Inside the Houston Rockets' defensive strategy that has stopped the Warriors so far. 'A bizarre one' By Danielle Lerner, Staff writer May 3, 2025 ...

New Rockets forward Kevin Durant joined LeBron James and Steve Nash on Mind the Game and elaborated on Udoka's unique and unusual defensive strategy. "Ime Udoka does a good job of it.

The Houston Rockets defense was unlocked last year under head coach Ime Udoka, ranking fifth in defensive rating (110.3), 10th in steals per game (8.4) and four ...

In the fourth quarter, however, the Rockets’ defense sealed the door shut. Curry and Butler were held to 1-for-12 shooting in the final frame.

The Rockets lost their high-stakes playoff game this week. Here's how. Alperen Sengun was great in Game 4. Draymond Green was greater in Game 4's final crucial play. Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty ...

Houston’s style of play — rugged, defensive-minded, physical — was perhaps never more evident than during the team’s run through the NBA Cup, which ended Saturday in a 111-96 loss to the ...

The Rockets were the 21st-ranked half-court offense in the NBA this season. If the game isn’t frantic and they’re forced to score against a set defense, they haven’t been all that efficient.