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 Rockets look to make offensive adjustments ahead of tonight's game with the Thunder. Rockets respond in kind to opponents' defensive tactics Chron Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

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

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 ...

Rockets insider: In duel of defensive strategies, Houston emerges victorious By Jonathan Feigen, Staff writer Jan 7, 2024 ...

Threes might be worth more than 2s, as the Rockets so often say about their offensive strategy and making 3-point defense essential. But open 3s could miss. Undeterred dunks rarely do.

It feels like we have a lot in our toolbox now." The Rockets limited Curry to three points on 1-for-10 shooting two weeks ago, with defensive standout Amen Thompson spearheading the charge.

In the first six games of the season, the Rockets defensive rating was 29th out of 30 teams. In the next eight, all wins, they were second.

Is hugging a defensive strategy in the NBA now? — Anthony Gaenzle (@AnthonyGaenzle) April 7, 2025 Another fan said, “I had no idea you could bear hug so much @NBAOfficial #DubNation.“ I had ...

The Rockets Are Beating the Warriors With Defense. Really. In a series between the NBA’s two best offenses, Houston’s defense is the reason that Golden State is on the brink of elimination.

In many respects, P.J. Tucker has been a bit of an ageless wonder. The long-time 3-and-D forward rose to prominence in his late 20s, at which point many players' NBA careers have already concluded ...