NBA: Rockets star Kevin Porter Jr. escapes at halftime

The Houston Rockets are in a creative crisis. Against the Denver Nuggets (111: 124) it was the seventh bankruptcy in a row. A half-time scandal is now causing an additional stir.

The background is a speech from Rockets assistant coach John Lucas. In it, he is said to have found clear words, especially towards Kevin Porter Jr. (21) and Christian Wood (26), according to a report by the TV station ESPN.

Houston Rockets: Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood at halftime

Above all, Porter Jr. did not want to put up with this lecture, so he had a heated argument with the assistant coach and finally left the Toyota Center.


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At the press conference after the game, head coach Stephan Silas did not give any details, but spoke of a “heated debate” and stated: “I have certain demands on my team in terms of passion and I was not satisfied with the effort today.”

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In addition to Porter Jr., whose failure was officially justified as a result of thigh problems, Wood also did not get a chance after the break-time squabble. Both professionals could face severe penalties from the club.

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