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Reed Sheppard’s health admission makes Rockets’ Game 5 win more impressive

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Back-to-back key plays from Reed Sheppard down the stretch helped the Houston Rockets secure the win against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday and stay alive in their first-round series. Sheppard scored on a pull-up jumper over Deandre Ayton with 2:37 left in the fourth quarter to give the […] The post Reed Sheppard’s health admission makes Rockets’ Game 5 win more impressive appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Zach Lowe expresses uncertainty on Ime Udoka’s Rockets future

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The Houston Rockets did well to respond with an emphatic 115-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round matchup, doing just enough to stave off elimination. But while they may live to see another day, circumstances are still looking dire for the Rockets. Kevin Durant has already been ruled out […] The post Zach Lowe expresses uncertainty on Ime Udoka’s Rockets future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shannon Sharpe defends Mike Vrabel amid Dianna Russini saga: ‘What code did he break?’

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Mike Vrabel may have damaged his credibility and reputation because of his relationship with Dianna Russini, but Shannon Sharpe doesn’t believe it should alter his job status with the New England Patriots. When Page Six released the first round of photos that showed Vrabel and Russini embracing at an adults-only hotel in Arizona, Sharpe was…

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Rockets Reveal Kevin Durant’s Message Before Game 5 vs Lakers

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Since Game 3 of the first-round series between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the biggest questions from outsiders has been about how much Kevin Durant is involved with the team as he recovers from a setback. After Durant was ruled out for Game 3 due to a sprained ankle, his […] The post Rockets Reveal Kevin Durant’s Message Before Game 5 vs Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rockets Give Important Kevin Durant Update Before Game 5 vs Lakers

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All signs are pointing to Kevin Durant potentially missing the Houston Rockets’ Game 5 action against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 29. On Tuesday, the Rockets hit the practice court. While Durant was present in the building, he was not participating in basketball activity. According to reporters in attendance, Durant was doing treadmill […] The post Rockets Give Important Kevin Durant Update Before Game 5 vs Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant Game 5 injury update vs. Lakers is bad sign

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The Houston Rockets are facing elimination against the Los Angeles Lakers, in their NBA Playoffs series. Houston is getting some more bad news as it seems Kevin Durant won’t be available for Game 5. “The expectation is the Rockets will be without Kevin Durant for Game 5,” ESPN reporter Shams Charania said on the network […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant Game 5 injury update vs. Lakers is bad sign appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green cautions Rockets HC Ime Udoka’s blame game coaching tactics

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There was a general sense of frustration and disappointment surrounding the Houston Rockets after their painful collapse back on Friday night in a 112-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, as he’s done all year long, was not afraid to put his players […] The post Draymond Green cautions Rockets HC Ime Udoka’s blame game coaching tactics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul Pierce Blasts Kevin Durant For Being Terrible Rockets Leader

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Retired NBA legend Paul Pierce discussed Kevin Durant’s actions over the weekend when calling him for poor leadership. Durant missed Game 3 and Game 4 for the Houston Rockets in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite sitting on the bench for Game 4, Durant was missing one game previously to call him […] The post Paul Pierce Blasts Kevin Durant For Being Terrible Rockets Leader appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘What Are You Firing Mike Vrabel For?’ — Shannon Sharpe Reveals Why Patriots HC Won’t Lose Job Amid Dianna Russini Scandal

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Shannon Sharpe explains why Mike Vrabel will keep his job with the Patriots and how this scandal differs from Ime Udoka and Sherrone Moore's firings.

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Why Rockets’ Ime Udoka loved Reed Sheppard’s Game 4 fight after previous struggles vs. Lakers

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On Sunday evening, the Houston Rockets picked up their first win of the playoffs with a Game 4 blowout victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to stave off elimination and send the series back to Los Angeles. The Rockets were once again playing without Kevin Durant in this one, but it mattered not, as Houston […] The post Why Rockets’ Ime Udoka loved Reed Sheppard’s Game 4 fight after previous struggles vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ime Udoka keeps door open for Kevin Durant’s Game 5 return

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The Houston Rockets bought Kevin Durant some more time to recover from his ankle injury after taking down the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday. With their 115-96 win over LA at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, the Rockets avoided a series sweep and kept alive their hope of … The post Ime Udoka keeps door open for Kevin Durant’s Game 5 return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rockets’ Ime Udoka shares Kevin Durant injury update for Game 5

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Fans of the Houston Rockets were deeply concerned when it was announced that Kevin Durant would miss Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday due to a sprained ankle. The Rockets were in a win-or-go-home situation, and they needed Durant, their best player, to suit up. Fortunately, multiple players stepped up, as Houston […] The post Rockets’ Ime Udoka shares Kevin Durant injury update for Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Kevin Durant on the Rockets Bench for Game 4 vs Lakers?

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One of the biggest questions throughout the Game 3 matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers: Where is Kevin Durant? The Rockets knew he wasn’t going to play, after he suffered an ankle sprain during Game 2. But considering the Rockets were playing in their first home playoff game of the postseason, […] The post Is Kevin Durant on the Rockets Bench for Game 4 vs Lakers? appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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