There’s just something about familiar faces. Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute played with guard Chris Paul for two years with the Los Angeles Clippers. While at UCLA, he played teammate Ryan Anderson (California) six times. During summers, he’d spend time in Los Angeles, where several players live or frequent. “It’s a lot of guys(…)
A new victory for the Rockets who won on the floor of the Grizzlies 101-89. The Rockets had their 4th victory in the row, despite an intense game that turned in their favor in the second half, and a few blunders: 38.8% shootout success against 38% for Memphis, 30.4% 41 rebounds at 43. Luc Mbah(…)
Everything is going well in this preseason, with a 3rd victory in 3 games, on the floor of the Knicks this time 117-95. Houston dominated New York in all sectors: 54.1% on shots versus 44.8%, 47.8% at 3 points against 29%, 45 rebounds at 36. James Harden, 9 points, 9 rebounds, Trevor Ariza 14 points,(…)
Houston quietly imposed his first pre-season home game, outclassing the Shanghai Sharks from start to finish, with 60.4% shootout success, 42.3% to 3 points (22 shots successful / 52). Luc Mbah a Moute has 12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 passes in 16 ‘, Trevor Ariza 18 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, Eric Gordon 17 points,(…)
The Houston Rockets started its pre-season well, picking up their first game on the floor of the Thunder 104-97. After a balanced first quarter, the Rockets quickly gained a lead to the end of the game. Eric Gordon scored 21 points, Trevor Ariza 18 points, James Harden scored 16 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, Chris(…)
The new season will start quickly, with a first game at Golden State Warriors. Before that, Houston Rockets will play 5 preseason games: On Tuesday, October 3rd at 7 pm : Thunder OKC – Houston Rockets On Thursday, October 5th at 7 pm : Houston Rockets – Shanghai Sharks On Monday, October 9th at 6:30 pm : New(…)
Luc Mbah a Moute is transitioning to the Houston Rockets after spending the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers. The primary reason Mbah a Moute was brought to Houston is to provide great defense. So far in training camp, he’s been blown away by his new teammates’ scoring abilities. And as a defender,(…)
Luc Mbah a Moute has spent his nine-year NBA career as a small forward, but with his move this season to the Rockets, a team in which the forwards are generally interchangeable on the offensive end, he has spent the first week at both forward spots. Mbah a Moute has been one of the standouts(…)
The Rockets’ new defensive stopper talks about his work in the community post-Hurricane Harvey, bringing the D, and his excitement looking forward to the 2017-18 NBA season. Source : http://www.nba.com/rockets/video/teams/rockets/2017/09/26/1640501/1506443130206-luc-mbah-moute-media-day-presser-1640501/
Luc Mbah a Moute participated in the traditional Media Day, with his new team of Houston Rockets. Luc took part in the game of photo-shoot and interviews, before continuing the Training Camp which started this Tuesday 26 September. Here are some excerpts from these two days! @mbahamoute #RocketsMediaDay pic.twitter.com/0wDzFtEgEd — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) 25 septembre(…)
At the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, some 100 Heads of State and Government were present this week in New York. The opportunity for Luc MBah has Moute, to meet various African actors leading as its Excellence Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, President of Burkina Faso. Luc Mbah a Moute has(…)
The second edition of the NBA Africa Game took place on Saturday 5 August in Johannesburg. An exceptional event in front of 10,000 spectators, with the participation of 22 players: Team Africa: Luol Deng (Los Angeles Lakers), Thabo Sefolosha (Atlanta Hawks), Bismack Biyombo (Orlando Magic), Clint Capela (Houston Rockets), Gorgui Dieng (Minnesota Timberwolves), Joel Embiid(…)
After two excellent seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, Luc joined Houston Rockets.
The NBA announced on Thursday the list of players who will participate in the Africa Game 2017, a charity match that will take place on Saturday, August 5 in Johannesburg (South Africa). Two teams will compete, the Team Africa of which Luc Mbah Moute is part of, and Team World. The benefits will go to(…)
Luc Mbah a Moute traveled to Zimbabwe from June 23 to 25 for his annual basketball camp, which he has been doing since 2010. The previous editions used to be organized in Cameroon, but this year the camp was held in Zimbabwe. During his stay, Luc trained, advised, and coached 50 pre-selected athletes from the(…)
More than a decade ago, Luc Mbah a Moute created a path, which Joel Embiid took and Pascal Siakam followed. This is the untold story of the rise of Cameroonian ball. by Jackie MacMullan On a sticky July afternoon in Cameroon, beads of perspiration dot a young boy’s brow as he paces outside the Yaoundé(…)
The Californian duel has turned in favor of the Lakers which have dominated the Clippers in the second period. The two teams had before the break, but the third quarter-time to completely turned in favor of the Lakers, who controlled the return of clippers in the last quarter. J.J Redick and Jamal Crawford end at(…)
After taking the lead at half-time and leading a good part of the second half, the Clippers lost their lead in the final minutes and eventually bowed to the floor in Washington. Bradley Beal with 41 points to 13/23 of which 6/10 to 3 points, greatly participated in the success of the Wizards, who nevertheless(…)