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The Locked On Rockets Podcast, hosted by Houston native and credentialed media member Jackson Gatlin, is the BEST and ONLY daily (Mon-Fri) Houston Rockets basketball podcast. Every day Jackson shares the latest news, speculation and analysis on Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Porter Jr., Jae'Sean Tate, Josh Christopher, Tari Eason, the Draft, Free Agency and the rest of the NBA. Previous guests include former Rockets Matt Bullard and Vernon Maxwell, legendary broadcaster Bill Worrell, current players Armoni Brooks, Jae'Sean Tate and more.
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Locked on Rockets — April 30 — Full Spurs vs. R...
Salman Ali and Forrest Walker of Red Nation Hoops join Ben for a full Spurs-Rockets series preview, with emphasis on Trevor Ariza's defense of Kawhi Leonard, the importance of outside shooting, a role for Sam Dekker, and why James Harden and Clint Cape...
40 min
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Locked on Rockets — April 28 — First impression...
With the Spurs now official as Houston's second-round opponent, Ben examines the pros and cons of the matchup and explains why his early prediction is Rockets in 6. Ben also breaks down the history of Mike D'Antoni and Gregg Popovich and explains why m...
30 min
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Locked on Rockets — April 27 — Tad Brown on pla...
Rockets CEO Tad Brown joins us for an exclusive interview with his thoughts on the first-round series win, Houston's perception as a destination franchise, efforts to boost fan engagement at Toyota Center, potential changes to game start times, and muc...
27 min
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Locked on Rockets — April 26 — On Houston's imp...
On this off-day episode, we examine the long-term importance of Houston's improved perception after the first-round series win, as well as the impact of Calvin Watkins' departure from ESPN on national coverage of the Rockets.
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Locked on Rockets — April 25 — Rockets clinch s...
Mike D'Antoni's three-point happy Rockets were just 6-of-37 from behind the arc, but the team's defense and energy were so strong that it didn't even matter. We break down all the headlines from Houston's series-clinching victory over the Thunder in Ga...
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Locked on Rockets — April 24 — Game 5 preview w...
Oklahoma City beat writer and Locked on Thunder host Fred Katz joins our own Ben DuBose to preview all the Game 5 storylines, including James Harden vs. Russell Westbrook, the dominance of Nene and struggles of Clint Capela, why Steven Adams is underra...
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Locked on Rockets — April 23 — Round 2 in sight...
It wasn't pretty, but the Rockets got the big road win they needed in Game 4 at Oklahoma City to put them within one game of clinching the series and advancing to the second round. We break down all the key storylines, including Nene's massive showing ...
30 min
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Locked on Rockets — April 21 — Harden's heroics...
James Harden (44 points, 11-of-21 FG) was phenomenal and the rebounding (42-40 HOU) was better, but it wasn't enough to overcome a second consecutive sluggish start. We break down that and more related to Houston's Game 3 loss in Oklahoma City, includi...
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Locked on Rockets — April 20 — Kelly Scaletta o...
Despite posting a 50-point triple-double, Russell Westbrook's 4-of-18 fourth quarter was a major contributing factor in Oklahoma City's loss to the Rockets in Game 2. FanRag Sports and Bleacher Report columnist Kelly Scaletta helps us break down where ...
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Locked on Rockets — April 19 — Bench production...
Lou Williams and Eric Gordon combined for 43 points on 16-of-28 shooting off the bench, and James Harden (35 points) outdueled Russell Westbrook late as the Rockets grabbed a commanding 2-0 series lead over Oklahoma City. We break those storylines and ...
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Locked on Rockets — April 17 — OKC beat writer ...
The Rockets took Monday off following their 118-87 beatdown of Oklahoma City in Game 1, while the Thunder quickly went back to work. What adjustments might they make? Fred Katz, Oklahoma City beat writer for the Norman Transcript and host of the daily ...
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Locked on Rockets — April 16 — Veteran intensit...
James Harden (37 points) and Pat Beverley (21 points, 10 rebounds) outdueled Russell Westbrook, and the Rockets executed a flawless defensive gameplan in a 118-87 rout of the Thunder in Game 1. We break down how Mike D'Antoni and Jeff Bzdelik's squad d...
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Locked on Rockets — April 14 — Playoff roundtab...
In today's simulcast, Salman Ali and Forrest Walker of Red Nation Hoops join forces with Ben DuBose of Locked on Rockets to break down all angles of the first-round series vs. the Thunder, as well as what Houston fans should take away from the 55-27 se...
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Locked on Rockets — April 13 — Listener Mailbag...
In tonight's episode, we break down the implications of the Houston-Oklahoma City playoff schedule and take questions from listeners on the Xs and Os of the first-round series, a potential X-factor for the Thunder, and the significance of the MVP, Coac...
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Locked on Rockets — April 12 — In playoff tuneu...
The Rockets (55-27) finished out the 2016-17 regular season in style while securing the fourth-best record in franchise history. In tonight's postgame show, we reflect on the importance of the record for the team, as well as individual standouts (James...
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Locked on Rockets — April 11 — Exploring the lo...
In today's episode, we examine what lessons the Rockets (54-27) can take from the Clippers loss, what strategies Mike D'Antoni is likely to employ in Wednesday's regular season finale vs. Minnesota, and the current state of James Harden's MVP candicacy...
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Locked on Rockets — April 9 — Capela, Anderson,...
It didn't count for much in the standings, but the Rockets (54-26) saw several positive developments Sunday night with a 135-128 win in Sacramento. We break down areas that could be encouraging signs for Houston's playoff outlook, including strong retu...
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Locked on Rockets — April 7 — Brian Geltzeiler ...
With Ryan Anderson's return, the Rockets (53-25) now have their playoff rotation in place. What will happen once they're there? Brian Geltzeiler (@hoopscritic) of NBATV and SiriusXM joins us (at 9:07) to break down the probable Houston-Oklahoma City pl...
40 min
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Locked on Rockets — April 5 — Houston clinches ...
The Rockets officially clinched the West's No. 3 seed on Wednesday night, sparked by the return of the healthy, MVP version of James Harden (31/10/7). We examine how Harden did it, including a run of 14 consecutive points late in the fourth quarter, as...
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Locked on Rockets — April 4 — Calvin Watkins on...
ESPN beat writer Calvin Watkins joins us to review Troy Williams' superb debut with the Rockets, injuries to Sam Dekker and Ryan Anderson, the importance of rest, and the current state of James Harden's MVP campaign. Calvin also breaks down why he's pi...
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Locked on Rockets — April 3 — On Sam Dekker's b...
Despite James Harden and Trevor Ariza sitting out, the Rockets (52-25) snapped their three-game losing streak in Phoenix with a 123-116 win over the Suns. Pat Beverley (26/9/8) and Troy Williams (career-high 6 three-pointers) led the way, but Sam Dekke...
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Locked on Rockets — April 1 — Rough stretch con...
For the first time all season, the Rockets (51-25) have lost three consecutive games. We break down what ailed Houston in Friday's loss to Golden State, including ongoing physical limitations of fatigue and injuries, an awful stretch from Clint Capela,...
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Locked on Rockets — March 31 — Blazers recap; A...
In the aftermath of the 117-107 loss in Portland, we examine another sluggish night from behind the arc (8-of-34) and the latest evidence regarding James Harden's health. On the second half of the show (14:28), hear from an anonymous NBA coach who expl...
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Locked on Rockets — March 28 — Harden's health ...
In tonight's postgame episode, we examine the factors behind the 113-106 loss to the Warriors — including early defensive miscues from the Rockets (51-23), an uncharacteristically awful night from behind the arc (5-of-31), and the ongoing medical issu...
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Locked on Rockets — March 27 — Eric Spyropoulus...
Is Oklahoma City suddenly a favorable playoff matchup for the Rockets? NBA writer Eric Spyropoulus joins us to examine what was different in the fourth and final matchup between the two teams, led by huge production off the bench from Lou Williams (31 ...
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