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Kendrick Perkins Blasts Ime Udoka, Rockets: 'Dumbest Team' in Playoffs

Kendrick Perkins Blasts Ime Udoka, Rockets: 'Dumbest Team' in Playoffs

Summary

The Houston Rockets lost their second game in the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers, trailing 0-2 in the series. NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins criticized Rockets coach Ime Udoka for his coaching decisions and said the team was not playing well.

Key Facts

  • The Rockets lost Game 2 to the Lakers with a score of 101-94.
  • The Rockets are behind 0-2 in the best-of-seven playoff series.
  • Kevin Durant returned from a knee injury and scored 23 points but had 9 turnovers.
  • Kendrick Perkins said coach Ime Udoka put Durant in tough situations where opponents double-teamed him.
  • Perkins called the Rockets the "dumbest" and "most selfish" team in the postseason.
  • Lakers players Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard scored a total of 48 points in Game 2.
  • LeBron James led the Lakers with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
  • Game 3 will be played in Houston on Friday evening.
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