HOUGameplanPresser1d

Houston wanted more energy to run in transition after not pushing the break enough against Atlanta.

“last game against Atlanta was the emphasis that we didn't run out and transition as much as we could have. And this game, we wanted to have a little bit more energy to get out on the break”

HOUKevin DurantMinutes & UsagePresser1d

Durant is fine sitting when coaches give him extra rest and stays ready to return.

“So coaches, they're always looking to give me some extra minutes to rest on the bench. And the unit that's in the game is rolling, and I'm all for just sitting over there and supporting them and being ready when my numbers called.”

HOUJabari Smith Jr.DevelopmentPresser1d

Smith runs the wings hard in transition and has improved his handle and one-on-one scoring.

“He's been one of the best getting down in transition running those wings, hunting the threes early, but he's all over the offensive glass, slashing to the basket... as well as improved his handle and got to his spots offensively in the one-on-one situation.”

MILRyan RollinsRole & RotationPresser17h

Rollins is focused on staying ready for when his number is called.

“I mean, just being ready with my numbers called, I think as a player that's the most you can do in that situation... more people more time that you know you might feel like you should be in but it just like the nature of the game sometimes So you just got to deal with it and just be ready when your numbers go up”

MILNate AmentDevelopmentPresser17h

Ament is confident in his shot but still has old habits the staff wants fixed.

“Confident with his shot, you know, he's still got new habits and the types of shots that he's got to get, you know, still got some old habits there that we're trying to, you know, kind of get him steered to more efficient, you know, play.”

MILNate AmentDevelopmentPresser17h

Ament saw on film where to be more aggressive and where to improve defensively.

“He watched the film, you know, and understood the moments where he could be more aggressive on the offensive side... where he's got to continue to improve physically, defensively, off the ball, you know, in rebounding situations or in rotations.”