Yesterday, the regular season officially came to an end. The Rockets' first season entering the reconstruction period officially came to an end. They missed the playoffs again after 8 years and focused on the future and the draft.

This year has been a turbulent year. From being banned to being lifted, from the epidemic to the rematch, from the team management change to the trade of Westbrook, Harden, and Tucker, this team was once The team was "in turmoil."

There are disappointments and hopes, dullness and surprises along the way. After 6 consecutive victories, the team encountered the most terrifying wave of injuries in the league and began to pursue the No. 1 pick. During the season, many players got opportunities and gained many talented players such as Tate, Porter Jr., Thomas, Brooks, and Martin Jr. A young player with potential.

In the end, the Rockets ended the season with a record of 17 wins and 55 losses, creating the third-worst regular season record in Rockets history. The appearance of 30 players also set a new record.

Everything you lose must be gained. As the rankings of each team have settled, the Rockets have officially confirmed that they will receive three first-round picks in the 2021 draft. Among them, the first-round pick from the Bucks has been confirmed. The 24th overall pick in the round.

The first round depends on the luck of the Rockets at the lottery drawing ceremony on June 23. Currently, there is a 14.0% chance of getting the No. 1 pick, a 13.4% chance of getting the No. 2 pick, and a 12.7% chance of getting the No. 2 pick. If you get the third overall pick, there is a 12.0% chance of getting the fourth overall pick.

At the same time, there is a 47.9% chance of getting the 5th pick. At that time, the Thunder will have the right to swap the first round with the Rockets, and the Rockets will obtain the Heat's 18th pick from the Thunder.

For the lottery obtained from the Trail Blazers, since the Trail Blazers, Lakers, and Mavericks have the same record, a coin toss will be held next Wednesday to determine the lottery order.

According to draft expert Givony, the six teams participating in the coin toss are Thunder and Cavaliers; Pelicans, Kings, Magic (Bulls lottery); Hornets and Spurs (if neither team has Entering the playoffs); Knicks, Hawks; Rockets (extension pick), Lakers, Knicks (wonder pick); Clippers, Nuggets.

At that time, the Rockets will receive one of the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd picks.

The show power is in place, and the rest is left to fate.

It only takes one big change from the peak to the trough, and it takes a long journey from the trough to regain the glory, but history proves that we will eventually come back with full blood.

The peak produces false advocates, and the dusk witnesses the true believers. Thank you all fans for your persistence and companionship throughout the season. The following offseason will focus on Rockets news, draft, draft reports, signings and transactions, new player reports, etc.

At the same time, before the official lottery is determined, we will also follow up and report on the progress of hot playoff events.

After fierce competition, the four playoff teams this season have been announced, and the top two teams in the East and West need to wait for the final promotion results of the play-offs.

The rules of the play-offs are that the seventh and eighth, and the ninth and tenth will compete against each other. The winner of the former group directly becomes the seventh place, while the loser needs to compete with the winner of the latter group. One more game will be played to determine the 8th place team, which is the last playoff team.

The latest schedule of the play-offs is as follows:

Game 1 - Hornets vs. Pacers at 6:30 am on May 19th

Game 2 - 5 Wizards vs. Celtics at 9:00 a.m. on May 19th

Game 3—Spurs vs. Grizzlies at 7:30 a.m. on May 20th

Game 4—5 Warriors vs. Lakers at 10:00 a.m. on May 20th

Game 5 - 8:00 a.m. on May 21st Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 loser

Sixth game Game - Time to be determined on May 22. Winner of the third game vs. loser of the fourth game