For much of the season, the Houston Rockets managed to mask a structural flaw through discipline, rebounding and defensive consistency. Even without a traditional point guard available, the team survived late-game moments by slowing the pace and leaning on physical advantages. However, recent losses have made it increasingly difficult to ignore a growing concern. The Houston … [Read more...] about Lack of a True Point Guard Is Starting to Hurt the Rockets
NBA Fines Ime Udoka After Controversial Postgame Comments
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka entered Monday night frustrated after a difficult overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets, and the consequences of that frustration became official on Wednesday. The NBA announced that Udoka would be fined $25,000 dollars for his postgame comments, which strongly criticized the officiating crew assigned to Houston’s 128-125 defeat at Ball Arena. … [Read more...] about NBA Fines Ime Udoka After Controversial Postgame Comments
Rockets-Nuggets L2M Report: Do Rockets Have A Ref Problem?
The Last Two Minutes Report on the officiating of the Denver-Houston clash has been released. The report acknowledges some unfortunate refereeing errors that disadvantaged the Rockets down the stretch. The outcome of one game isn’t something for the team or fans to dwell on. But the Rockets may have a serious issue with the way the refs officiate the game—and the same may go … [Read more...] about Rockets-Nuggets L2M Report: Do Rockets Have A Ref Problem?
Ime Udoka Slams Officiating After Controversial Loss to Denver
The Houston Rockets have spent the early part of the season proving that they can compete with the best teams in the Western Conference, yet Monday night’s overtime loss in Denver introduced a new storyline. Instead of focusing solely on execution or missed opportunities, the conversation shifted toward the officiating crew responsible for a sequence of late decisions that … [Read more...] about Ime Udoka Slams Officiating After Controversial Loss to Denver
Rockets-Nuggets Battle For The 2 Seed, Part II
On Monday night, the Houston Rockets will face the Denver Nuggets to determine the Western Conference two-seed for the second time this season. Both teams are having terrific starts to the year, even amid various setbacks. The Rockets are 16-6, while the Nuggets are 18-6. With three-quarters of the season to go, will either team be able to separate? If not to challenge the … [Read more...] about Rockets-Nuggets Battle For The 2 Seed, Part II