The unknown factor of the Rockets playoff is not joe johnson, but Paul. Although joe johnson likes singles and sometimes explodes, did he prove himself in the playoffs? You know, regular season and playoffs are not the same concept at all, just like Griffin can stay in the air all the time in the regular season, but he is crushed by his opponent before the playoffs take off. And Paul has become the unknown factor of all teams, which is the most trustworthy.

We must believe that Paul can raise the ceiling of the rocket indefinitely. With Paul, the rocket's tactical execution level has improved by more than one level, playing smarter, which is the role brought by Paul. He injected the team's brain and let the rockets easily win the opponent. The situation on the field is ever changing. Before Paul came, if the rockets didn't shoot correctly, they might lose, collapse and be won by their opponents. But after Paul came, it is ok to lose, and it is absolutely impossible to collapse. With Paul, there is hope to turn Gan Kun around.

However, when Paul was weak in the playoffs, the Clippers were an example. At that time, it didn't matter how strong the Clippers were or what team they met. However, the psychological shadow left by the playoffs for Paul is indelible. No matter how hard Paul tried, there was no way to break through that step. What's the problem? Is it really the strength of the team or Paul's personal mentality? I don't know. If Paul is not strong and psychologically strong in the next game, it will probably ruin the current excellent situation of the Rockets.

Non-key players like joe johnson can only be used accidentally in one or two games, but not if they are used too much in the playoffs. As long as Paul plays well, the champion can't run.