In what might be considered their toughest defeat of the season, the Houston Rockets were eliminated in a play-in contention battle against the Dallas Mavericks.
The game was intense, marked by a heated exchange between Mavericks’ star Luka Doncic and Rockets’ head coach Ime Udoka in the final moments. The verbal jabs continued between the two in subsequent press conferences, adding to the post-game drama.
Shortly after the game, Rockets’ head coach Ime Udoka was questioned about the altercation with Doncic. Udoka simply replied during an interview, “I don’t understand Slovenian, so I don’t know,” shedding light on the language barrier during the exchange.
Coach of the Houston Rockets, Ime Udoka, jokingly responded to trash talk about Luka Doncic
During his own post-game interview, Luka Doncic was asked about the heated exchange with Udoka. He responded by indicating that Udoka had initiated the argument, prompting him to respond in kind. “He was talking to me in the first game there, so you know I’m going to go back,” Doncic remarked, hinting at the ongoing rivalry.
Doncic showcased an outstanding performance during the game, tallying 37 points, 12 assists, 9 rebounds, and two blocks. Statmuse noted his flawless night from the free-throw line, going 9-9, shooting 12-21 from the field, and hitting 4-10 from behind the arc.
According to Statmuse, the Dallas Mavericks have secured victories in 13 of their last 15 games. With only four games remaining on the calendar, the team seems to be gaining momentum as they gear up for the postseason.
The Mavericks are poised to make a significant impact throughout the upcoming NBA playoffs, ready to make some noise on the court.
