His ability to control the court is quite amazing! Do the Rockets’ new backcourt players have a chance to secure a spot in the rotation?

In a previous NBA preseason game, the Houston Rockets defeated the Utah Jazz 140-127 at home. After this game, the Rockets achieved two consecutive wins in the preseason and currently have a record of 2 wins and 0 losses, while the Jazz suffered two consecutive losses in the preseason and currently have a record of 0 wins and 2 losses.

In this game, the Rockets' substitute backcourt star JD Davison performed quite well. Davison played 17 minutes and 2 seconds in the game, shooting 3 of 7, 1 of 4 from beyond the three-point line, and 1 of 2 free throws. He scored 8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block. His plus-minus reached a game-high +17. Davison's touch on the offensive end has declined somewhat, and his performance beyond the three-point line is not ideal, but he has also shown a certain breakthrough ability, and the most important thing is that he does not mess around on the court. He can control the rhythm and situation of the game well. His ability to control the court can be said to be far beyond expectations. Not only that, Davidson can also produce some effects on the defensive end. He is also a reliable outside defender. Overall, Davidson also brought out his own characteristics. His outstanding performance also contributed to the team's victory. His plus-minus value of +17 can prove how outstanding his influence on the game is when he is on the court.

In the NBA regular season last season, Davidson played a total of 16 times on behalf of his old club Boston Celtics, averaging 5.8 minutes per game. He averaged 2.1 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.1 blocks per game. He also had 0.8 turnovers and 0.1 fouls. He shot 35.3% from the field, 22.2% from the three-point range, and 71.4% from the free throw line. In the playoffs last season, Davidson played a total of 4 times, averaging 3.3 minutes per game, averaging 1 point, 0.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists, and 0.2 turnovers. He shot 12.5% ​​from the field, 50% from three-point range, and 50% from free throws. In the NBA Development League last season, Davidson played a total of 45 times on behalf of the Celtics' affiliated team, the Maine Celtics, averaging 34.6 minutes per game. He averaged 25.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game. He also had 3.5 turnovers and 2.2 fouls. He shot 48.4% from the field, 33.5% from the three-point range, and 76.2% from the free throw line.

In the previous game where the Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks, Davidson made 6 of 9 shots and 5 of 7 from beyond the three-point line in 22 minutes and 21 seconds of playing time. He scored 17 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists. He also had 1 turnover and a plus-minus of +13. Although Davidson has limited opportunities to play in the NBA and his performance lacks highlights, his performance in the NBA Development League is very outstanding. He was also the NBA Development League MVP winner last year. After Davison was waived by the Celtics this summer, the Rockets quickly offered him a two-way contract and signed him to the team. Before, everyone may have thought that it would be difficult for Davidson to get a chance to play in the Rockets. However, with Fred VanVleet (Fred VanVleet) retired for the season ahead of schedule, and Davidson's performance during the preseason was quite outstanding, it seems that he really has a chance to challenge for a rotation position?