Unhappy with the defensive efforts of the Rockets, Stephen Silas decided to bang his fist on the table and put his players face to face with their responsibilities.
Worst record in the NBA with 13 wins for 41 losses, Houston seems to be heading straight for a new season with the dunce cap. Which would be the third time in a row. The project aimed at young people is struggling to pass a course at the Toyota Center and the progress of the group is not glaring, as much on the quality of the game as on the accounting level. 29th attack in the League and 28th defense, Houston is doing very poorly, which should give the franchise a place of choice for the next Draft.
In the front row to witness the (sad) spectacle, coach Silen Silas can only see the damage. If the Rockets were capable of some nice shots against big names, unfortunately they miss their subject far too often. Like in the last two games for example. After taking the broth on the Thunder field, Houston did it again last night with a home correction against the Kings of Keegan Murray. 293 points conceded in two games, it’s an All-Star Game atmosphere and Silas is annoyed by the defensive failures of his team. Interviewed by Danielle Lerner from Houston Chronicle at a press conference, the H-Town coach did not hide his anger and pointed the finger at his players.
“They are not getting after it like they are supposed too!” said an angry Stephen Silas about his team’s effort against the Sacramento Kings. #Sarge @TheRocketsWire pic.twitter.com/wkp2a52lp6
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“It was about going into contact, fighting on screens, coming in to help, denying shots, doing what we’re supposed to do, and not acting like it didn’t matter. . It is important. It is important. I’m disappointed. Those are the lessons we have to learn, I guess, but this? It’s not good. What we did tonight on this pitch was not right. It’s not good.”
“They don’t make an effort defensively. They don’t fight like they’re supposed to. They are not on their players, do not fight and do not help each other. They don’t do what they’re supposed to do.”
Seeing Stephen Silas lose his cool is something we haven’t seen often this season in Houston. Perhaps a way to send a real message to his players or simply a sign that the coach is starting to lose patience with his young flock. While some rumors announced a possible dismissal during the fall, Stephen Silas is still in office as the Trade Deadline approaches. Will it still be if the season ends without real progress over the last two months? That remains to be seen.
Stephen Silas reframes his players to see them defend a little more by the next few games. We will find out tomorrow evening if his message has been heard. The Rockets host the Kings again for the remake of the last game.
Source texte : Danielle Lerner / Houston Chronicle
