‘One of the softest teams in the league’: When shit hits five matches, Ripper Ime Udoka Rockets

On February 7, 2025By Littum

After led for most of the first three quarters, Houston Rockets were crushed by Anthony Edwards and Minnesota Timberwolves In the fourth quarter of Thursday’s loss of 127-114 (Box score) at Target Center.

Houston (32-19) has now lost five straight matches and all three of its current four-game road trip. Timberwolves (29-23) have won seven of nine.

Edwards led the road with 41 points and 6 assists, shooting 11-of-25 from the field (44.0%), 5-of-12 on 3-Pointers (41.7%) and 14-of-15 on free throw (93 , 3 %). Minnesota Outscored Houston in a decisive fourth quarter, 35-16.

Jalen Green led Rockets with 28 points and 5 assists and shoots 3-of-8 on 3-Pointers (37.5%) and 7-of-10 on free kick (70.0%). Alperen Sengun added 16 points (54.5% FG), 10 rebounds and 7 assists.

Houston went into the game as NBA’s top rebounding -but Timberwolves won Thursday’s margin by eight (47-39). Amen Thompson, Tari Eason and Dillon Brooks combined for only 10 boards between them, while Naz Reid (11), Rudy Gobert (10) and Jaden McDaniels (8) had almost 30 for a much larger Minnesota team.

“Now we look like one of the softest teams in the league,” said head coach Ime Udoka Postgame.

The rockets are tied to the No. 3 site in Western Conference PostsWhile Timberwolves are at No. 7 and climb quickly.

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IME Udoka at Anthony Edwards: “It’s great to have a special player who can get buckets at the end.”

– Clutchfans (@Clutchfans) February 7, 2025

A pretty statement from Ime Udoka.

“Now we look like one of the softest teams in the league.”

Rockets will have to turn this around quickly. pic.twitter.com/i09eic5qjd

– Lachard Binkley (@binkleyHoops) February 7, 2025

Udoka said the rockets were extremely soft on Anthony Edwards early, went under screens and did not follow the game plan. He said their defense was much better in the second quarter, but they did nothing to slow him down in the fourth. https://t.co/cnw5hbxiav

– Clutchfans (@Clutchfans) February 7, 2025

Rockets more than anyone needs all star break. They look like they have some tired legs. It won’t be easier Saturday. You are facing a team in Dallas that will be extremely motivated, especially Anthony Davis.

– Lachard Binkley (@binkleyHoops) February 7, 2025

What is the next

Rockets ending their four-game road trip Saturday in Dallas Under what could be the debut Recently acquired Big Man Anthony Davis. Tipoff versus Mavericks (26-25) is at. 14:00 Central.

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