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Ime Udoka calls out Rockets after blowing Game 3 lead vs the Lakers
TL;DR
Ime Udoka criticized the Rockets for their late-game collapse against the Lakers, losing 112-108 after leading by six points with 30 seconds left. The defeat puts the Rockets in a 3-0 series hole.
Key points
- Ime Udoka criticized the Rockets for late-game mistakes
- Rockets led 101-95 with 30 seconds left
- Lakers won Game 3 in overtime 112-108
- Rockets now trail the series 3-0
- Key players like Kevin Durant were sidelined
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Alperen Sengun scored 33 points and collected 16 rebounds on Friday evening in Houston. Amen Thompson contributed 26 points and 11 rebounds. Kevin Durant was sidelined due to an ankle injury. The Lakers additionally missed Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
With 30 seconds remaining in regulation, the Rockets were ahead 101-95. Then it broke down entirely. Los Angeles exited Toyota Center with a 112-108 victory in overtime and a strong 3-0 series advantage.
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka did not search for words
"Horrendous mistakes," he said in his postgame news conference. "I don't know if you want to say youth or scared of the moment or whatever the case. You have a six-point lead with 20 or 30 seconds to go, get a rebound, and just have to hold the ball and get fouled... throw it away. To make it worse, a terrible foul on Marcus Smart to give him three free throws."
Q&A
What did Ime Udoka say about the Rockets' performance against the Lakers?
Ime Udoka described the Rockets' late-game mistakes as 'horrendous' and attributed the collapse to either youth or fear of the moment.
How did the Rockets lose their lead against the Lakers in Game 3?
The Rockets were ahead 101-95 with 30 seconds remaining but failed to secure a rebound and committed a foul, allowing the Lakers to score and ultimately win in overtime.
What is the current series status between the Rockets and Lakers?
The Lakers lead the series 3-0 after their overtime victory in Game 3.