Scored 60 points in 2 games! Rockets’ Durant took the initiative to take responsibility for the loss and renewed his contract for 90 million in 2 years, but Stone missed it

Durant is not only a superstar for the Rockets, but he has also been rated as one of the top ten stars in the league by some media in the new season. Although at the age of 37, he is no longer as brave as he once was, Durant is still the best scorer and most efficient attacker in the NBA. The Rockets recruited Durant to solve problems at critical moments, but now when other Rockets players are languishing, Durant bravely stands up and takes on the burden of scoring.

Although the Rockets lost the two games, Durant's performance should be impeccable. In the first game against the Thunder, the Rockets lost on the road. Although they lost by 1 point, Durant scored 23 points and added 9 rebounds, which was a very good performance. The Rockets came to home against the Pistons in the next game, but they still lost.

In this game, Durant started the scoring mode. He no longer allowed Shen Jing, Smith Jr. or Amen Thompson to take the initiative in attacking. He became the Rockets' first offensive point. In the entire game, Durant made 9 of 18 shots and 3 of 3 three-pointers in 37 minutes, scoring 37 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 1 block. It can be said that Durant really burned himself to win. The 37-year-old veteran ran all over the court like a 27-year-old boy. Even in the last few offensive rounds, Durant had the ball in his hands to advance the offense.

It can be said that at that time, the only one who could stand up and score for the Rockets was Durant. The Rockets lost, and it was a two-game losing streak. Everyone could accept the loss in the first game to the Thunder, but in the second game they lost to the Pistons, who were not as strong as themselves, obviously everyone couldn't accept it.

After the game, Durant took the initiative to take responsibility in an interview. He believed that it was his poor performance that caused the Rockets to lose. He said that he missed some good opportunities, and some balls bounced on the basket and failed to make a shot. 9 goals were not made. He actually ran to his offensive point, but sometimes he took the shot too hastily, and sometimes he didn't follow up well. Originally, he felt that he could make all the shots. In that case, the outcome of the game would be different.

Durant also thanked the audience. This was the Rockets' home opener. Durant said that the atmosphere was great. He was very happy to see the Rockets finish their first home game. The next step is to find the rhythm and become stronger during the season. This is Durant. Although he performed very well in both games and even exceeded everyone's expectations, Durant is very dedicated and responsible. He believes that as the first core and leader of the Rockets, the main reason why the Rockets failed to win is still with him.

In fact, it doesn't matter that the Rockets lost two games. After all, it is the beginning of the season and the team still needs a lot of running-in. Moreover, the Rockets also lost to the Magic in the first game last season, but then they started a winning streak, and finally ended the regular season second in the Western Conference. However, we have seen Durant's value and superstar quality from these two games. Moreover, the Rockets also renewed Durant's two-year contract with 90 million yuan, with an average annual salary of 45 million. To be able to recruit a superstar like Durant - who scored 60 points in two games - it can be said that Manager Stone has indeed missed the opportunity.

The Rockets need to continue to adjust, and Udoka also needs to use more capable players and give up some underperforming role players, so as not to waste Durant's only two or three years at his peak.