Rockets Coach Udoka Balances Sheppard & Sengun

0:00It's March 7 for the NBA. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Houston Rockets face a tricky roster puzzle this season. Two of their top offensive threats, second year reserve point guard, Reed Shepard, and two time all-star center Alperan Sengun, struggle on defense. Still, their scoring punch makes it impossible to bench them for long. Shepard lights it up off the bench as a quick strike score, delivering big games against teams like the Orlando Magic and Golden State Warriors. Sengun stands out as one of the best-passing big men right behind Nikola Yokic of the Denver Nuggets. Rockets coach Eme Udoka opened up about the challenge. He relies on data to pick lineups and rotations that hide their defensive gaps, using two man coverages and smart groupings around them. Udoka stresses balance, noting not every player excels on both ends. The team adjusts based on whether they need buckets or stops while pushing Shepard and Sengun to improve overall.

1:01Looking ahead, Udoka knows he must make these two coexist long-term, building defenses that work despite the flaws as the Rockets keep developing. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Lay back. Press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com