, his performance in defense and passing is always online.

In the previous game against the Warriors, Jaylen Green scored only 11 points, but contributed 2 assists and grabbed 8 rebounds, and there were no mistakes in the whole game. It can be seen that Jaylen Green played more steadily in this game, no longer rushing to achieve success and frequently shooting. He successfully transformed into a defensive back, helping his teammates score with excellent defense and offensive franchise, which is also one of the key factors in the Warriors' loss to the Rockets.

In fact, Jaylen Green is not a defender who is good at scoring, and coach Uduka often uses him as a double-energy guard. In addition, Jaylen Green's personal defensive ability this season has improved significantly compared to the past. With his excellent defense and passing ability, Jaylen Green still gained the trust of the Rockets even though he failed to achieve anything on the offensive end. This is also one of the reasons why coach Uduka never lowered Jaylen Green to substitute in five games.

As former NBA player Dorrell Wright said in a program: "Even if you don't score, Jaylen Green needs to understand that he can also influence the game. Whether as a defender or a playmaker, he can do better. If he can improve his physical fitness without affecting his athletic ability, his competitive level will be improved to a higher level." It can be seen that it is generally believed that as long as Jaylen Green can contribute to defense and passing in the event of inaccurate offense, he is still an excellent player.