Ime Udoka’s Defense-First Rule Is Costing the Rockets Games
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Загружено: 2026-01-23
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The Houston Rockets had this game in hand — and let it slip away.
After building a late fourth-quarter lead against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Rockets collapsed down the stretch and lost 128–122 in overtime, thanks to defensive breakdowns, missed calls, and a coaching decision that has fans fired up.
In this episode, we break down Ime Udoka’s defense-first philosophy, why Reed Sheppard provided a spark offensively but didn’t see the floor in overtime, and how one missed goaltending call helped push the game into OT anyway. Sheppard helped ignite the comeback, led the bench in scoring, and posted a positive plus-minus — yet was benched because of point-of-attack defense against Tyrese Maxey, who consistently got downhill late.
We also discuss:
Why Udoka prioritizes defense over offense — no matter the situation
Whether Reed Sheppard’s defensive struggles will continue to limit his minutes
Kevin Durant’s turnovers and late-game shot-making
The NBA’s broken goaltending review rule and why it may need to change
Why some players stay on the floor through mistakes — and others don’t
This loss highlights the ongoing tension with this Rockets team: when offense is desperately needed, Udoka still leans defense, even if it costs them momentum — and possibly games.
Is this the right long-term approach? Or is Reed Sheppard being held to an impossible standard?
Let us know what you think 👇
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