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As Rockets adjust tactics, Jabari Smith Jr. thrives offensively at center

Since moving to center after Alperen Sengun’s injury, Jabari Smith Jr. is scoring 16.4 points per game while shooting over 40% on 3-pointers.

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On final road trip, Rockets see value in pursuing .500 or better season

“We just want to finish above .500 and prepare for next season,” third-year guard Jalen Green says of the final road trip for the Rockets (39-40).

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Rockets expect Alperen Sengun, Jae’Sean Tate to miss rest of season with ankle sprains

With playoff contention off the table, the Rockets seemingly won’t risk the injury recoveries of Alperen Sengun and Jae’Sean Tate (both have a right ankle sprain).

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‘Soft or scared’: Ime Udoka calls out Rockets after damaging loss to Warriors

“The start looked like deer in headlights a little bit, looked soft or scared,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka says. “Didn’t rise up to the moment like I thought we would.”

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Ime Udoka sees elements of Jaylen Brown, Corey Maggette in Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore

Rockets coach Ime Udoka pointed to Boston’s Jaylen Brown and former NBA player Corey Maggette as players that rookie Cam Whitmore reminds him of.

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Ime Udoka reacts to March coaching award, advocates for Jalen Green and Amen Thompson

After a 13-2 March, Houston’s Ime Udoka won Coach of the Month. But Udoka wishes Jalen Green and Amen Thompson received top player and rookie honors, instead.

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After 13-2 March, NBA names Houston’s Ime Udoka as Coach of the Month

After guiding his team to a 13-2 record in March, Ime Udoka is Western Conference Coach of the Month. He’s the first Houston coach with the honor since Mike D’Antoni.

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‘That’s Luka’: As postseason path narrows, Rockets seek better blueprint to defend Doncic, Mavs

“Because of his size and passing ability, he can kind of pick apart the gym,” Ime Udoka said of defending Luka Doncic. “We want to guard one-on-one.”

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Rookie Cam Whitmore rejoins Rockets’ rotation after knee injury

After missing nine games with a knee sprain, rookie Cam Whitmore returned to the playing rotation in Houston’s home game versus Dallas on Sunday.

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Coach of the Month? Ime Udoka makes key adjustments in March for streaking Rockets

During Houston’s current 11-game winning streak, the Rockets have only been outscored twice in the second half, and both came after starters exited early.

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March memories: Rockets finish with NBA’s best monthly record

The Rockets finished March with the NBA’s best monthly record among all teams, and it’s their first time doing so since the 2017-18 season (65 wins).

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As Jalen Green excels, Rockets coach Ime Udoka touts value of patience

“It’s not always going to happen overnight for guys,” Ime Udoka says of the Rockets and Jalen Green (34 points). “Patience is really important with our young guys.”

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka disputes tying Jalen Green’s surge to Alperen Sengun injury

“I think they can complement each other very well,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Jalen Green and injured center Alperen Sengun.

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Ime Udoka rejected the idea that Alperen Sengun held Jalen Green back from stardom

Rockets coach Ime Udoka doesn't care for the weird theory about Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun.

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As Rockets’ streak hits 10, Jabari Smith Jr. makes up for lost time with clutch plays in OKC

“We just showed the team that,” Ime Udoka says of Jabari Smith Jr.’s clutch 3-pointer in Wednesday’s win. “Basically, it was our favorite play of the game.”

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‘Last of a dying breed’: Rockets find leadership, flexibility in Fred VanVleet

“He is the last of a dying breed,” Portland coach Chauncey Billups says of Rockets veteran Fred VanVleet. “He plays the game from the neck up.”

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As Jalen Green piles up points and wins, other Rockets are also reaping benefits

“He has been the key to everything,” Fred VanVleet says of Rockets star Jalen Green. “Our confidence, our pace, our spacing, his guarding.”

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Rudy Tomjanovich extremely impressed by new-look Rockets, Ime Udoka

“I’m in love with this team,” Rockets legend Rudy Tomjanovich says of the 2023-24 team and its recent success. “I’m excited about basketball, again.”

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As streak continues, Ime Udoka proud of Jalen Green’s resiliency for Rockets

“All it takes for a really good scorer is to see a few go through,” Ime Udoka says of Jalen Green’s surge for the streaking Rockets. “It can kind of snowball.”

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Utah’s Will Hardy sees incredible coaching by Ime Udoka in Houston

Utah’s Will Hardy on the coaching of Ime Udoka in Houston: “I think what he’s been able to do with this group, this season, is pretty remarkable.”

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‘Not backing down’: Ime Udoka proud of Rockets’ physical play, support of teammates

Ime Udoka on Thursday’s Rockets-Bulls scuffle: “They are not backing down. A guy takes a hit, and teammates are going to stand up for each other.”

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After sluggish start, Rockets find inspiration from Ime Udoka

“He told us to wake up,” Jabari Smith Jr. says of Ime Udoka’s halftime message in Washington. “We had to come with a sense of urgency, and we did that.”

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After career night, Rockets rookie Amen Thompson proud of his growth as off-ball threat

“The progress I have been making, I am proud,” Amen Thompson (career-high 25 points) says. “Learning how to play off the ball... is something I never had to do before.”

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With Alperen Sengun out, Jabari Smith Jr., Jock Landale stepping up in frontcourt for Rockets

The Rockets haven’t lost a game since Alperen Sengun’s injury, and improved play from Jabari Smith Jr. and Jock Landale is a big reason for it.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees things clicking for Jalen Green

Ime Udoka on Jalen Green: “It’s not always going to happen overnight, and it’s a little slower for other people, but it’s really been clicking for him.”

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