Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Thursday's show follows Jackson (@JTGatlin) joined by USA Today Rockets Wire editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) as they discuss topics like fully committing to small-ball; Robert Covington's fit; are Russell Westbrook's numbers sustainable and conducive to winning; Western Conference playoff picture and more.

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Wednesday's show recaps the Rockets 116-105 win over the Boston Celtics. Topics include Harden and Westbrook's strong outings; rebounding by committee; defense stepping up in the first and third quarters; lack of bench production; Covington continues to impress defensively and more.

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Tuesday's show is a crossover Locked On episode with John Karalis of Locked On Celtics. Jackson and John cover topics such as defensive switching schemes; missing laptops; how small-ball can actually take advantage of big lineups; who's skin Marcus Smart will attempt to get under; what to expect out of the Rockets/Celtics match-up and more.

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Monday's show recaps the Rockets 114-113 loss against the Utah Jazz off of a buzzer beater three by Bojan Bogdanovic. Topics include Russell Westbrook's continued efficiency; James Harden's shooting (2/13 3PT); the insane final three minutes of the game; perimeter defense issues; rotating the new trio (Tucker, Covington, Rivers) of defensive players and more.

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Friday's show recaps the Rockets 121-111 win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Topics include Robert Covington's first outing (back) as a Houston Rocket; Russell Westbrook's monster 40-point evening; James Harden's patience and facilitating on offense; Rockets playing stellar second half defense, shutting down the Lakers over the final five minutes and more.

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Thursday's episode reviews the goings-on of the NBA trade deadline and the effects on the Rockets. Topics include not being able to expand upon the original four-team Clint Capela trade: 76ers trade having both a positive AND negative Rockets side effect; potential backup center targets; what Jordan Bell can provide; buyout market candidates and more.

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Wednesday's show recounts the late-breaking Tuesday night news that Rockets' center Clint Capela was dealt to the Atlanta Hawks in a four-team trade that also included Nene, Gerald Green and a Rockets first round draft pick, netting the team former Rocket Robert Covington and Jordan Bell from the Minnesota Timberwolves, as well as a second round draft pick from the Golden State Warriors. Reaction, break down and more.

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Tuesday's show visits the recent surge of trade rumors surrounding Rockets' center Clint Capela, with thoughts from hosts Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks and John Karalis of Locked On Celtics, the two teams at the forefront of the aforementioned trade rumors. Some ideas thrown around in the final segment; Aaron Baynes, Semi Ojeleye and a trio of players from the Sacramento Kings.

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Monday's show recaps the Rockets 117-109 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Topics include James Harden's resurgence; Russell Westbrook back to being inefficient?; continued use of the SmallBall™ lineup; losing the battle of the boards 63-43, but forcing 21 turnovers; Clint Capela trade rumors and more.

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Saturday's show recaps the Rockets 128-121 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Topics include James Harden (somewhat) returning to form; the new 6'6" and under lineup featuring no true center; Mavericks exploiting the Rockets on the boards; defensive issues stemming from lack of size and more.

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