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Rockets Season REVIEWS: Ime Udoka's Coaching Struggles SELF INFLICTED Or Just UNLUCKY With Injuries?
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- May 19, 2026
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- 2676
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Summary
Ime Udoka faces tough questions after the Houston Rockets’ playoff collapse—was the team’s offensive stagnation his fault or just bad luck with injuries? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by sports reporter for Chron.com Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) to discuss and grade Udoka’s season, examining whether the Rockets’ shortcomings were due to coaching decisions or the roster’s limitations after Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams went down. Does Udoka’s defense-first mentality still fit the modern NBA, or do fans expect more offensive creativity? Key topics include missteps in developing rookies like Reed Sheppard, the controversial Amen Thompson point guard experiment, and how Alperen Sengun’s role evolved under Udoka. The conversation spotlights the Rockets’ struggles with three-point shooting, questionable rotation choices, and the pressure for flexibility in player development. Listeners get insider perspectives on front office-coach dynamics, the looming Western Conference threat, and what must change if the Rockets hope to contend in an increasingly competitive league.