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 ...

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 ...

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.

The Rockets are much more comfortable in a defensive slugfest instead of a high-scoring up-and-down game. Udoka has mentioned many times that if they can keep a team under 100 or even 110, they ...

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

The 7-foot-4 French phenom has been a consistent presence on defense and the boards against the Rockets, but Wembanyama—who is putting up 20.7 points per game—has experienced notable struggles ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...