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Ime Udoka: ‘I’m not too sentimental’ about Boston return to face Celtics

If former Boston Celtics and current Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is feeling some kind of way about his return to the ball club that fired him ahead of the start of last season, he isn't showing it much.

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On Ime Udoka’s return to Boston with the Houston Rockets

The Celtics will need to respect their opponent to be sure their home streak doesn't end tonight.

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Celtics vs. Rockets: Watch, stream, injuries, start time, lineups

Boston will play their first contest against their former head coach Ime Udoka at TD Garden since he took the helm of the Houston Rockets.

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Rockets at Celtics, Jan. 13: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

On Saturday, Rockets coach Ime Udoka makes his first return to Boston since the improper workplace relationship that cost him his job there.

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Takeaways: Fred VanVleet rescues Rockets with late heroics in Detroit

The Rockets stayed above .500 thanks largely to Fred VanVleet, who had 12 fourth-quarter points and made crucial plays late to thwart Detroit’s upset bid.

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun’s heroics for naught as Bulls edge Rockets late

Rockets center Alperen Sengun was magnificent in the fourth quarter and overtime, but Chicago finished on a 10-0 run to deal Houston a gut-punch loss.

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Ime Udoka updates injury statuses of Houston’s Tari Eason, Dillon Brooks

According to a new quotes by Rockets coach Ime Udoka, Dillon Brooks is ramping up from his oblique injury, while Tari Eason is still resting his sore left leg.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka reacts to Alperen Sengun’s elite NBA honor

“We still think there’s another level he can take it to,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Western Conference Player of the Week Alperen Sengun.

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Reaction: Heat cool off Rockets as Bam Adebayo, Alperen Sengun duel

Star centers Bam Adebayo and Alperen Sengun each played well, but Miami had more shooting help in the second half of Monday’s win over the Rockets.

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Rockets see Jabari Smith Jr. becoming more well-rounded player

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Jabari Smith Jr.’s growth: “The offensive glass has been the biggest improvement. It’s that mentality of going after it every time.”

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Ime Udoka wants Jalen Green to stay aggressive for Rockets

“Always stay confident, be aggressive, and take what the game gives you,” Ime Udoka says of his advice to third-year Rockets guard Jalen Green.

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Ime Udoka sees confidence growing for Alperen Sengun, Rockets

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun, now an All-Star candidate: “You can just go to him, and he draws so much attention that it benefits everybody.”

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees elements of ‘young Kawhi Leonard’ in Tari Eason

Ime Udoka was an assistant coach for years in San Antonio, and he sees elements of a “young Kawhi Leonard” in second-year Rockets forward Tari Eason.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. sparks Rockets in upset win over Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Jabari Smith Jr. (14 points, 12 rebounds, game-high 40 minutes) sparked the short-handed Rockets in an upset win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

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Rockets injury updates: Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason remain sidelined

#Rockets forwards Dillon Brooks (right oblique strain) and Tari Eason (left lower leg soreness) have now been sidelined for six and three games, respectively.

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‘They bullied us’: Timberwolves control paint in blowout win over short-handed Rockets

Friday was a tough night for the short-handed Rockets, who were dominated on the glass in a blowout loss at home to top-seeded Minnesota.

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Alperen Sengun dominates, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson break out as Rockets rip Nets

First-round rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore had some of their most encouraging minutes yet as Houston rallied past Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

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Takeaways: Rockets blast Pistons as Alperen Sengun leads third-quarter explosion

Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green led the way with a dominant 47-25 third quarter, and that allowed Houston to cruise to Monday’s victory versus Detroit.

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Jabari Smith Jr. rejoins Rockets after missing one game with left ankle sprain

In a very welcome development, Jabari Smith Jr. is back in Houston’s starting lineup after missing only one game with a left ankle sprain.

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Pistons at Rockets, Jan. 1: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

In a matchup of the top two picks from the 2021 NBA draft, Cade Cunningham and the lowly Pistons (3-29) hope to upset Jalen Green and the Rockets (15-15).

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Takeaways: Jalen Green continues surge, but Tyrese Maxey even better as Sixers edge Rockets

Rockets guard Jalen Green was very good for a second straight game, but Tyrese Maxey was even better as the Sixers extended Houston’s losing streak to three.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka updates Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. injury timelines

Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle) and Dillon Brooks (right oblique) could rejoin the Rockets in a week or so, per Ime Udoka. For now, Jeff Green and Jae’Sean Tate will start.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green snaps slump, but Eric Gordon burns Rockets

Jalen Green snapped his recent slump with 23 points and six 3-pointers, but it couldn’t offset a scorching night by Suns guard Eric Gordon in his return to Houston.

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As Rockets struggle to defend 3-point line, Ime Udoka wants better communication

“We don’t communicate or stay locked in with our guy,” Ime Udoka says. “It is the same thing that hurt us against Atlanta, or any other team that slips screens.”

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun’s epic run continues, but Pacers bomb Rockets with 3s

Alperen Sengun posted back-to-back 30-point games for the first time, but Houston couldn’t overcome a 42-point difference on 3-pointers versus Indiana.

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