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Ime Udoka on #Rockets forward Tari Eason, who strained his right oblique on November 14: “He’s looking good. He got some live action in (today), and we’re hoping to have him back next game… in Denver.”

Ime Udoka on #Rockets forward Tari Eason, who strained his right oblique on November 14: “He’s looking good. He got some live action in (today), and we’re hoping to have him back next game… in Denver.”

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Ime Udoka on coaching Alperen Sengun “hard” and his ability to take criticism: “When I got here, he asked for it. He said, ‘I don’t want you to sweep anything under the rug. Be direct and blunt.’ We’ll have our debates back and forth during games, which I don’t mind at all.”

Ime Udoka on coaching Alperen Sengun “hard” and his ability to take criticism: “When I got here, he asked for it. He said, ‘I don’t want you to sweep anything under the rug. Be direct and blunt.’ We’ll have our debates back and forth during games, which I don’t mind at all.”

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On Ime Udoka’s coaching, Alperen Sengun tells Ben DuBose: “He’s been doing an amazing job. With him, we’re fighters. We’re warriors. When we were down 3-0, everybody was still believing. We never give up. That’s our chemistry, and it comes from them (coaches) most of the time.”

On Ime Udoka’s coaching, Alperen Sengun tells Ben DuBose: “He’s been doing an amazing job. With him, we’re fighters. We’re warriors. When we were down 3-0, everybody was still believing. We never give up. That’s our chemistry, and it comes from them (coaches) most of the time.”

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Amen Thompson says he didn’t know that Kevin Durant took below the max salary on his #Rockets extension. “Generous guy.”

Amen Thompson says he didn’t know that Kevin Durant took below the max salary on his #Rockets extension. “Generous guy.”

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Alperen Sengun on Rockets-Warriors Game 7: “I don’t think they’ve beaten us, this series. We beat ourselves, missing free throws and easy shots. When we’re locked in, we’re locked in. We have all the talent in the world. There’s no reason for us to lose this game.”

Alperen Sengun on Rockets-Warriors Game 7: “I don’t think they’ve beaten us, this series. We beat ourselves, missing free throws and easy shots. When we’re locked in, we’re locked in. We have all the talent in the world. There’s no reason for us to lose this game.”

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Alperen Sengun, 3-point marksman

Alperen Sengun, 3-point marksman

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Reed Sheppard tells Ben DuBose that he talked to Kevin Durant after Tuesday’s loss in OKC and acknowledged that he (Reed) needs to be better at finding ways to get KD the ball. Reed also says the #Rockets are working on different ways to screen for KD and Alperen Sengun

Reed Sheppard tells Ben DuBose that he talked to Kevin Durant after Tuesday’s loss in OKC and acknowledged that he (Reed) needs to be better at finding ways to get KD the ball. Reed also says the #Rockets are working on different ways to screen for KD and Alperen Sengun

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Tari Eason on what the “bigger role” he wants would look like: “More minutes and opportunities.” Tari is hoping to exceed the 20-25 minutes that he averaged in his first three NBA seasons

Tari Eason on what the “bigger role” he wants would look like: “More minutes and opportunities.” Tari is hoping to exceed the 20-25 minutes that he averaged in his first three NBA seasons

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Kevin Durant on Reed Sheppard’s growth: “I love what Reed was. Last game, it kind of came all together, as far as how aggressive he was on both ends of the floor.” “It set the tone. We were playing our second unit, some third, and we beat a good, first-unit (Atlanta) team.”

Kevin Durant on Reed Sheppard’s growth: “I love what Reed was. Last game, it kind of came all together, as far as how aggressive he was on both ends of the floor.” “It set the tone. We were playing our second unit, some third, and we beat a good, first-unit (Atlanta) team.”

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Jabari Smith Jr. on Amen Thompson’s shot: “He has a lot more confidence in it, especially his mid-range coming off of pick-and-rolls. It looks a lot better, a lot more fluid.” “If he’s making shots, it makes us a totally different team, and him a totally different player.”

Jabari Smith Jr. on Amen Thompson’s shot: “He has a lot more confidence in it, especially his mid-range coming off of pick-and-rolls. It looks a lot better, a lot more fluid.” “If he’s making shots, it makes us a totally different team, and him a totally different player.”

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Amen Thompson on watching his twin, Ausar, as the Pistons staved off elimination in last night’s Game 5 against the Knicks: “Every game they’ve won, we’ve won after. That’s what I’m gonna take from it.”

Amen Thompson on watching his twin, Ausar, as the Pistons staved off elimination in last night’s Game 5 against the Knicks: “Every game they’ve won, we’ve won after. That’s what I’m gonna take from it.”

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Jabari Smith Jr. on Amen Thompson as a point guard: “I feel like it’s the hardest position in sports, probably after quarterback, in terms of running the game and keeping other people involved, and still trying to be aggressive.” “I think he’s handling it well. He’s grown.”

Jabari Smith Jr. on Amen Thompson as a point guard: “I feel like it’s the hardest position in sports, probably after quarterback, in terms of running the game and keeping other people involved, and still trying to be aggressive.” “I think he’s handling it well. He’s grown.”

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Fred VanVleet on his ACL surgery recovery and rehab: “No timeline. Taking it slow, day by day. We’ll see where we’re at by the end of the year.” The #Rockets have NOT ruled him out for the season

Fred VanVleet on his ACL surgery recovery and rehab: “No timeline. Taking it slow, day by day. We’ll see where we’re at by the end of the year.” The #Rockets have NOT ruled him out for the season

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Tari Eason on a chippy Game 4 of Rockets-Warriors: “I was surprised I got a technical, just because when somebody’s leg is on the back of your head, I don’t understand exactly what they wanted me to do in that situation. He (Draymond Green) then grabbed me. So, I’m confused.”

Tari Eason on a chippy Game 4 of Rockets-Warriors: “I was surprised I got a technical, just because when somebody’s leg is on the back of your head, I don’t understand exactly what they wanted me to do in that situation. He (Draymond Green) then grabbed me. So, I’m confused.”

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.Ben DuBose asked Kevin Durant if Houston currently has a championship-level roster: “I never talk about championships on any team I’ve been on. You just put your head down and work.” But, KD does see the #Rockets having key attributes that meet the modern NBA formula. Full answer:

.Ben DuBose asked Kevin Durant if Houston currently has a championship-level roster: “I never talk about championships on any team I’ve been on. You just put your head down and work.” But, KD does see the #Rockets having key attributes that meet the modern NBA formula. Full answer:

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Josh Okogie on his fit with the Rockets: “Match made in heaven.” Good stuff from Josh Okogie on the leadership of Kevin Durant and Ime Udoka, his acclimation to Houston and its Nigerian community, his 3-point improvements, and more:

Josh Okogie on his fit with the Rockets: “Match made in heaven.” Good stuff from Josh Okogie on the leadership of Kevin Durant and Ime Udoka, his acclimation to Houston and its Nigerian community, his 3-point improvements, and more:

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