Ime Udoka namedrops who Rockets will rely on to win NBA Playoffs series vs. Lakers
In a crucial NBA Playoffs Game 6 between the Rockets and Lakers, Coach Ime Udoka will start to rely more on Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson.
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The Houston Rockets are always going to be in a win-or-go-home situation from now on. Coach Ime Udoka has to scheme against a veteran LeBron James who has reliable guys like Deandre Ayton and Luke Kennard in the Los Angeles Lakers system. While it is expected that Alperen Sengun has to consistently pop off in the NBA Playoffs, there are two guys that the Rockets head coach will be looking to more — Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard.
Why Udoka's Rockets will be using Thompson and Sheppard vs. Lakers Since the NBA Playoffs started, it has been increasingly apparent that the Rockets struggle in ballhandling. Setting plays have been quite hard for them and their turnover percentage of 11.
3%, while still lower than the Lakers, have been quite a problem. This is why Coach Ime Udoka will be more strict with Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard, via Sam Amick of The Athletic. "When I’ve got my arms around Amen and Reed, I’m telling them, ‘This is the point in the game where you guys take over.