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Dream-chasing praises Rockets defense: The difficulty of the confrontation is higher than that of the Timberwolves, but the technical level is much lower

8:16am, 24 May 2025Basketball

Recently, the Warriors Chasing Dream Green talked about the differences between the two playoff opponents of the Rockets and the Timberwolves in his live broadcast room, which attracted a lot of attention. Zhu Meng Green believes that the Rockets are stronger opponents than the Timberwolves, but the Timberwolves' skills are much better than the Rockets'. The Warriors met the Rockets and the Timberwolves in this year's playoffs. As a defensive, Zhu Meng Green knew the most and was the most qualified person to evaluate the two teams, so what he said was very pertinent.

Zhumeng Green said on the show: "The Rockets' physical confrontation was actually higher than the Timberwolves. In terms of game strategy, the Rockets need to hurt their bodies to get in the score with their opponents. The second round was not so intense. I said as a person who has experienced it. I think the Rockets are harder than the Timberwolves, but the Timberwolves are much higher than the Rockets in terms of technical aspects." Zhui Meng Green praised the Rockets' defensive ability, and also pointed out that the Rockets' poor skills and lack of shooting ability, otherwise they would be the second round player.

Chasing Dream Green also used a metaphor, believing that the Rockets' style of playing is like playing drums, and the Timberwolves' style of playing is playing the piano. The Rockets need to consume more physical energy to invest in the confrontation. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rockets almost won the Warriors. As Zhu Meng Green said, the Rockets' skills are still not enough, most of them are young, and they are basically nervous. In addition, they lack shooting ability, so they suffer a great loss in the first round.

However, the Rockets' overall framework is still good, with good defensive level and sufficient confrontational ability. If young Rockets players strengthen shooting training and improve their shooting ability in the offseason, they will be stronger next year. Whether it is the team's core players Shin Kyung, Jaylen Green, Amen Thompson, Jabbarry Smith Jr., and Ethan's shooting in the playoffs are not very good.

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