The Rockets got off to a good start. There are two sets of answers to the biggest question. The boss officially expressed his position.

The NBA preseason is in full swing. The Houston Rockets, who ranked second in the regular season last season and were quite active this offseason, made their debut under the spotlight and faced the Atlanta Hawks at home. In this campaign, although Aerospace City gave up forward generals Durant, Finney-Smith and Tate, they were also exempted from the game, but with many soldiers and generals, it was still no problem for them to defeat the Hawks. Halfway through the third quarter, the Rockets only led by one point, but in the next quarter and a half, they made a wave to end the suspense of victory. Compared with the inconsequential preseason victory or defeat, the Rockets' performance in the game deserves more attention. Their biggest question already has two sets of answers.

The so-called biggest problem is that after Van Fleet fell down due to a knee injury, the back line was tight and unable to find a suitable No. 1 position to organize the offense. Prior to this, it was generally believed that this situation was both an opportunity and a challenge for last year's No. 3 overall pick Sheppard. In fact, Udoka also gave the Kentucky sharpshooter enough ball rights and playing time. Unfortunately, Shepard played nearly 19 minutes, made 2 of 7 sports games, and only scored 7 points and 2 rebounds. At the same time, he only sent out 1 assist, but made 3 turnovers. His performance was not satisfactory.

As the saying goes, "If you plant flowers intentionally, they will not bloom, but if you plant willows unintentionally, they will become shades." The designated starter did not cause any disturbance, but an inconspicuous second-round pick with a two-way contract made people shine. This player is the MVP of the Development League because he looks exactly like "Northeast Rain Sister" JD Davidson. Davis played 22 minutes in this game, almost the entire final quarter, and gained Uduka's trust and focus. The young man also seized this opportunity, shooting 6 out of 9 in sports games, including 5 out of 7 three-pointers, and finished with 17 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists. No comparison means no harm. Compared with the hesitant Sheppard, Davidson is more explosive, more decisive in shooting and passing, and is obviously more confident on the court. Although it is too early to say that Davidson can be the starter, but as long as he can continue this kind of performance, he will have a place in the regular rotation.

Another solution is to weaken the No. 1 position and allow other positions to participate more in support and organization. Shen Jing's experience in the European Championships has made him feel better. He clocked out in two quarters of this game, leaving behind an all-around score of 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and a game-high plus-minus of +18, which is deeply hidden in his merit and fame. It is foreseeable that the Turkish Tower will play a big role in organizing offense in the new season and will compete with Jokic in all aspects. At the same time, Amen Thompson also has high hopes from Uduka. Judging from this game, his shooting has improved, but his movement control skills still need to be polished.

In the post-game interview, Shen Jing, who is the leader, also officially stated: "We are on the same page and consider each other. We share the ball so well and play a high-level game. In the new season, each of us is ready!" This statement also echoes Durant's previous remarks that there is no point guard in the worst case. There can be no No. 1 position in the Rockets, or everyone can be the No. 1 position. Can Shen Jing lead Aerospace City to play such team basketball? In your opinion, what's the best way for them to fill the void left by VanVleet's injury?

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