Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Tuesday's show recaps the Rockets 113-104 win against the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the strong start, including some numbers that backup the claim that the Rockets have been starting/finishing games sluggishly; Russell Westbrook's decision making trending upward: James Harden with some nice dimes; 5-minute offensive drought to start the fourth quarter; remembering the West, and the league, is wide open this year and more.

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Monday's episode recaps the Rockets 139-125 win over the Phoenix Suns. Topics covered are James Harden's 47, including four threes over three minutes; Russell Westbrook's recent play and why he's suddenly "Russ" again; great minutes for Gary Clark; using Capela as a lob threat alongside Westbrook; concern regarding the sustainability of Harden's scoring volume; how the rest of the West is shaping up and more.

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Friday's show recaps the Rockets 122-117 win on the road against the LA Clippers. Topics include Russell Westbrook's stellar play; James Harden showing up in the second half; what led to the large deficit in the first place; Harden and Westbrook's ability to communicate; clutch buckets and offensive rebounds to seal the game down the stretch and more.

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Thursday's mailbag show answers questions from listeners on a variety of topics, such as bias against the Rockets, will James Harden win another MVP award, are the Rockets legitimate title contenders and more.

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Wednesday's show follows Jackson as he breaks down the Rockets' current trade assets (or lack thereof) and some potential targets for the team to pursue.

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Tuesday's show recaps the Rockets 109-107 revenge win over the San Antonio Spurs. Topics include the Rockets defense holding the Spurs to just 35 points in the second half after giving up 72 in the first; Russell Westbrook carried quarters 1 and 2, James Harden carried 3 and 4; Clint Capela as a facilitator; sorely missing House Jr.'s three-point shot; offensive "x-factors" and more.

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Monday's show recaps the Rockets' set of back-to-back games against the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons, followed by some trade speculation and a bit of Rockets rumblings from ESPN insiders Zach Lowe and Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Thursday's show recaps the Rockets close 116-110 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Topics include James Harden's great performance, but why was it necessary; Russell Westbrook continues to look more effective driving the ball; role players struggling; Harden ISO-ball becoming predictable; the 24-0 run by the Cavs, followed by the Rockets pitching a shutout the rest of the way and more.

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Jackson, joined by SBNation/ESPN97.5 reporter Jake Asman, tackles a variety of Rockets subjects. Topics include the Rockets' relationship with the referees; Russell Westbrook and James Harden's legacies; Harden in the eyes of the national media; reported interest in Minnesota Timberwolves forward (and former Rocket) Robert Covington and more.

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Tuesday's show recaps the Rockets crushing 119-118 loss against the Sacramento Kings off a last-second three by Nemanja Bjelica. Topics include greater expectations for a team with championship aspirations; Russell Westbrook's best game as a Rocket; team accountability falling to Mike D'Antoni or James Harden?; some optimism and perspective to wrap things up.

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