I maybe be a hater but i do not think this team is championship team. Just called it. Enjoy 8th seed.
Rockets went to switch everything in 2nd half and got back in the game. This hybrid defense is putrid and there are no players, ZERO, who play it at elite level. Not only are the Rockets more "comfortable" playing switch everything defense, the Rockets are flat out more dangerous when playing switch everything defense IN CONJUNCTION with 5 out offense.
Being able to play both helps us. Different scenarios calls for different play styles on defense and offense. Give the players weapons to chose from.
When our players are very terrible at reading picks and cuts, we should definitely switch everything to dumb things down.
Not if drop coverage is absolute cheeks. Going small allowed Rockets to pull away in 2nd half, playing drop coverage 1st half was an embarrassment on defense. So if Silas wants to play multiple defenses then it is incumbent on him to ensure the Rockets know their shet. Jack of all trades, master of none is not going to cut it. Walk the talk.
Schedule: (currently 2-3) @Pacers Magic Lakers Lakers @ SPURS @ SPURS @Bulls Suns @Pistons @Mavs Wizards Blazers @Pelicans Can’t fast track learning the defense. Takes actual real time action against opponents to work out the kinks. Still think the Rockets go 10-8 to start season (end of January). 5 more losses out of this schedule. Then things will become smoother.
