The Houston Rockets and head coach Ime Udoka are expecting to carry over the same level of elite defense from their campaign a season ago. There are a few players the Rockets will count on to lead the rest of the defense. Players like Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, and Dorian Finney-Smith will all need to contribute the most to the team’s defensive efforts if they hope to continue being elite next season. Alperen Sengun has proven to be an impact player defensively with his quickness and anticipation.