No Jabari Smith Jr, no Tari Eason, no problem! The Rockets put their “sophomores” in the fridge, but they keep winning. Last night, they easily beat the Warriors (118-101) for a 4th victory in four matches, synonymous with a place in the semi-finals of the competition.
“I really only look at two things: that we give it our all, and that we play together” explained Ben Sullivanthe coach of Houston in the summer league. “As long as what we do on the pitch stays within those two elements, that’s all there is to it. »
For the 3rd time in a row, the Rockets led by 18 points and more, and this time it was rookie Cam Whitmore who stood out with 26 points, 5 rebounds and above all 8 steals!!! ” Eight ??? » he asks after the game. “The coach told me that I had 6 after three quarters, and I tried to aim for 10”. Author of a good 11 of 21 on shots with 5 3-point successes, Whitemore broke free in attack in the absence of the Eason-Smith tandem.
“I found it really good. He took important shots, he blocked a shot, he dunked, all that… This is perhaps my favorite game of him in this summer league” reacted his coach, while Cam Whitmore explained that he was starting to better control the tempo. “My teammates find me, I find them too, and I learn the systems and how to position myself on the pitch. »
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D= defensive rebound; T = Total Bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
