On the nerves lately, while his Rockets have fallen into line, Ime Udoka spoke a lot during the meeting against the Lakers. Enough to take a technical foul in the second quarter.
Then to be expelled in the last, on a double technical foul caused by a “discussion” with LeBron James. While things were heating up on the court, particularly between Tari Eason and Cam Reddish, Ime Udoka explained to the Lakers to stop their provocations, in unkind terms that the “King” did not appreciate.
Was LeBron James aware that a double technique would result in the expulsion of the Texan coach? In any case, the attitude of the referee, who placed himself between the two men while waiting for things to degenerate, got people talking….
“I tried to throw LeBron out, but the referees let things get worse”, notably regretted Dillon Brooks about this double technique. “It was a terrible group of referees and they lost control of the match. It was very inconsistent and that’s what you get with inconsistent officiating: a bunch of nonsense.”
After the game, LeBron James joked that he was talking about “Thanksgiving” while Ime Udoka regretted that his Rockets were physically punished by Lakers “not known for their physical impact. »
“He didn’t back down from anyone”in any case appreciates Dillon Brooks, who can expect a fine, regarding his coach. “He played in this league. We're still finding our identity as a team and having our coach stand up for us is important. »
