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After 0 of 3, 7 consecutive hits, Durant s offense was too stable, the Rockets main frame was formed, Shen Jing had 13 assists and became a point forward.

2:30pm, 9 October 2025【Basketball】

The Rockets faced the Jazz in the second preseason game. Durant made his debut after joining. After an offseason of operations, the Rockets' lineup has changed significantly. Durant needs to work with the team and adapt to the new tactics. After the game started, the team deliberately passed the ball to Durant and created opportunities. The game was relatively simple and a lot of mistakes were made. Durant did not enter the state. He played 8 minutes in the first quarter and took all three shots. On the fourth shot, he broke the scoring drought with a mid-range shot.

After all, Durant is not in his peak state. He cannot quickly become the core player when he can't get the ball. He and Shen Jing need to blend in and integrate into the tactical system. The Rockets played awkwardly in the first quarter. After Durant left the game, Shen Jing completely let go and scored consecutive points. The team's main problem is still the No. 1 position, which lacks the ability to organize passes and sort out the offense. Unlike the last one, Amen Thompson’s role has changed.

In the first game, Shepard played the No. 1 position and was responsible for organizing the offense. Unfortunately, he only had 1 assist in the game. In this game, he and Amen Thompson still partnered in the backcourt, but the division of labor was different. Amen Thompson held the ball more, and Shepard was equivalent to a No. 2 position. This change has a good effect. In the first quarter, Amen Thompson had an all-around performance of 6 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Twin Towers + Durant + Jr. Holiday + Davidson, the Rockets rotated a new lineup in the second quarter. There was no good point guard, so they went directly to the two No. 1 positions.

Shen Jing and Durant have high golf IQs. It only took one quarter to show their tacit understanding. Durant used a mid-range turn to hit the second sports game score. The new lineup is much better than expected. Capela plays the center and is responsible for rebounding and defense, allowing Shen Jing to appear at the 4th position. He takes the ball more to initiate attacks, and even dribbles to the frontcourt, switching back and forth between the twin towers and playing center. The thick enough lineup also supports Uduka's attempts at tactical matching.

Without a point guard who can pass the ball, Shen Jing showed his vision to the fullest. He made two wonderful passes to assist Amen Thompson and Capela to complete dunks. After experience in Europe, Shen Jing has evolved and sent out 9 assists in the first half, which is exactly the data of a No. 1 position. Uduka was very cautious in using Durant and did not play much time. He also showed his offensive kaleidoscope ability, including three-pointers, breakthroughs, and pull-up shots. However, he made more mistakes. After 0 of 3 in the beginning, he went 7 of 7 and scored 20 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. The offense was too stable, helping the team easily defeat the Jazz.

He only played three quarters in his debut and has become the team's leading scorer. An efficient offense is something the Rockets need very much. As long as he is on the court, the team will not fall into a scoring drought. Moreover, Durant has not fully exerted his strength in this game, and is just trying his best. Shen Jing scored 13 points and 13 assists and became a point forward. The more he played, the more he looked like Jokic, and his finishing ability also improved. After two preseason games, the Rockets' main frame has taken shape, with Shepard, Amen Thompson, Durant, Smith and Shen Jing forming the starting lineup.