Rockets coach Ime Udoka praises Kyrie Irving's return in NBA China Games

Irving tallied 17 points and three assists in the contest.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

"He looked back to his normal self." 👏 Rockets head coach Ime Udoka talked about Kyrie Irving's return after Game 2 of Via @NBATV on X

What happened: Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka commended Kyrie Irving following Game 2 of the NBA China Games. Udoka noted that the point guard looked like his normal self upon his return to the court.

Why it matters: Irving has been ramping up his activity, recently participating in practice in Macao ahead of the matchup. His progression provides a positive indicator for his availability entering the 2026-27 campaign.

By the numbers: Irving logged 17 points, two rebounds, and three assists. Houston fell 132-115 in the preseason exhibition.

What to watch: Irving will continue his on-court preparation as the regular season approaches.

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@NBATV 2026-10-11T13:34:06.237335+00:00

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