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'A pile of sâ': ESPN analyst goes scorched earth on Kevin Durant and Rockets
TL;DR
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins criticized the Houston Rockets, calling them a 'dysfunctional group' and 'embarrassing to watch' in their playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. He expressed doubts about their chances of success as they return home.
Key points
- Kendrick Perkins criticized the Houston Rockets
- He called them a 'dysfunctional group'
- The Rockets are facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs
- Perkins described their performance as 'embarrassing to watch'
- Doubts about the Rockets' playoff success were expressed
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Kendrick PerkinsJJ RedickIme Udoka
Houston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
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The Houston Rockets have to hope that returning home to Space City will be the jolt they need to get back into their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
While hope springs eternal, one prominent NBA analyst believes this "dysfunctional group" is already condemned to a disappointing playoff exit.
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ESPN's Kendrick Perkins went in on the Rockets during an appearance on the "Road Trippin'" podcast, where he called Houston "embarrassing to watch" as the Lakers' JJ Redick "coach(es) circles" around the Rockets' Ime Udoka.
"The Rockets look like a pile of s---," Perkins said. "They're a dysfunctional group. They're embarrassing to watch. The Lakers came into this series as a heavy underdog ... (Alperen) Sengun is looking like a liability offensive and defensively. Kevin Durant comes back pouting, bad body language, complaining (and) yelling at his teammates."
Q&A
What did Kendrick Perkins say about the Houston Rockets?
Kendrick Perkins described the Rockets as a 'dysfunctional group' and 'embarrassing to watch' during a podcast appearance.
How are the Houston Rockets performing in the playoffs against the Lakers?
The Rockets are struggling in their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, with doubts about their ability to succeed.
Who is Kendrick Perkins and what is his role in the NBA?
Kendrick Perkins is an ESPN analyst and former NBA player known for his outspoken commentary on current NBA teams and players.
