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In Houston, Ime Udoka had seen enough. After the Rockets coughed up a late lead and fell into an oh-and-three hole against the Lakers, the coach went straight at his players — calling the mistakes horrendous and questioning whether this team is simply too young, too rattled, or both. Grow up, he said. Not exactly subtle.
Meanwhile across the Atlantic, Arsenal's title dream is hanging by a thread. A nine-point lead has evaporated, and after dropping a two-to-one decision to Manchester City, Mikel Arteta's side now sit second on goal difference alone. Newcastle come to town next, and this is the kind of match that defines seasons — or ends them.
And staying in English football, Manchester City aren't done yet. They face Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final, looking to push deep on two fronts simultaneously. The Saints are no pushover — twenty games unbeaten and riding serious momentum after knocking out Arsenal in the quarters. City will need to show up, because Southampton absolutely will.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
