One bright spot for the Houston Rockets in the 2021-22 season has been the energy of reserve forward KJ Martin. Not only does he play above the rim, but he is also learning where to be on the offensive side of the court so his teammates can set him up for easier shots.
That was evident in Friday’s game versus Portland when made 8-of-11 shots (72.7%) on his way to a season-high 17 points, with 15 coming in the second half of a 125-110 loss. Martin’s energy helped Houston climb back into the game before the rally ultimately ran out of steam.
