Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

ESPN's Calvin Watkins joins us to break down the Rockets' big win over the Clippers, led by improved rebounding at center from Clint Capela/Nene and a massive game from Pat Beverley. We also touch base will Calvin on James Harden's MVP campaign, the latest buyout possibilities, and upcoming matchups with the Grizzlies and Spurs.

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The Rockets (43-19) responded to the adversity of Monday's loss with perhaps their best showing of the entire season, routing the Clippers 122-103 in Los Angeles. James Harden (7-of-15 FG, 26 points) was more efficient, while Pat Beverley's heart (12 rebounds), Ryan Anderson's touch (6 threes), and better effort on the interior (22 rebounds from Capela, Nene) provided more than enough support. With Houston's lead for the No. 3 seed now at over 5 games, we examine just how high their ceiling is — and why a showing like this offers hope that they could compete with the vaunted Warriors.

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The Rockets (42-19) were beaten badly on the boards for a second straight game, and this time they didn't have the offensive firepower to bail them out — leading to a stunning 117-108 home loss to the Pacers. We look at the top reasons for the defeat, led by the defensive woes and the continuation of a slump for James Harden.

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With Houston signing rookie guard Isaiah Taylor to one of its open roster spots, we explain why Daryl Morey bypassed the veteran route to go young there — as well as what veterans are realistic possibilities (Andrew Bogut? Luis Scola? Derrick Rose? Larry Sanders? Josh Smith?) for the remaining roster spot(s).

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The Rockets (42-18) gave up 130 points, but they still beat Minnesota by double digits thanks to an offense that scored a season-high 142. With that in mind, is Houston now the best offensive team in the NBA? Utah Jazz play-by-play broadcaster David Locke (16:15) dives into the analytics of the Lou Williams/Corey Brewer swap and explains why it might be even more important than most Houston fans realized.

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Just two hours before tip, Lou Williams wasn't expected to play. He then ended up with a team-high 27 points (with a career-high 7 threes) in a 30-point win for the Rockets (41-18) in New Orleans. Ben breaks down a fantastic debut for Williams along with an encouraging showing from all of Houston's veterans, led by Eric Gordon, Trevor Ariza, Nene, and Ryan Anderson.

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It was yet another busy trade deadline day for Daryl Morey, who shipped out K.J. McDaniels and Tyler Ennis to boost Houston's available cap room for buyout targets in the days ahead. We take a look at potential candidates, headlined by Andrew Bogut, and also examine why the lack of activity by other Western Conference playoff contenders has Houston in a much better place today than entering the week.

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With the trade deadline looming Thursday afternoon and buyouts shortly thereafter, what more could Daryl Morey and the Rockets do? David Hardisty (@clutchfans) joins us with his thoughts on the Lou Williams trade, Houston's improved perception as a destination for top talent, and the latest rumors on what might come next.

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The Comeback's Shlomo Sprung joins Ben to help break down the shocking trade of Lakers guard Lou Williams to the Rockets, including his seamless fit in Mike D'Antoni's system, his role in the rotation, and the value of the deal for GM Daryl Morey.

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What does the stunning trade of DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans mean for the Rockets? We examine all the angles, including why Daryl Morey wasn't more aggressive in talks with the Kings and the implications of the Cousins-Anthony Davis tandem on the Southwest Division and Western Conference moving forward.

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