The Rockets beat the Mavericks 133-96 at home for their fifth straight win in the NBA regular season. In the game, Rockets star Jaylen Green excelled, he played 32 minutes, 9 of 19 shooting, including 4 of 8 3-pointers, 1 of 2 free throws, contributed 23 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks overall statistics, plus/minus a high of +27. After the game, he spoke to the media.
“It’s a great feeling,” Green said of the win. “I’ve never been in a regular-season game where I won more than I lost. I don’t want to get too excited about winning in this moment, I want to focus on the moment and enjoy what we’re doing. At the same time, we have to stay motivated, keep going and get ready for the next games.”
When asked about his teammate Ethan’s performance in the game, Green was full of approval: “I think Ethan’s been great every game, he’s always been able to make a tackle on the defensive end. Today, he can do almost anything, scoring, rebounding, defending everything. He does a great job every time he plays.” Eason shot 11 of 15 from the field in 31 minutes, including 2 of 3 from 3-point range and 6 of 6 from free-throw range, to finish with 30 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks.
After the game, the Rockets with a record of 42-25 firmly in third place in the Western Conference, they will continue to maintain focus and motivation, and be ready for the next game.
