Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Friday's show introduces some interesting stats for both Russell Westbrook and James Harden and gets into the meaning behind the numbers, followed by a brief Philadelphia 76ers preview.

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Wednesday's show recaps the Rockets impressive 130-104 win over the Denver Nuggets to kick off the new decade. Topics include Hartenstein claiming the backup five spot; chemistry between Westbrook and Hartenstein; finding success against the Harden double-teams; Gordon's minutes alongside Westbrook and more.

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Tuesday's show follows Jackson, joined by Rockets Wire editor Ben DuBose, as they explore topics like the pros and cons of Mike D'Antoni; Russell Westbrook's volatility; role of the young guys, especially Isaiah Hartenstein; impact of Eric Gordon; James Harden as the decade's leading scorer: William Howard 2-way signing and more.

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Monday's show recaps the Rockets 108-98 win against the Brooklyn Nets and their 127-112 loss against the New Orleans Pelicans. Topics include stretches where the offense has more layers; promising counters to the James Harden double-teams; great defense down the stretch against Nets: Eric Gordon returns and looks great in his first game back; Isaiah Hartenstein makes a case to stay past his contract guarantee date; supplementing the "main" roster with the young guys and more.

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Red Nation blogger, podcaster and eternally optimistic Rockets fan Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) joins Jackson on Friday's show. Topics include a quick dip into the Warriors loss; the signing of Chris Clemons to a three-year deal; rumors surrounding Russell Westbrook being available in trade talks; Rockets playing up to AND down to their opponents; Jeff Green as a possible free agent target; a special "DO's or DUNOTS" segment and more.

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Thursday's episode recaps the Rockets 116-104 loss on Christmas Day to the Golden State Warriors; topics include the abysmal three-point shooting by everyone not named James Harden or Danuel Hourse Jr.; lack of execution out of the Harden double-teams; Russell Westbrook 0/8 3PT, but the rest of his game was solid; Clint Capela's heel; Eric Gordon where art thou?; lazy perimeter defense and more.

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Wednesday's Christmas Day episode follows Jackson (@JTGatlin) as he explores 10 significant Rockets moments from the past decade.

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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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