There were three missed calls in the final 100 seconds of Monday’s overtime loss at Denver, all favoring the home team. Houston lost by three points.

Rockets coach Ime Udoka was hot after the Rockets’ 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday — and he didn’t hold back.

A disputed call against Houston's Amen Thompson led to the game-tying free throw for Denver late in the fourth quarter.

The win kept Denver in second in the West, while the loss dropped Houston all the way to the fifth spot in the extremely competitive top of the standings. After the game, Rockets coach Ime Udoka got asked about the officiating and didn't hesitate to torch the crew of Zach Zarba (crew chief),

Rockets coach Ime Udoka has been fined $25,000 for criticizing officiating after Houston's overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday. The NBA announced the fine Wednesday.

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka ripped NBA officials on Monday night after the team's overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets. He was upset with a crucial foul call.

Denver's roar didn't break Houston. Despite a grueling overtime battle, the young Rockets showcased remarkable composure and adaptability, forging a resilient road identity.

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The Rockets blew a 25-point lead in losing to New Orleans, with Kevin Durant bemoaning a lack of energy and urgency during a second-half collapse.

The recent defeat dropped the Rockets to fifth in ESPN's latest NBA power rankings. They've lost two of their last three games, but have also seen impressive production from Alperen Sengun. After posting a 33-point triple-double in Denver, the Turkish center is averaging 23.5 points, 9.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists on 50-35-74 shooting splits.