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Houston Rockets Coach Blasts the Team For Failed Comeback in Surprising Loss Vs. Chicago Bulls

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka went off at his own team for their 132-124 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, pointing to their slow start as the main culprit behind the surprising road defeat.

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Ime Udoka Held Back After Ejection as Rockets HC Faces Possible NBA Punishment Over Postgame Comments

As the Houston Rockets were looking to win their third straight game, they started poorly and led for just 11 seconds in the first frame. That’s where the problem for Ime Udoka began, as his team went behind 22 points.

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Kevin Durant’s 40-Point Night Fails To Fuel Rockets’ 22-Point Comeback vs. Bulls: Instant Analysis

Monday night’s game was filled with disappointment for the Houston Rockets. Despite a heroic effort by Kevin Durant, the Rockets came away with a 132-124 loss at the hands of the Chicago Bulls, seeing them fall to 43-28 on the season.

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Rockets Comeback Falters Late Against Bulls, 132-124.

Normally the Rockets scoring 124 in regulation time would signal a win. Normally, though, the team wouldn’t give up 41 points in the first quarter, while only scoring 21 points themselves.

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Rockets' Ime Udoka Addresses Team After Disappointing Loss to Bulls

The Houston Rockets lost their 28th game of the 2025–26 season after struggling to create a winning momentum lately. On Monday, the Rockets could not overcome the Chicago Bulls and suffered a 132-124 defeat.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant name drops Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic as next all-time greats

On Saturday, Kevin Durant passed Michael Jordan and is now fifth on the all-time scoring list — a major feat for the future Hall of Famer and arguably the best pure scorer in the history of the NBA.

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Three Takeaways from the Rockets’ Near Comeback Against The Bulls

The Houston Rockets were riding high after back-to-back home wins and began their four-game road trip in the Windy City, but fell just short against the Chicago Bulls 132-124 on Monday night in United Center.

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Rockets Begin Crucial Four-Game Road Trip That Could Affect Playoff Seeding

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Kevin Durant Gets Honest About His Retirement Timeline

Kevin Durant just introduced everybody to a reality after overcoming MJ on the all-time scoring list. Durant openly talked about his retirement plan. Soon after the historic game against the Rockets, Durant and his business partner, Rich Kleiman, appeared on Boardroom Talks.

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Ball Pressure, Shooting are Two Things to Watch in Rockets vs. Bulls

The Houston Rockets are looking to build off a two-game winning streak as they begin a four-game road trip. They'll begin that stretch tonight against the Chicago Bulls.

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Final Injury Report for Rockets-Bulls: Will Alperen Sengun, Anfernee Simons Play?

The Houston Rockets are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Chicago Bulls in an interconference matchup. Houston enters Monday’s game with a 43-27 record after defeating the Miami Heat at home on Saturday night.

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Even With Recent Offensive Struggles, This Post-All-Star Stat May Surprise You

Throughout the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets have seen highs and, lately, mostly lows on offense, particularly in shooting. The Rockets knew that when they added one of the most efficient offensive players of all time, they would see a boost in their overall offensive game.

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Kevin Durant's Honest Admission Ahead of Looming Retirement Decision

At 37, Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is starting to think about life after basketball. The 18-year veteran has shown no signs of slowing down under head coach Ime Udoka. He is averaging 25.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.

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Reed Sheppard's Recent Production Should Cement Starting Role for Rockets

The talk of Reed Sheppard as a Sixth Man of the Year award candidate is warranted, but in reality, he should be a full-time starter for the Rockets. Through their absence of a true point guard, the second-year pro has flourished with every opportunity Houston has thrown his way.

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Rockets' Tari Eason Ends Brutal Outside Shooting Drought

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant on NBA future: Creeping closer to the end

Rockets star Kevin Durant knows the end of his NBA career is closer than it once felt. He’s not there yet. But he can see it. Durant, who entered the league in 2007 and remains one of the game’s most gifted scorers, spoke candidly about his future during an appearance on The Boardroom podcast.

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