"It's just kind of pray" - Jabari Smith Jr. shares the most effective defensive strategy for guarding KD originally appeared ...

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 ...

Josh Okogie is the latest addition to a Houston Rockets offseason that’s already been defined by its focus on defence. Okogie ...

The Rockets keep adding quality defenders. Yet in addition to how good of a defensive roster they have, it should be noted ...

James Harden was the target of plenty of criticism for his defense after the Houston Rockets were bounced from the playoffs in the first round last season on a last-second shot by Portland's ...

Rockets' defense 'good enough' vs. Warriors, let down by offense By Michael C. Wright, ESPN Monday, April 21, 2025 ...

If the Rockets are going to complete the comeback against the Warriors, they have to continue playing defense at a very high level. "The Warriors have been here before.