Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

James Harden had 30 points and 12 assists, but it still wasn't enough for the Rockets (34-15), who lost for the sixth time in nine games. We break down the reasons behind the latest loss, including Harden's struggles from the field (6-18 FG); tired legs from Harden, Beverley, and Ariza; and deflating rebounding figures (Boston 48, Houston 30).

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James Harden's 11 turnovers and the Bucks’ 68-point first half put the Rockets (34-14) in a hole they couldn't recover from, leading to a 127-114 loss in Milwaukee (Houston's 5th L in 8 games). Twitter's Brandon B. Nohen joins Ben to dissect where things went wrong, with emphasis on lowlights from Harden, Clint Capela, and Eric Gordon. Ben and Brandon also examine the usage of Sam Dekker and Ryan Anderson, as well as what their roles could be in the weeks, months, and even years ahead.

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Tired legs and the absence of Ryan Anderson on Saturday still weren't enough to hold down the Rockets (34-13), who rode a career game from Sam Dekker (30 points) and incredible efficiency from James Harden (29 points on 9 shots) to a 119-95 win over the Grizzlies. We examine how Dekker and Harden played together, as well as big nights from the bench crew (Eric Gordon, Nene, Corey Brewer) and how Houston's overall resiliency allows them to bounce back from rough losses and a tough schedule.

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In the aftermath of Friday's loss to the Warriors, we offer our primary takeaways — including why disappearances this month from Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson are much more troubling than the struggles of Corey Brewer. Ben also examines the lack of spacing for James Harden in Anderson's absence, as well as positive showings off the bench for Sam Dekker and Clint Capela. Finally, we wrap up the show by examining the options Houston has to potentially replace Brewer's minutes.

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With James Harden voted as an All-Star starter for the first time, how much has Houston's perception around the NBA changed? Calvin Watkins, Rockets beat writer for ESPN.com, joins us to tackle that question and much more, including how Houston matches up with the vaunted Warriors (Friday night's opponent) and realistic expectations for the upcoming five-game road trip.

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Just 24 hours after one of their most sluggish performances, the Rockets (33-12) completely flipped the script, outhustling Milwaukee to a 111-92 win at Toyota Center. James Harden (38 points, 14-of-25 FG) and Eric Gordon (25 points, 7-of-17 threes) earned credit for electric shooting nights, but we also focus on the biggest story — which was the enormous upgrade in defense and team play from the roster as a whole.

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Despite another triple-double from James Harden (40 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists), the Miami Heat beat the Rockets on Tuesday night, 109-103, sending Houston to its third loss in four games. We examine the factors leading to Houston's first patch of adversity in the 2016-17 season, starting with the cumulative effect of injuries and the importance of a healthy Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson.

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Play-by-play broadcaster Craig Ackerman joins us from Miami to give us the latest news surrounding the Rockets (32-11) as they get ready to take on the Heat on Tuesday. Ackerman touches on the importance of Houston finally getting a blowout win, the imminent return of starting center Clint Capela, and James Harden's MVP case.

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Are the Rockets a legitimate contender? We ask GM Daryl Morey, who gives his assessment of Houston's 31-10 start to the season and explains the approach the team might take to February's trade deadline. Morey also weighs in on James Harden's MVP season, Harden's chemistry with Eric Gordon, Clint Capela's injury status, and the ramifications of the league's new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

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Eric Spyropoulos of The Dream Shake joins us to analyze what we've learned about the Rockets (31-10) at the season's halfway point, including an MVP campaign from James Harden and bounce-back years for veterans Trevor Ariza and Pat Beverley. We also examine Eric's latest feature on Eric Gordon and break down his importance to Houston, with Gordon (sprained toe) set to return to the Rockets' lineup on Friday night.

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