Ime Udoka on Jalen Green's emergence without Alperen Sengun: 'I think they can complement each other very well'
Mitty: Ime Udoka on why Alperen Sengun being out is not the reason for Jalen Green’s resurgence: “We wanted to really increase the pace and get the threes up and all those things don’t have anything to do with Alpi – When Jalen was struggling earlier in the year he had the same quality looks and Jalen started to read the game better – I think they can complement each other very well”.
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Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
In like 15 minutes, @MotorCityHoops and I will go live and podcast!
Talking Houston Rockets, the Jalen Green leap, how this is happening, all of it.
Also, offseason preview for the Jazz and Grizzlies.
youtube.com/watch?v=6PL5WH… pic.twitter.com/XPeAWhEI2T – 9:40 PM
In like 15 minutes, @MotorCityHoops and I will go live and podcast!
Talking Houston Rockets, the Jalen Green leap, how this is happening, all of it.
Also, offseason preview for the Jazz and Grizzlies.
youtube.com/watch?v=6PL5WH… pic.twitter.com/XPeAWhEI2T – 9:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most points in an age 21 season by a Rocket:
1,427 — Jalen Green
1,331 — Alperen Sengun
1,083 — Moses Malone
Two of them happened this season. pic.twitter.com/frgzo0RtH4 – 5:27 PM
Most points in an age 21 season by a Rocket:
1,427 — Jalen Green
1,331 — Alperen Sengun
1,083 — Moses Malone
Two of them happened this season. pic.twitter.com/frgzo0RtH4 – 5:27 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
There were 5 incorrect no calls in the final 2 minutes and OT of Rockets win at OKC, 3 favoring OKC, 2 benefitting Rockets. Missed calls included Jalen Green’s drive for the win in the last second of regulation. Previous missed call was on Jalen Williams’ missed shot to tie. – 4:56 PM
There were 5 incorrect no calls in the final 2 minutes and OT of Rockets win at OKC, 3 favoring OKC, 2 benefitting Rockets. Missed calls included Jalen Green’s drive for the win in the last second of regulation. Previous missed call was on Jalen Williams’ missed shot to tie. – 4:56 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Green this season:
With Sengun — Without Sengun —
18.2 PPG 30.9 PPG
4.6 RPG 8.2 RPG
41/32%. 51/46%
.460 Win% .889 Win% pic.twitter.com/u9gwkuYoyH – 1:30 PM
Jalen Green this season:
With Sengun — Without Sengun —
18.2 PPG 30.9 PPG
4.6 RPG 8.2 RPG
41/32%. 51/46%
.460 Win% .889 Win% pic.twitter.com/u9gwkuYoyH – 1:30 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
The greatest change since Sengun went down is not spacing or usage. It’s Houston’s speed.
If you want to argue that Green is benefiting from faster pace of play, I’m amenable to that. The logic tracks.
The spacing stuff is just so reductive and more importantly, wrong. – 12:59 PM
The greatest change since Sengun went down is not spacing or usage. It’s Houston’s speed.
If you want to argue that Green is benefiting from faster pace of play, I’m amenable to that. The logic tracks.
The spacing stuff is just so reductive and more importantly, wrong. – 12:59 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
People who attribute Jalen’s success to “increased usage and spacing” due to Sengun’s absence just haven’t been watching the Rockets.
1. Green’s had a near-identical usage rate to Sengun all season long. Role and opportunity haven’t been an issue.
2. Houston was already playing… – 12:49 PM
People who attribute Jalen’s success to “increased usage and spacing” due to Sengun’s absence just haven’t been watching the Rockets.
1. Green’s had a near-identical usage rate to Sengun all season long. Role and opportunity haven’t been an issue.
2. Houston was already playing… – 12:49 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
1. Jalen Green’s been awesome.
He was already showing signs of growth this season as a defender, passer, and contact drawer, but now he’s combining it with absurd shot-making.
2. Folks need to stop framing this as a “since Alperen Sengun went down” run.
Green had his first… – 12:34 PM
1. Jalen Green’s been awesome.
He was already showing signs of growth this season as a defender, passer, and contact drawer, but now he’s combining it with absurd shot-making.
2. Folks need to stop framing this as a “since Alperen Sengun went down” run.
Green had his first… – 12:34 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re talking #Rockets at 11:00 am CT:
— Jalen Green plays like a true star guard in OKC
— Amen Thompson not getting enough shine
— The uncomfortable truth about how Houston is succeeding without Alperen Sengun playback.tv/clutchfans?s=8… – 11:44 AM
We’re talking #Rockets at 11:00 am CT:
— Jalen Green plays like a true star guard in OKC
— Amen Thompson not getting enough shine
— The uncomfortable truth about how Houston is succeeding without Alperen Sengun playback.tv/clutchfans?s=8… – 11:44 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m a bit confused about why I don’t see Jalen Green Most Improved Player odds up at most books. I don’t *think* he’s going to win but he obviously has the narrative momentum if Houston makes the play-in. – 8:59 AM
I’m a bit confused about why I don’t see Jalen Green Most Improved Player odds up at most books. I don’t *think* he’s going to win but he obviously has the narrative momentum if Houston makes the play-in. – 8:59 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jalen Green said the scene in the Rockets’ locker room was WILD after their 10th straight win 🚀 pic.twitter.com/iVtDYm8Kxp – 8:37 AM
Jalen Green said the scene in the Rockets’ locker room was WILD after their 10th straight win 🚀 pic.twitter.com/iVtDYm8Kxp – 8:37 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 35+ points tonight:
Jordan Poole
Cam Thomas
Jalen Green
Bucket getters. pic.twitter.com/SBMYlSjyaX – 12:25 AM
Players with 35+ points tonight:
Jordan Poole
Cam Thomas
Jalen Green
Bucket getters. pic.twitter.com/SBMYlSjyaX – 12:25 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder fall to 50-22.
Tied for #2 in the West.
Tough OT loss on a B2B w/o SGA. Gotta tip the hat to Jalen Green.
OKC highlights:
Giddey 30 point game
Hayward’s best OKC game
Giddey sit shot
JDub clutch 3 to send it to OT
Isaiah Joe DOTY
Next up: KD in OKC on Friday. – 11:21 PM
Thunder fall to 50-22.
Tied for #2 in the West.
Tough OT loss on a B2B w/o SGA. Gotta tip the hat to Jalen Green.
OKC highlights:
Giddey 30 point game
Hayward’s best OKC game
Giddey sit shot
JDub clutch 3 to send it to OT
Isaiah Joe DOTY
Next up: KD in OKC on Friday. – 11:21 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka said the coaches’ favorite play of the game was when Jalen Green found Jabari Smith Jr, who was struggling, in the final seconds of regulation for the corner three.
“Great pass. Great growth. I’m proud of them for that play.” – 10:57 PM
Ime Udoka said the coaches’ favorite play of the game was when Jalen Green found Jabari Smith Jr, who was struggling, in the final seconds of regulation for the corner three.
“Great pass. Great growth. I’m proud of them for that play.” – 10:57 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
The Houston Rockets have started the month of March 11-1 under Ime Udoka.
The Celtics started March 11-1 two years ago…
…under Ime Udoka. – 10:53 PM
The Houston Rockets have started the month of March 11-1 under Ime Udoka.
The Celtics started March 11-1 two years ago…
…under Ime Udoka. – 10:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Cam Thomas has more 30-point games this season than
Poole
Zion
Paolo
Kyrie
Siakam
Ingram
DeMar
Sengun
PG13
Jimmy
Haliburton
KAT
Beal
Lauri
Only 22 years old. pic.twitter.com/SqVYLIdi6j – 8:35 PM
Cam Thomas has more 30-point games this season than
Poole
Zion
Paolo
Kyrie
Siakam
Ingram
DeMar
Sengun
PG13
Jimmy
Haliburton
KAT
Beal
Lauri
Only 22 years old. pic.twitter.com/SqVYLIdi6j – 8:35 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets have Jabari Smith Jr. defending Josh Giddey, much as Alperen Sengun did in the other meetings. Brooks on Holmgren. – 8:14 PM
Rockets have Jabari Smith Jr. defending Josh Giddey, much as Alperen Sengun did in the other meetings. Brooks on Holmgren. – 8:14 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka said he “got a good glimpse” of the advantages of Jabari Smith Jr at center in summer league: “As long as it’s not a Jokic, Embiid, one of those true back-to-the-basket bigs, we feel really confident with him guarding them better than they can guard him.” – 6:45 PM
Ime Udoka said he “got a good glimpse” of the advantages of Jabari Smith Jr at center in summer league: “As long as it’s not a Jokic, Embiid, one of those true back-to-the-basket bigs, we feel really confident with him guarding them better than they can guard him.” – 6:45 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka says Cam Whitmore is progressing and is getting close. “He’s young. He heals fast. He’ll probably beat the three-week diagnosis.” – 6:34 PM
Ime Udoka says Cam Whitmore is progressing and is getting close. “He’s young. He heals fast. He’ll probably beat the three-week diagnosis.” – 6:34 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The Red-Hot Rockets lead this week’s “Hoops, Adjacent” w/me & @ThompsonScribe, and our guest @KellyIko. Copious Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, Ime Udoka yak. Will Houston pass Golden State in the west…and will the Dubs make the playoffs at all? Listen in!:
theathletic.com/podcast/8-the-… – 7:00 PM
The Red-Hot Rockets lead this week’s “Hoops, Adjacent” w/me & @ThompsonScribe, and our guest @KellyIko. Copious Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, Ime Udoka yak. Will Houston pass Golden State in the west…and will the Dubs make the playoffs at all? Listen in!:
theathletic.com/podcast/8-the-… – 7:00 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka said that Jalen Green bouncing back the way he did, after a bad shooting half, is another sign of development and growth for him. pic.twitter.com/fAtgAWClyb – 11:47 PM
Ime Udoka said that Jalen Green bouncing back the way he did, after a bad shooting half, is another sign of development and growth for him. pic.twitter.com/fAtgAWClyb – 11:47 PM
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To better contextualize its ending, it’s important to recall how Ignite began. The NBA launched the program in April 2020, with a commitment from top-ranked prospect Jalen Green, now the Rockets’ third-year guard who is spearheading Houston’s late-season playoff bid in the Western Conference. Ignite arrived on the heels of former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice leading a group investigation into the underworld of college basketball recruiting — a shadow game that also provoked an FBI probe into sneaker company and agency payola connections within numerous major NCAA programs. The NBA, too, watched a pair of highly touted prospects, LaMelo Ball and R.J. Hampton, depart for Australia’s National Basketball League before they would enter the 2020 NBA Draft. -via Yahoo! Sports / March 28, 2024
Enough hugs to go around, high fives, and even a smile from head coach Ime Udoka. The Rockets — players, coaches, team staffers and even the front office and ownership — all convened in the adjacent visitor’s space to revel in the victory. Udoka brought up the most important play of the evening — the drive from Jalen Green which led to a kick-out pass to a Smith corner triple with 21 seconds remaining in regulation. It was a sequence that displayed all of the ingredients Houston had been cooking with during this 10-game run: pace from Amen Thompson, decision-making from Green and trust in Smith even though he had yet to hit an outside shot all night. “It was lit,” Green said postgame. “Everybody was happy, celebrating, screaming. We fought for that one, worked hard. That’s how we should react after a game. We gonna celebrate our wins.” -via The Athletic / March 28, 2024
Justin Kubatko: Jalen Green was 🔥 last night: 
37 PTS 10 REB 7 AST 7-11 3P Green has posted seven straight 25-point games, the longest such streak of his career. He’s averaging 33.7 PPG with 53/49/81 shooting splits over that span. Today’s free game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/jci3ZuvhXJ -via Twitter @jkubatko / March 28, 2024
37 PTS 10 REB 7 AST 7-11 3P Green has posted seven straight 25-point games, the longest such streak of his career. He’s averaging 33.7 PPG with 53/49/81 shooting splits over that span. Today’s free game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/jci3ZuvhXJ -via Twitter @jkubatko / March 28, 2024
Bobby Marks: Notable names that have reached the 65-game criteria, are on pace or ineligible/not on pace: Reached the criteria Jarrett Allen Jayson Tatum Derrick White DeMar DeRozan Coby White Jarrett Allen Nikola Jokic Stephen Curry Pascal Siakam Paul George James Harden Kawhi Leonard Anthony Davis Giannis Antetokounmpo Damian Lillard Rudy Gobert Anthony Edwards Jalen Brunson Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Paolo Banchero Kevin Durant Domantas Sabonis Chet Holmgren On pace Jaylen Brown Jrue Holiday Alex Caruso Luka Doncic Tyrese Haliburton LeBron James Jaren Jackson Jr. Bam Adebayo Zion Williamson Herb Jones Jalen Suggs Tyrese Maxey Devin Booker De’Aaron Fox Victor Wembanyama Off pace/Ineligible Trae Young Kristaps Porzingis LaMelo Ball Zach LaVine Darius Garland Donovan Mitchell Kyrie Irving Draymond Green Ja Morant Jimmy Butler Khris Middleton Karl-Anthony Towns Julius Randle Joel Embiid Bradley Beal Scottie Barnes Lauri Markkanen TBD because of injuries Alperen Sengun Brandon Ingram -via Twitter @BobbyMarks42 / March 27, 2024
Bradeaux: From the Brain Windhorst podcast: “It’s within the realm of possibility that Şengün could return during the #Rockets regular season” 👀 -via Twitter / March 25, 2024
Bradeaux: .@ShamsCharania on Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun: “The #Rockets called the Nets on Mikal Bridges discussing a concept around Jalen Green and multiple 1sts, that was not accepted… It’s a great problem for the #Rockets to have, you have 2 burgeoning stars with Şengün, with Jalen Green… What do you do if you’re the #Rockets moving forward, can these 2 guys co-exist? They haven’t figured it out yet” -via Twitter / March 25, 2024