Sheppard, Rockets and Ime Udoka

Rockets' Ime Udoka reacts to Reed Sheppard's first career start
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was pleased to see Reed Sheppard take advantage of his first start after setting a new career high in scoring on Monday.
Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard elite in first NBA start, earns praise from Ime Udoka
I think you saw him, like right in front of your eyes, kind of get into a rhythm, become more aggressive, make the right play.”
Reed Sheppard's breakout game could be exactly what the Rockets need right now
Stepping into the starting lineup for the first time, Reed Sheppard didn’t just show up, he showed out. Scoring 25 points on 10 of 17 from the field and 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, Sheppard proved the moment wasn’t too big for him.
Houston Rockets Reed Sheppard has career night
Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard strives in his first NBA career start. The former number 3 pick in the 2024 NBA draft had a career-high 25 points while
Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Running with starters Monday
Houston will be without four of its usual starters Monday, meaning the club's second unit will have to step up. Over his last 10 outings, Sheppard has averaged 4.0 points across 11.8 minutes per game.
Reed Sheppard Finds Rhythm in First Career Start for Rockets
The former Kentucky guard played like the version of himself that the Rockets hoped for when they drafted him third overall.
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The Athletic ranks Houston’s Ime Udoka second among 2025 NBA Coach of the Year candidates
In The Athletic’s new column ranking 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year candidates, Rockets coach Ime Udoka is second behind ...
Rockets make intriguing move on former 1st round pick before playoff push
The Rockets are nearing 40 victories amid their playoff push. Now Ime Udoka is adding an experienced and ex-first rounder.
Houston Rockets Losing Steam as Playoffs Near
With the NBA postseason just a month and change away, the Houston Rockets are beginning to lose some of the steam that propped them up earlier in the year. The ...
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‘It’s about pride’: Ime Udoka explains Houston’s improved rebounding
Prior to Wednesday's game, head coach Ime Udoka was asked about the rebounding improvement, and he pointed to a film session ...
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Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Sounds Off After Benching His Stars
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka sent a strong message to his key stars by benching them in their 105-98 loss to conference rivals Golden State Warriors 105-98 on Thursday, Feb. 13, at home.
Have the Houston Rockets Peaked?
After starting the season red hot, making their way as high as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets have struggled in the latter stretc ...
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Rockets End of Season Notebook: Ime Udoka, Rafeal Stone Find Joy in 'Some Struggles'
Despite falling short of their postseason aspirations, Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone and coach Ime Udoka found joy and hope in the team's improvements. HOUSTON — Coach Ime ...
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Houston Rockets Ime Udoka makes tough decision
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka made a difficult decision on what the starting lineup will look like with the recent returns of Jabari Smith and Fred VanVleet. When Jabari Smith went down ...
Ime Udoka slaps Rockets with cold truth after 13-point loss to Pacers
The first few months of the 2024-25 season had the Houston Rockets believing that they were a serious threat to mount a deep ...