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Udoka's Rockets Cruise Past Suns After Fan Heckle
26 Nov
Summary
- Rockets secured a decisive 114-92 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
- Coach Ime Udoka received a heckle about LeBron James.
- Dillon Brooks, a former Rocket, scored 29 points against his old team.
Ime Udoka guided the Houston Rockets to a commanding 114-92 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. The Rockets managed the win even without Kevin Durant, who was absent due to a family matter, marking his first scheduled return to Phoenix since his summer trade. The game saw a notable interaction as a fan heckled Udoka about LeBron James on the coach's path to the locker room.
Udoka, formerly of the Boston Celtics, recently took the helm in Houston. His prior tenure in Boston, where he reached the NBA Finals in 2022, ended with a season-long suspension for violating team policies. He was replaced by Joe Mazzulla, who later led the Celtics to a championship.
Phoenix, having traded Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green to acquire Durant, relied on other players. Brooks, in particular, excelled, scoring a career-high 22 points per game and adding 29 against his former Rockets team. Udoka expressed pride in Brooks' performance, noting his consistent edge and scoring ability.
