On July 16th, in the NBA Summer League, the Rockets fell to the Pistons 73-87, failing to secure their third consecutive win. Throughout this match, the Rockets and the Pistons maintained a back-and-forth rhythm, but in the final quarter, the Rockets suddenly lost their momentum, conceding a 16-0 run to the Pistons. Thankfully, Sheppard’s free throw helped the Pistons end their scoring drought, but the Rockets continued to struggle offensively, ultimately losing the game. Over the full game, Whitmore started and played for 30 minutes, shooting 1 of 15 from the field, 0 of 5 from three-point range, and 3 of 4 from the free throw line, tallying just 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists, with 1 steal, and a +/- rating of -9. Notably, in the previous two Summer League games the Rockets participated in, Whitmore had outstanding performances in critical moments. In his first game, he went 8 for 17, racking up 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. Against the Wizards, Whitmore shot 9 for 15, leading all scorers with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Thanks to the exceptional play of him and Sheppard, neither the Lakers nor the Wizards posed too much of a challenge to the Rockets. However, today’s loss to the Pistons, Whitmore bears an undeniable responsibility.
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