{"id":116350,"date":"2026-04-26T23:21:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T02:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/udoka-calls-out-rockets-youth-or-scared-of-the-moment\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T23:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T02:21:44","slug":"udoka-calls-out-rockets-youth-or-scared-of-the-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/udoka-calls-out-rockets-youth-or-scared-of-the-moment\/","title":{"rendered":"Udoka calls out Rockets: ‘Youth or scared of the moment’"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Apr 25, 2026, 01:38 AM ET<\/span><\/div>\n

HOUSTON — Leading by six with under 30 seconds to go, the Rockets<\/a> were on the verge of their first victory in their first-round series against the Lakers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Instead, they fell apart and eventually lost 112-108 in overtime<\/a> Friday night and are on the brink of elimination<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Horrendous mistakes,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka said. “I don’t know if you want to say youth or scared of the moment or whatever the case.”<\/p>\n

Even with Kevin Durant<\/a> out for a second game in this series<\/a> — this time because of a sprained left ankle after he missed Game 1 because of a right knee injury — the Rockets were in position to close out the game after LeBron James<\/a> had consecutive turnovers that Houston turned into a 101-95 lead.<\/p>\n