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Rockets Udoka 'Consistency Wins in This Series'

The first round of the playoffs hasn't gone as planned for the Rockets as they are now down 3-1 to the Golden State Warriors. It has been a physical series that has resulted in many technicals and flagrant fouls.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Rockets news: Starting lineup change teased after heartbreaking Game 4 loss to Warriors

After losing their second straight game to the Golden State Warriors in their first-round playoff series and falling into a 3-1 hole, Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is uncommitted to his starting five heading into Game 5.

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Ime Udoka News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Under Fire for Game 4 Decision vs. Warriors

Game 4 was, obviously, a disappointing finish for the Houston Rockets, who were in a nip-and-tuck battle against the Warriors throughout. Ultimately, Golden State won, 109-106, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.

NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / April 29

Ime Udoka Sends Blunt Message After Warriors vs Rockets Game 4 Loss

If there's one thing that the Houston Rockets and Ime Udoka are going to do every game, it's set the level of physicality earlier in often. In the first half of their Game 4 matchup against the Golden State Warriors, they did so, with several technical fouls and even a flagrant foul being handed out between the two sides.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Rockets’ Ime Udoka highlights major Stephen Curry failure after Game 3 loss

The Houston Rockets had a huge opportunity to grab home-court advantage back from the Golden State Warriors in this first-round series, but they let it slip through their fingers.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Ime Udoka savagely roasts Warriors fans’ ‘brave’ persona before Game 3

The Golden State Warriors are coming into Game 3 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets having gotten a 1-1 split in the first two games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 25

Ime Udoka Defends Rockets Physicality

The Houston Rockets are in the midst of a bloodbath of a series with the Golden State Warriors, and it has brought out the team's physical nature in the first two games.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24

Views from the Game: Houston Rockets Defeat Golden State Warriors 109-94

The Houston Rockets were looking to even up their first round series with the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets dropped game one 95-85 in a game where they only shot 20.7 percent from 3-point range and under 40 percent from the field.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Houston Rockets Ime Udoka ' Likes to Play Chippy, Gets Us Amped up'

The Houston Rockets series against the Golden State Warriors is one of the most chippy series in the league. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka feels that because of the physicality of the series it favors the Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Rockets’ Ime Udoka takes jab at Warriors for ‘chippy’ antics in Game 2 blowout

The Houston Rockets bounced back in Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs to tie their series with the Golden State Warriors at 1-1 with a 109-94 win on Wednesday, and the contest featured six technical fouls, a flagrant 1 and many more extracurriculars.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 24

Rockets HC sends stern warning to Warriors after Game 2 win

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Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Ime Udoka’s message to Rockets’ Jalen Green that unlocked 38-point outburst in Game 2

The Houston Rockets did not want to head on to the road down 2-0 in their first-round matchup against the seventh-seeded Golden State Warriors. And this was evident in the play of Jalen Green, who shook off his Game 1 demons and popped off in their 109-94 victory in Game 2 to even up the series.

NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / April 22

New Rotation Change Being Considered in Warriors-Rockets Game 2

The Houston Rockets had one of their best seasons in a decade to finish the year as the second seed in the Western Conference, and yet, it wasn't enough to defeat the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the playoffs.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 22

Practice Report: Houston Rockets Prepare for Game 2 Against the Warriors

The Houston Rockets are coming off a tough loss Sunday night in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets had one of their worst shooting games of the season as they shot only 20.9 percent from 3-point range and just 39.1 percent from the field overall.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 21

Views from the Game: The Houston Rockets Fall to the Warriors 105-95

The time finally arrived. The Houston Rockets are back in the playoffs and taking on a familiar foe in the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets were the last game of playoff weekend as they were looking to get their first playoff series win against the Warriors.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 21

Rockets React After Game 1 Loss vs. Warriors

The Houston Rockets fell short in their Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka wasn't completely dejected over the loss, but it was clear that he wasn't thrilled by the result either.

Houston Rockets News / Golden State Warriors on SI / April 21

Ime Udoka's Blunt Statement After Rockets vs Warriors

The Houston Rockets finished the 2023-24 season as the 11th seed in the Western Conference, missing out on a chance for the play-in tournament but showing signs of a positive future.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Ime Udoka Named a Finalist for Head Coach of the Year

The NBA announced its finalist for some key awards for the 2024-2025 season. The nominees for the NBA Coach of the Year award are Cleveland Cavaliers Kenny Atkinson, Detroit Pistons J.B Bickerstaff and Houston Rockets Ime Udoka.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 19

Rockets' Ime Udoka Highlights Physicality vs. Warriors

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has improved the team by 30 wins in just two years at the helm, and that has led them to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 18

Ime Udoka's Job With Rockets Isn't Done After Playoff Berth

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is back in the playoffs just three years after leading the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals. Udoka led the Celtics to the Finals in his first season as head coach, and he'll look to do the same with the Rockets.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 13

Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Makes Unexpected Decision for Nuggets Game

The Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets will meet on Sunday in a game with plenty at stake for the Nuggets, but not so much for the Rockets. The Rockets have already clinched the two seed in the Western Conference, but they aren't going to empty the bench before the game starts.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 13

Ime Udoka claims one LA Lakers player changes everything for opponents, it’s none of their big three

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka explains how JJ Redick’s utilization of one LA Lakers star makes life difficult for opponents. In an era where most teams rely on their three-point shooting, the Houston Rockets under head coach Ime Udoka rely on traditional big men.

Houston Rockets News / Total Apex Sports / April 8

Houston Rockets Powered By Rebounding During 2024-25 Season

The 2024-2025 Houston Rockets have been historic on the offensive glass. They are averaging the most offensive rebounds per game(14.8) by a team over the last 20+ seasons.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Rockets' Ime Udoka issues response to ‘crying’ Stephen Curry after heated moment

Ime Udoka feels that Stephen Curry played right into his hands with their heated in-game exchange on Sunday night.

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Ime Udoka on exchange he had with Stephen Curry: ‘When people start complaining about foul calls or crying about physicality, you’ve done your job’

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka had a verbal exchange with NBA legend Stephen Curry during the Rockets-Golden State Warriors game on Sunday. It took