"It's just kind of pray" - Jabari Smith Jr. shares the most effective defensive strategy for guarding KD originally appeared ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

The result is a re-tooled team that still reflects Udoka's priorities of defense and depth, but with more experience. Last season, the Rockets had three players who were 30 or older.

If you look at athleticism as a whole, with speed, strength, jumping... I don’t think anybody is as fast as him and jumps as ...

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

The result is a re-tooled team that still reflects Udoka’s priorities of defense and depth, but with more experience. Last season, the Rockets had three players who were 30 or older.

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.