Houston Rockets and a new way of playing basketball: Goodbye to the three-point dictatorship?

Going against the general trend in the NBA is no simple task, and those who do so risk either accepting their failure or starting a new line of strategic thinking. The Houston Rockets made a clear bet on a Big Ball approach, with big, muscular players capable of defending anyone, downplaying the importance of the three-point shot.

From the moment the roster disposition of the Houston Rockets became known, it was suspected they would be a lethal defensive team, but doubts lingered about how they would manage their offense. It's not common to see so many players who take few three-pointers all playing together on the court. Thompson, Okogie, Adams, Sengun... None of them are known for their three-point shooting, and even though they have Sheppard or Durant, their style of play has been designed to dominate the paint.

This is evident in the fact that the Houston Rockets are the second team in the entire NBA that attempts the fewest threes per game. It's quite unusual in an age where the three-point shot reigns supreme, with success usually tied to shooting as many threes as possible, playing fast, and relying heavily on the three-pointer. They lead in shooting percentage, and it will be interesting to see if they maintain this trend throughout the season and potentially inaugurate a new successful playing style in the NBA.

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