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‘Houston is coming’: ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith hails Ime Udoka, ‘future star’ Amen Thompson
Houston is coming,” veteran NBA media personality Stephen A. Smith said during an ESPN segment praising Amen Thompson and Rockets coach Ime Udoka.
Ime Udoka recalls his advice to Payton Pritchard when Celtics guard was ‘pissed’ about minutes
Former Celtics coach Ime Udoka reflected on Payton Pritchard's lack of playing time, and how far the Celtics guard has come.
Ime Udoka told Payton Pritchard to stay ready, and he’s happy the Celtics guard seized his opportunity
Udoka, now coaching the Rockets, saw Pritchard step into an important role as the Celtics marched to the 2022 NBA Finals before losing to the Warriors.
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Lakers want former Celtics center, but Rockets have upper hand to acquire him
The Los Angeles Lakers want to trade for a former Boston Celtics center, but so does another team with more assets to offer.
Former Celtics coach details significance of comeback Rockets win
Former Celtics coach Ime Udoka beat his former team for the first time ever, though he didn't overplay the Rockets' win in Boston.
NBA Insider: Rockets Unlikely to Get Involved in De'Aaron Fox Trade amid Rumors
Despite sitting in second place in the Western Conference and boasting a haul of future draft picks, the Houston Rockets don't seem like they will
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'Motherf---er's and mentorship: Ime Udoka leads Rockets with profane flare
Ime Udoka stood before a white board 15 months ago in Lake Charles, Louisiana as he offered a harsh message to his new team. "17. 20. 22." Udoka scribbled the Rockets' win totals across the ...
Rockets Beat Hawks in Close Game During Final Seconds
Green continued to stay hot in the third quarter, scoring 12 points to help the Rockets gain a lead. Jae'Sean Tate was also solid in the period, scoring eight points. Houston ended the third quarter up 82-73 after a solid performance from the two players.
Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun: He is like Michael Jordan in Turkey
Ime Udoka discussed how Alperen Sengun handles the increasing media and fan interest due to his on-court success. “All the losing they did before I got here, and now we are seeing some success.
Rockets Amen Thompson feeling like Kobe after game-winner
HOUSTON — "That was my first game-winner! I feel like Kobe," said 21-year-old Amen Thompson in a quote circulating among Houston sports fans. During Monday night's game against the Celtics, Thompson scored a career-high 33 points on 13-of-19 shooting. The game itself had a playoff atmosphere for several reasons.
Rockets at Celtics preview: Ime Udoka returns to Boston with a rising Western contender
The Rockets sit second in the Western Conference and just beat the Cavaliers twice in four days, knocking them from the top spot in the NBA.
Surging Rockets beat the Celtics after knocking off the Cavaliers twice
The Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers twice last week before traveling to Boston and pulling out a 114-112 victory over the defending champion Celtics on Monday night.