Opening game + Christmas battle! The Rockets and Suns win both fame and fortune after trading, Uduka faces pressure

The Rockets are not favored by the referees. Last season, Dillon took 16 technical fouls, Jaylen Green made 7 technical fouls, Alperen Sengon made 6 technical fouls, and Ethan and Smith Jr. made 5 technical fouls. Jaylen Green once publicly complained in an interview: I couldn't get the referee's whistle when I hit the basket, but I really tried to stay aggressive.

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The Rockets will have a whistle until the start of the new season.

famous reporter Shams revealed the opening match of the new season and the schedule of the Christmas game.

Rockets will face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the regular season opening game, and will also face the league's top traffic team Lakers in the Christmas game. It is worth mentioning that the Rockets have participated in the Christmas battle for the first time since 2019. The Suns, who lost Durant, missed the Christmas game for the first time in nearly four seasons.

Lakers reporter Daniel Starkand was surprised on social media that the Rockets could participate in the Christmas game. Obviously, he underestimated Durant's popularity.

Although Durant is at the end of his career, his popularity is still at the top of the league. After the Rockets and Suns reached a deal, they won both fame and fortune, not only making money, but also becoming a traffic team.

Previously, Rockets reporter Michael Shapiro posted the NBA jersey sales rankings on Fanatics since July 7, and Durant ranked first. The Rockets' preseason tickets were sold out, and fans wanted to see Durant's debut.

Feltita is a businessman and he knows very well what Durant can bring to the Rockets. Jaylen Green, who was sent away, said when talking about the Durant deal: Everything is business and he will not complain.

former Rockets cornerstone Harden is very popular in China, but his popularity in the United States is obviously not as good as Durant. The Clippers, which have multiple giants, missed the Christmas battle, while the Rockets, whose only superstar Durant is one, have become the new favorite of the league.

Last season, Harden averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 caps in the regular season, and was selected into the All-Star and the All-Second Team. The Clippers have strengthened their books during the offseason, and their books are not much worse than those of the Rockets.

Team reporter Law Murray made a complaint. He said: "There are eight Western teams participating in the Christmas game, but the Clippers are not among them. I would be surprised if the Clippers can have more than 15 live broadcasts in the United States this season.

Uduka once rejected Harden, which has aroused many doubts from fans. Harden has no problem with his strength, but his playing style and defense do not meet Uduka's requirements.

Uduka previously promoted Durant's trade, and Stone introduced several defensive players according to his standards. Fertitta decided to renew his contract with Uduka early.

Rockets want people to give to Uduka, money, and fully support the head coach. The Rockets are now now He is a strong man and shouted the slogan of winning the championship.

Uduka is facing great pressure now, and he needs to prove his coaching ability. Last season, Jaylen Green came to take the blame, covering up the problem of Uduka's lack of on-site command ability and monotonous offensive tactics.

Stone and his family went to Italy for vacation, but Uduka did not have a rest. He went to Turkey to urge Sengon to train. Sengon to represent the Turkish national team in the men's basketball European Championship. It is estimated that Uduka will supervise Amen in the future.

Uduka previously said in an interview: The Rockets cannot rely solely on Durant in the new season, and other players must also stand up.