Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka joins The Matt Thomas Show to preview the matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at the Toyota Center.
Guard Jalen Green played 186 NBA games without reaching 10 rebounds, but is now on a streak with three consecutive double-doubles. "Something just clicked for him," Udoka said.
After a disappointing loss against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, the Rockets bounced back and defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 135-119 on Monday. "We want to get a streak of our own" and "try to finish off strong before All-Star break."
Point guard Fred VanVleet had only 3 points but 14 assists against the Lakers. VanVleet is a veteran and is efficient at "taking what the game is giving him."
The Pelicans are in town and power forward Zion Williamson is expected to play. The Rockets will look "to take him off his spots" and make "him work on both ends," Udoka said.