Rockets' Offense Struggles Without Adams

0:00It's March 7th for the NBA, let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Houston Rockets' offense has struggled all season, but it's been especially rough since Senator Stephen Adams got injured. His size helped hide some big weaknesses and their main plan was simple math. Get more shots than the opponent, focusing on high percentage looks. Near the rim or from three-point range. Without Adams, Coach Imay Udoca has leaned on pick and roll plays or isolation sets featuring stars like Alperin's Shingun. With those having clicked smoothly, since Shingun lacks the quickness to dominate possessions and often settles for low-value mid-range jumpers or free, throws he can't always make. Assistant Coach World Ivy broke it down at halftime, a Friday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers, stressing continuity, sharp ball movement, hard. Cuts and selfless extra passes for a good night. In that game, they fed Aiman Thompson in transition and let Rookie re-shepard run the offense more, creating better chances.

1:02Still, even with the victory, their outside shooting was poor at five of 19, from deep or just 26 percent. Shepard hit three of eight, while Tari Easton win zero for four from beyond the arc. Now the question is whether Udoca tweaks the attack for better flow. Their Sunday matchup against the San Antonio Spurs should give a clear sign of any changes