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With last nights win, the Rockets have the #1 defense this season. (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Rocket-Bru@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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How far can Houston go this year under Ime Udoka? He has the entire team playing principled defense while Sengun is an all star and Jalen Green is a home game all star.

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[–] TuqiDuque12@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

They have A LOT of defensive talent, Brooks, Tate and Eason are all All defense level, FVV, Jabari and Holiday are all between good and very good, Sengun has improved a lot too

[–] Oreo_Scanooze@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Green also.

[–] 2ToTooTwoFish@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Yup. He's always had the potential for defense, I've never understood people who said that he'd never be a good defender. He's quick laterally, works hard, and contests as many shots as he can. He doesn't have the instincts like a Brooks or Eason, but he's learning quickly now that our whole team prides itself on defense.

[–] Beplex@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I want Green to succeed so badly. He has such a good ethic and has the raw talent to be a superb player.

[–] yooston@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It’s unbelievable how bad the Silas years were for his (and others) growth. This is basically his rookie year for defensive purposes.

[–] Daym00n79@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Ime Udoka was such an underrated steal during the off season. He was great in Boston was kind of having a Nick Nurse type coming out there. He's clearly an amazing coach and I believe Boston took a lose there.