3 cores with 4 shooters! The Rockets’ new team mode is released: No. 1 in the league in key statistics, Shen Jing does not hold back

The Rockets' inside strength should be at the top level in the league. Although this summer the Rockets directly waived Jock Landale, a center who can shoot three-pointers, and also gave up Enfali Dante - the Rockets did not give Dante a contract extension. In the end, Dante joined the Hawks and signed a formal contract, which can be regarded as finding a new home. However, the Rockets' inside strength has not declined but has risen. Their Shen Jing has become an All-Star center after a summer of training and competition.

And after veteran Adams received a three-year, 39 million contract extension, his performance this season has been more stable, especially his ability to grab offensive rebounds during games, ensuring the quality and quantity of the Rockets' second offense. The arrival of Capela has also made the Rockets stronger inside. Although Capela does not have much offensive ability, the average annual salary of 7 million is still affordable for the Rockets. Although Capela is now 31 years old, his ability to protect the basket is still at the top level in the league, and his offensive rebounding ability is also one of the best among the Rockets.

With the two towers of Adams and Capela supporting the inside line of the second team, coupled with the twin tower combination of the Rockets' starting lineup - Jabari Smith Jr. and Shen Jing, the Rockets' inside line is indeed one of the best in the league. The problem for the Rockets last season was that they were strong enough on the inside, but their three-point shooting ability was not strong on the outside: Last season, the Rockets were at the lower end of the league in overall three-point attempts and field goals, and their three-point shooting rate was also at the lower level. But now the Rockets' data has improved significantly. According to statistics, after 10 games, the Rockets are able to shoot 43.5% of their three-pointers per game, ranking first among all teams in the league.

Last season the Rockets were not very good at shooting three-pointers. Now, although the Rockets take fewer three-pointers, they are able to hit more three-pointers. Their three-point shooting rate is as high as 43.5%, ranking first in the league. In the final analysis, the Rockets' tactical adjustments and lineup changes have played a huge role.

Today's Rockets have three core players in their starting lineup: point guard Amen Thompson, forward Durant and inside star center Shen Jing. The three cores often encounter double-teams on the offensive end. Now the Rockets' tactics are very clear: if the three cores encounter double-teams, the remaining four shooters of the Rockets can immediately stand up to punish the opponent, of course, using long shots to score.

These four shooters are all top in the league, including Rockets power forward Jabari Smith Jr.; there is also young guard Sheppard, whose three-point shooting percentage is close to 50%; the Rockets' Tari Eason currently ranks first in the league in three-point shooting percentage; and Okogie, the Rockets' basic salary guard, also has a three-point shooting percentage of more than 45% this season. With these four marksmen, even if the Rockets' three core players are double-teamed, as long as they can pass the ball to these four shooters, it will be easier for the Rockets to score.

This is also the real reason why the Rockets have been able to increase their three-point shooting percentage to the first level in the league. This is also the Rockets' new team model and tactical routine. Key statistics show that their three-point shooting percentage ranks first in the league. The Rockets have truly transformed from a team that was good at defense but not offense last season to a team that can walk on two legs - a team with extremely strong defensive capabilities and a team with full offensive firepower.

More importantly, Shen Jing's three-point shooting percentage has reached more than 40% this season. Last season, his three-point shooting percentage was less than 30%. Now, instead of holding the Rockets back, he has become one of the Rockets' best shooters inside. The Rockets have now truly become a three-point team. They can achieve a good result of 7 wins and 3 losses. The three-point shooting is both accurate and stable. This is also an important reason.