Eye-opening film session helps Rockets confront defensive issues in back-to-back blowout losses
Trey Lyles and the Kings had their way offensively against Jalen Green and the Rockets in the first of their two-game set Monday. It was the second straight defensive disaster for Houston, which has allowed 293 points in its past two games.following Monday’s loss to the Kings wasn’t enough to jar the Rockets, Tuesday’s practice and film session might have done the trick.
Tate’s comments sounded like the session had sparked a realization. Asked why it took 54 games and 41 losses for players to notice the lack of effort, however, Silas said he didn’t think it was a season-long affliction. Then the Rockets lost 13 consecutive games from Dec. 27 to Jan. 21. In the eight games since the losing streak ended — including wins over Minnesota, Detroit and Oklahoma City — Houston’s defensive rating is fourth-worst in the league. During that span, the Rockets allowed the most points off turnovers of any team, and ranked among the bottom four teams in opponent second-chance points and opponent fast-break points.“They’re doing whatever they want,” Smith said.
“There was a lot of head nods to what I said,” Silas said. “There was a lot of ‘You’re rights,’ there was a lot of ‘My bads’ and all that. But yeah, we have a good group of guys and they take responsibility and they're not afraid of the accountability that comes along with it. So yeah, it was a good film session.”
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