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

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.

Chuck Hayes did not quote Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion, but the point was made. Besides, Sir Isaac rarely delved into pick-and-roll defense. The Rockets knew that once their new style worked, any ...

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 fourth in opponent effective field goal ...

The Rockets, known for their tough play on the defensive end, struggled to get stops as they gave up over 110 points in five of the six losses. During the losing streak, Udoka spoke about the team ...

The Rockets went from last place in opponents' fast break points to a tie for first in 2023-24. The previous season, the Rockets gave up 17.5 fast break points a game, almost a point more than the ...

The Rockets have agreed to terms with veteran wing Josh Okogie on a one-year, $3.1 million veteran minimum contract, as first ...

Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) pulls down a rebound over Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Houston.

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.

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.

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 ...