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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., Tari Eason, Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, 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 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...
26 min
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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...
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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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Locked on Rockets — March 26 — How this Thunder...
Led by 31 points off the bench from Lou Williams, Houston (51-22) was much more efficient on offense today vs. Oklahoma City than in the first three meetings. We break down what happened and how Lou changed the offense, as well as why James Harden winn...
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Locked on Rockets — March 25 — Harden's MVP exp...
The Rockets (50-22) had 16 first-half turnovers, but James Harden's latest MVP night (38 points, 17 assists) and better-than-expected toughness inside (59-36 rebounding edge) led Houston to a 117-107 win over New Orleans. In this episode, we examine th...
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Locked on Rockets — March 24 — Salman Ali on th...
As the regular season wraps up and Houston appears set in its No. 3 seed, what's left to look forward to? Salman Ali, managing editor of Red Nation Hoops, joins us to explore the importance of this weekend's nationally-televised Thunder game to James H...
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Locked on Rockets — March 21 — Mailbag on usage...
With the Rockets (49-22) off until Friday, we're resuming our Rockets Mailbag segment. This edition includes questions on the optimal usage for veterans Trevor Ariza and Eric Gordon, as well as inquiries on longer-term outlooks for Clint Capela and Tro...
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Locked on Rockets — March 20 — Clutch City? Clo...
For the third time in five games, the Rockets (49-22) won another close one in Monday's 125-124 triumph over Denver. We examine encouraging signs in Houston's crunch-time execution, including winning plays from James Harden, Nene, and Pat Beverley — as...
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Locked on Rockets — March 19 — Harden, Nene dig...
The Rockets (48-22) were exhausted on the second night of a road back-to-back in Denver's high altidude. But led by yet another 40-point triple-double from likely MVP James Harden, they still dug deep and got it done with a 109-105 victory. We examine ...
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Locked on Rockets — March 16 — Kelly Scaletta o...
We break down Houston's massive 139-100 win over the Lakers and their future playoff prospects with Kelly Scaletta, featured columnist for FanRag Sports and Bleacher Report. Kelly examines the Xs and Os of Houston's historic offense and explains why he...
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Locked on Rockets — March 15 — Kyle Wiltjer ana...
As Houston's schedule finally lightens, could some extended bench options earn PT? We catch up with rookie Kyle Wiltjer (interview at 10:13), who explains his development as a rookie, his collegiate background and NCAA bracket picks, and what it's like...
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Locked on Rockets — March 14 — Seth Payne on po...
How relevant was Sunday night's statement win for the Rockets (46-21), both from a confidence perspective and James Harden's MVP campaign? We break it all down with Seth Payne, the morning host for Houston's SportsRadio 610 and a former Houston Texans ...
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Locked on Rockets — March 13 — Wedge effect: Wh...
Most Houston fans think James Harden deserves the NBA's 2016-17 MVP, but WILL he actually win it? On an off day for the Rockets, Ben dives into the numbers and explains why he thinks the odds are strongly in Harden's favor to bring home the award.
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