Hoops Rumors

The Rockets scored just 85 points in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Warriors. That has to change dramatically for the higher-seeded Rockets to win the series, Michael Wright of ESPN notes. “Some guys did struggle offensively — you’re not going to overreact to one game,” coach Ime Udoka said after Sunday’s loss. “But if guys do play better, we have a chance … [Read more...] about Rockets Notes: Offensive Woes, Green, Holiday

If practice makes perfect, the Lakers should be in good shape for Game 2 of their first-round series against Minnesota. The Lakers had their best practice in months, coach JJ Redick said on Monday, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Los Angeles lost by 22 points on Saturday. The Lakers will look to even the series on Tuesday. “Hopefully, we can just right our wrongs,” guard Austin … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Lakers, Van Gundy, Butler, Warriors, Durant

Jonathan Kuminga‘s role in the playoffs will be closely watched around the league as he heads into restricted free agency, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line report (Substack link). Kuminga never entered the game in the Warriors‘ play-in victory over Memphis on Tuesday. It’s expected that Kuminga will have at least a limited role in the first-round series against the … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Kuminga, Suns, Jones, Williamson, Nowitzki