The rocket of the new season tour! The Space City takes off, and the championship officially sets sail!

After several years of rebuilding, the Houston Rockets finally broke out last season and returned to the playoffs as second in the Western Conference. Although they unfortunately lost to the experienced Warriors in the first-round tiebreaker, it also made the management see the need to upgrade the lineup. This offseason, the Rockets have carried out a series of bold operations aimed at transforming from a "youth army" to a "championship echelon".

Although the Rockets finished second in the Western Conference last season, they were eliminated by the Warriors in the playoffs, which exposed the problem of a lack of decisive players on the offensive end. That's exactly why they brought in Durant this offseason. It needs to be particularly emphasized that although Durant has excellent abilities, he is already 37 years old, and his age and physical fitness are potential risks. At the same time, the team's chemical reaction and the speed of integration of new players will also affect the performance at the beginning of the season.

The Rockets' upgrade of the forward line has also made a qualitative change. In addition to the arrival of KD, Okogie has brought a lot of variability to the lineup. Insider Capela returns, Adams renews his contract, and the rebounding advantage continues. Of course, the speed of Durant's integration with the new team is crucial. In particular, the distribution of ball rights and tactical coordination between him and Shen Jing will take time to establish a tacit understanding. Under the guidance of head coach Uduka, the Rockets' defense last season was already very good. In the new season, defensive heroes such as Finney Smith have been introduced, and the height of the lineup has been further improved. It can even send out a five-forward lineup to achieve unlimited defense changes.

The most important thing is the growth of Shen Jing and Amen. Ethan and Jabari Smith Jr. can perform stably. This summer's European Championships, we can see the evolution of Shen Jing. This is what Rockets fans are looking forward to. The Aerospace City in the new season will have better leaders. Amen has also been training during the offseason. We are looking forward to the performance of the new version of the Rockets' Big Three in the new season.

Competitors such as the Thunder, Nuggets, and Lakers have also upgraded their lineups. The Rockets need to maintain stability and health over the course of a long season, which won't be easy. The Houston Rockets have a higher ceiling in the new season. Whether they can really take off depends on health, grind, and consistency in the brutal competition in the Western Conference. Their performance is undoubtedly worth looking forward to. In the season opener on October 22, the Rockets will challenge the defending champion Thunder away from home. Watch KD wearing a Rockets jersey in Oklahoma City!

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