Congratulations to the Rockets! The two shooters scored 30 points and 5 three-pointers, supporting the second lineup and making 0 mistakes in the game.

For the Rockets' success this season, in addition to the stable performance of the two superstars Durant and Shen Jing, the strength of the second team is also the key to their victory. Take the most recent game where the Rockets defeated the Cavaliers. In this game, the two shooters of the Rockets' second team, Shepard and Holiday, performed extremely well.

Although the team's so-called "Big Three" played solidly - Durant scored 20 points, Shen Jing posted a near-triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, and Amen Thompson also had 12 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in a single game - Sheppard and Holiday, the two sharpshooters in the Rockets' second team, scored 30 points together in this game and scored 5 key three-pointers.

From a statistical point of view, Holiday made 5 of 7 shots, 3 of 5 three-pointers, and 5 of 5 free throws in 19 minutes of playing time. He scored 18 points. This score was not only the highest score of the second team, but also ranked third on the team, second only to Shen Jing and Durant. In addition to his 18-point contribution, he also scored 1 steal, and his plus-minus value in this game reached +6.

Another young shooter, 21-year-old Reed Shepard, made 5 of 11 shots and 2 of 5 three-pointers in 23 minutes. He scored 12 points, plus 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. The plus-minus value also reached +7. What is even more commendable is that the two backcourt shooters did not make a single mistake throughout the game. You know, both of them play for about 20 minutes, and they have the ball in their hands for a long time, but they can maintain zero mistakes, which is enough to show how stable the performance of these two point guards is.

Sheppard's performance in this game was quite satisfactory. While scoring in double figures, he also had rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. He also made two three-pointers. This is a concrete manifestation of his consistent and stable performance. Aaron Holiday was among the best players in this game. As a substitute, he scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, directly confronting the opponent's superstar Mitchell. Without the tit-for-tat confrontation between Holiday and Mitchell, the Rockets may not be able to defeat the Cavaliers, and they may have been overtaken by their opponents in the fourth quarter.

So, the Rockets' two shooters Holiday and Sheppard not only support the team's second lineup, but also become the biggest boost to the starting lineup. Rockets coach Uduka has always emphasized team basketball. In his eyes, Rockets players are not divided into main players and substitutes. As long as they can perform in the game, they are good players.

When Ethan missed 4 to 6 weeks due to injury, the Rockets immediately gave 29-year-old shooter Aaron Holiday more opportunities to perform. In the last three games, Holiday scored 10 points, 10 points and 18 points respectively. Especially in the third game against the Cavaliers, he not only became the top scorer of the Rockets' second team, but also became a key figure in the team's victory. Without him, the Rockets may not be able to survive until the last moment, let alone widen the point difference again.

When Durant and Shen Jing were guarded against double-teaming by their opponents, it was Holiday who stood up and used precise free throws and three-pointers to help the Rockets widen the score gap with the Cavaliers. Therefore, Ethan and even Finney Smith can rest in peace and recuperate. With Holiday here and these two sharpshooters supporting the second team, the Rockets still have the strength to defeat strong teams. Even if they face the Denver Nuggets, one of the strongest teams in the league, in the next game, the overall strength of the Rockets' second team is not inferior to their opponents.