21.5 million in 3 years, signing 9+8 centers per game! Uduka recognizes the double tower mode? The Rockets core tactics are released

Although the Rockets and Warriors' playoffs ended with the Rockets' 3:4 total score, the confrontation between the Rockets and Warriors' old opponents will continue into next season, and even a further future. So when the Rockets meet the Warriors again next season, is there any way to defeat them? In fact, there are some. In addition to Durant's extremely powerful scoring ability, if the Rockets meet the Warriors in the playoffs next season, their two-tower mode will continue to play a huge role.

Because statistics in the playoffs last season showed that when the Rockets' double Tashi Shinkyung and Adams were on the court at the same time, the Rockets can score 117.2 points per 100 rounds, and the net winning score of up to 32.2 points in 100 rounds. In other words, the Rockets' double towers can indeed bring more victory to the team. Whether it is against other teams or against the powerful Golden State Warriors, the Rockets' double towers are very useful.

The Warriors did not have any strong center last season, Post could only shoot three-pointers from the outside, and Looney's form is no longer as brave as he was. Zhu Meng Green is relatively short. Although he has strong defensive ability, facing the successive impact of the two towers, Zhu Meng Green cannot compete with the Rockets' double tower mode.

Therefore, the Rockets head coach Uduka, who tasted the sweetness, will inevitably strengthen their double tower lineup next season. There is even a saying that Uduka may line up "five lineups": let the double towers continue to start, and at the same time let Smith Jr. return to the No. 3 position, Durant instead plays as a shooting guard, and Amen Thompson serves as point guard. More importantly, during this offseason, the Rockets have not only introduced superstar Durant, but they also signed Rockets' former player Capela with a three-year contract of 21.5 million.

31-year-old Capela is actually not old. Although his figure is much stronger than before and his speed has also declined, Capela's ability to confront in the inside has become stronger. It can be said that Capela is a copy of Adams. Adams will probably have to take a rest for a while next season. If the Rockets have Capela and Shin Kyung partnered to form the double towers, their inside line will still be very strong, and their size and defensive ability will be more advantageous.

Last season, Capela averaged 9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1 block for the Hawks. He is one of the best defensive centers in the Eastern Conference. Although he is older and his condition has declined, Capela can still gain a foothold in the Rockets as a substitute center, otherwise the Rockets would not have signed him with such a contract.

Uduka said when talking about Capela that the success of Shinkyung and Adams double towers affected the Rockets' decision to sign Capela this year. Because Capela brings different dimensions of ability to the center position, he can complete alley relay scores, defend at the basket, and do other things.

Therefore, in Uduka's view, Capela is the first substitute outside the Rockets' double towers. Once Adams or Shin Kyung goes down to rest, or is absent due to injury, Capela can immediately take over, not only to serve as a single center defender at the basket, but also to form a new double tower lineup with Adams or Shin Kyung, expanding the Rockets' advantages. It can be said that when Coach Uduka signed center Capela, who averaged 9 points and 8 rebounds per game, he really recognized this very successful double tower mode, which is also one of the core tactics of the Rockets next season.

The Rockets invested so much salary to sign Capela, just to make the two towers more stable and useful next season, and appear in the game for a long time to have a subtle influence on the game. Especially when the Warriors signed Horford, the Nuggets signed Valanciunas, and the Lakers won Ayton, the Rockets needed to strengthen their center position and fight against these strong teams.