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Rockets HC Impressed by Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant’s Two-Man Game vs. Knicks

Udoka stated that Sengun and Durant have "developed" their two-man game, understanding who has it going and creating mismatches. "When you see Alperen being decisive and making the right read every time tonight, you're encouraged," Udoka said after Rockets' 111-94 win vs. Knicks. Despite being pleased by KD and Sengun's partnership, Udoka said they need to improve against the blitz.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Jrue Holiday Believes He's Leading Portland’s Young Core By Example

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Kevin Durant Welcomes the Comets’ Return and Salutes Houston’s WNBA History

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Paul Pierce Picks Dwyane Wade Over James Harden in Debate

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JJ Redick Says Health Helped Lakers Finally Settle Into Their Roles

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Vince Goodwill Believes Expectations From Knicks May Be the Real Problem

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