Rockets head coach: Amen s adaptability speed is amazing, he is getting better in the playoffs

In the first round of the playoffs, the Houston Rockets, ranked second in the West in the regular season, encountered the Golden State Warriors' bottom line, lost to their opponents 3-4 with a total score and were eliminated. After the series, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was interviewed by reporters, in which he also talked about the team's starting power forward Amen Thompson's performance during the playoffs.

Uduka said: Like many other young players, Amen seemed a little nervous at the beginning of the series. His performance was not good at the beginning of the series. It might be the first three games of the series. His performance was obviously lower than his normal level for his personal ability. But he was constantly working hard, he worked hard, he adjusted his style of play in the next few games, he entered offensive mode, and has maintained this momentum since then. In terms of defense, he also undertakes a lot of tasks. He needs to allocate his physical fitness reasonably, and the defense he shows is as outstanding as ever.

Uduka continued: For him, he kept attacking on the field and constantly hitting the opponent's defense line. He never lost confidence and offensive enthusiasm, and in the end he had a pretty good finish. Obviously, G7 is also a great game for him, and he is probably the most consistent player on our team. He was learning everything quickly on the court like he had always been, and probably from the third game, he had a completely new look, he played a very good series, and I was very happy with the progress he had made during the playoffs.

In the playoffs, Amen averaged 33 minutes of playing time in these 7 games, with averaging 15.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.9 blocks, and 1.7 turnovers and 2.6 fouls. He shot 49.4%, three-point shooting percentage 25%, and free throw shooting percentage 69.4%. In the series G7, Amen made 9 of 16 shots, 0 of 1 from outside the three-point line, 6 of 6 free throws, scored 24 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block in the field of playing time, and 2 fouls, with a plus-negative value of -11.

Amen's performance throughout the playoffs was really eye-catching. His performance at the beginning of the season was indeed not ideal, but as the season deepened, his performance became better and better, and his offensive efficiency became higher and higher. He also fully utilized his advantages in impact and explosiveness. Amen has a very good effect on the court, and he once became the pillar of both offense and defense on the Rockets' field. Unfortunately, Amen was exhausted at the last moment, and he really couldn't take on more responsibilities. However, one thing is certain. Amen is undoubtedly the player with the highest ceiling and the most worthy of training in the Rockets team. He has shown great potential. If he can improve his skills and experience, his performance can be further improved.