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 ...

The Rockets keep adding quality defenders. Yet in addition to how good of a defensive roster they have, it should be noted ...

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.

Thompson proved to be the team's best defensive player this season, earning First-Team All-Defense honors for his impactful defense. The Rockets depend on Thompson's athleticism to contest shots ...

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

Voting for the All-Defensive Teams is conducted by a panel of 100 NBA writers and broadcasters. But player peer support for Thompson’s defence recently came from none other than Steph Curry, the ...

The Rockets, it should be noted, weren’t much better against zone to start the series, though they adapted to the Warriors’ defense by running the ball through Şengün in the high post ...