The Golden State Warriors played the Houston Rockets at Chase Center in a gripping matchup. The contest was marked by numerous electrifying instances, notably a heated exchange between Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka.
There was quite a charged atmosphere at the end of the half of the game. Tensions flared as Ime Udoka had some pointed words for Steph Curry while he made his way off the court. During the post-game interview, Udoka addressed the tense halftime exchange with Curry.
“He said something. I said something. Just some friendly banter,“ Udoka said.
Steph Curry and Ime Ukoda going at it👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/Ny2yCY5QVr
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Ime Udoka on the back-and-forth with Steph Curry as the teams left the floor at halftime
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“He said something. I said something. Just some friendly banter.” https://t.co/QP39aZuNhM
Draymond Green was also in the spotlight, accumulating a technical foul and committing a tripping foul just before the halftime buzzer sounded. These incidents created quite a buzz among the fans during halftime.
Stephen Curry Reflects On Heated Exchange With Ime Udoka
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Stephen Curry had a disappointing performance in the recent game against the Rockets, primarily due to their strong defense. The Warriors’ star player spent 33 minutes on the court, scoring only 3 points, along with 8 assists and 2 rebounds. Draymond Green also had a rough game, playing for 27 minutes and finishing with just 2 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds. This lackluster performance contributed to the Warriors’ 96-106 loss to the Rockets. In the post-game interview, Curry reflected on his halftime conversation with Ime Udoka.
“He made a reservation to International Smoke and then he cancelled it. So I was kind of upset with him. We went back-and-forth on that,” Curry said.
Steph Curry on the Ime Udoka back-and-forth: “He made a reservation to International Smoke and canceled it. I was upset with him.” pic.twitter.com/Sy7D0rfJH3
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 7, 2025
The Warriors currently occupy the 6th spot in the Western Conference standings, with a record of 46 wins and 32 losses in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season. Their next game will be against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center.
