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 ...

The Rockets lost their high-stakes playoff game this week. Here's how. Alperen Sengun was great in Game 4. Draymond Green was greater in Game 4's final crucial play. Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty ...

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.

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

In the fourth quarter, however, the Rockets’ defense sealed the door shut. Curry and Butler were held to 1-for-12 shooting in the final frame.

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.

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.

Golden State Warriors’ Moses Moody (4) shoots past Houston Rockets’ Dillon Brooks (9) in the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs game at Chase Center in ...

The Rockets were the 21st-ranked half-court offense in the NBA this season. If the game isn’t frantic and they’re forced to score against a set defense, they haven’t been all that efficient.