Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

James Harden (32/9/7) and Eric Gordon (19) provided scoring punch, but an onslaught from Steph Curry and Klay Thompson (combined 64 points, 50% FG) was too much in Game 6 at Oracle Arena as the defending champion Warriors overcame an early double-digit deficit to win in a 115-86 romp.

The winner-take-all Game 7 is set for Monday night at Toyota Center in downtown Houston.

Our postgame recap explores all the key storylines, including shaky officiating; the role of Chris Paul's absence in 21 Houston turnovers and the team's limited depth; and whether CP3 will be able to play in Game 7.

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In Friday's show, our Ben DuBose addresses many of the common questions regarding the hamstring injury to Chris Paul — including who could replace his rotation minutes in Game 6 and his potential availability for a Game 7 and beyond.

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Eric Gordon led the Rockets with 24 points while Chris Paul scored 18 of his 20 in the second half, leading the Rockets to a 98-94 home win over the defending champion Warriors in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and a 3-2 lead in the series.

Houston has an opportunity to close out the series in Saturday night's Game 6 at Oracle Arena in Oakland.

Thursday's postgame show explores how the Rockets got it done despite an off-night for James Harden (19 points, but 0-of-11 from three-point range); the role of Clint Capela (12/14, 2 blocks) in keeping Houston close; and initial thoughts on the late hamstring injury to Paul and what it could mean for Game 6 and a potential Game 7. Tune in!

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With the West Finals tied at two games apiece, is Houston now the series favorite with two of the final three games at home? Rockets radio network host Adam Clanton joins us to discuss that and much more, including the historic nature of the come-from-behind win over the defending champion Warriors in Tuesday’s Game 4.

Other interview topics include the likely raucous environment at Toyota Center for Thursday’s pivotal Game 5; the career evolution of James Harden, who scored a game-high 30 points in the Game 4 win; Mike D’Antoni’s latest seven-man rotation; and predictions for the remainder of the series. Tune in!

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Led by 57 points from Chris Paul and James Harden (combined 46% FG), the Rockets overcame a double-digit deficit entering the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena to defeat the defending champion Warriors in Game 4, 95-92, tying the Western Conference Finals at two games each.

P.J. Tucker (16 rebounds) and Trevor Ariza sparked a spectacular defensive effort down the stretch, as Houston limited Golden State to just 12 points in the final quarter. The pivotal Game 5 is Thursday night at Toyota Center in downtown Houston.

Tuesday's postgame show examines those storylines and more, including the incredible heart shown by Houston in overcome multiple double-digit deficits against arguably the most talented team in NBA history and at one of the most difficult opposing arenas to play in.

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Chris Paul and James Harden (combined 12-of-32 FG) each struggled while Steph Curry (35 points, 13-of-23 FG) and Kevin Durant (25 points, 9-of-19 FG) were elite, leading Golden State to a 126-85 romp in Game 3 on Sunday night.

Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, which the Warriors now lead two games to one, is Tuesday night — also at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.

In our postgame recap, Ben breaks down the key takeaways from a forgettable Game 3 from the Rockets. Topics include a subpar showing from the supporting cast (Eric Gordon, P.J. Tucker, Trevor Ariza) after a strong Game 2; continued regression from Harden (17/9, 6-of-14 FG) after a superb Game 1 (41 points, 14-of-24 FG); and possible concerns over Paul's foot after a 2-of-11 start to Game 3.

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With the series tied heading back to Oakland, radio/TV broadcaster Craig Ackerman joins us from California to preview Sunday's critical Game 3 between the Rockets and defending champion Golden State Warriors.

Topics covered in Saturday's preview episode include:

The difference in Houston's defensive intensity from Game 1 to Game 2 (2:40)Why the 2017-18 Rockets are better equipped than prior teams to win in tough road environments like Utah or Golden State (4:05)The difficulty of Oracle Arena for visiting teams (6:18)How Houston blocked out the "noise" from national media between Game 1 and Game 2 regarding Golden State's inevitability, isolation offense questions, etc. (8:18)The roles of Eric Gordon and Klay Thompson as key variables in this series (13:42) Why Steph Curry is likely to bounce back in Oakland after starting 2-of-13 from three-point range (18:00)The role of Houston's switching in limiting Golden State's traditional motion offense (20:03)The physical and/or mental funk for Luc Mbah a Moute (1-of-11 FG), and whether he's playable for the remainder of this series (21:45)Clint Capela's impact on the defensive end, and whether there's a way to get him more involved on offense after scoring just 5 points in Game 2 amid the absence of traditional pick-and-roll sets (26:00)Why Game 3 could be the best opportunity for the Rockets to grab a road game and ultimately recapture home-court advantage (30:00)

For insight on those subjects and more, including Craig's royal wedding takes, tune in!

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Friday's show takes a broader look at where the Rockets and Warriors are after two games (series tied, 1-1) and what games Houston needs to take to win the series — along with the implications of scenarios where they do not. Ben also updates the health of Chris Paul (foot) and Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder).

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P.J. Tucker (career-high 22) and Eric Gordon (27 points, +29) led a spectacular team effort on both ends of the court in Game 2, sparking a 127-105 win over Golden State to tie the series.

Trevor Ariza bounced back from a foul-prone Game 1 with 19 points and 6 assists, while James Harden (27/10) and Chris Paul (16/6) were each strong as the Rockets excelled on both ends of the court.

Our recap breaks it down, including adjustments made by Mike D'Antoni and his staff on offense and defense; a strong showing from the "Tuckwagon" lineup of Tucker, Ariza, Gordon, Harden, and Paul; improved rim protection from Clint Capela (10 rebounds, 31 minutes) as the game moved along; and why the dominance shown by Houston in a game that Golden State clearly wanted should remind everyone that the Rockets indeed have a chance to win this series.

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In Tuesday's off-day episode, Ben takes a look at bigger-picture concerns (depth, isolation play, Playoff Eric Gordon) from Houston's Game 1 loss to the Warriors from the standpoint of roster composition and what it means for GM Daryl Morey moving forward.

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