Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Thursday's mailbag show answers questions from listeners on a variety of topics, such as bias against the Rockets, will James Harden win another MVP award, are the Rockets legitimate title contenders and more.

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Wednesday's show follows Jackson as he breaks down the Rockets' current trade assets (or lack thereof) and some potential targets for the team to pursue.

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Tuesday's show recaps the Rockets 109-107 revenge win over the San Antonio Spurs. Topics include the Rockets defense holding the Spurs to just 35 points in the second half after giving up 72 in the first; Russell Westbrook carried quarters 1 and 2, James Harden carried 3 and 4; Clint Capela as a facilitator; sorely missing House Jr.'s three-point shot; offensive "x-factors" and more.

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Monday's show recaps the Rockets' set of back-to-back games against the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons, followed by some trade speculation and a bit of Rockets rumblings from ESPN insiders Zach Lowe and Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Thursday's show recaps the Rockets close 116-110 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Topics include James Harden's great performance, but why was it necessary; Russell Westbrook continues to look more effective driving the ball; role players struggling; Harden ISO-ball becoming predictable; the 24-0 run by the Cavs, followed by the Rockets pitching a shutout the rest of the way and more.

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Jackson, joined by SBNation/ESPN97.5 reporter Jake Asman, tackles a variety of Rockets subjects. Topics include the Rockets' relationship with the referees; Russell Westbrook and James Harden's legacies; Harden in the eyes of the national media; reported interest in Minnesota Timberwolves forward (and former Rocket) Robert Covington and more.

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Tuesday's show recaps the Rockets crushing 119-118 loss against the Sacramento Kings off a last-second three by Nemanja Bjelica. Topics include greater expectations for a team with championship aspirations; Russell Westbrook's best game as a Rocket; team accountability falling to Mike D'Antoni or James Harden?; some optimism and perspective to wrap things up.

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Monday's show recaps the Rockets 115-109 win over the Phoenix Suns. Topics include the overall sound game from Russell Westbrook; Ben McLemore continues to be on fire (5/9 3PT shooting); James Harden ice-cold through three quarters then hits the defrost button in the fourth; getting P.J. Tucker and Danuel House Jr. more shot attempts; transition defense issues and more.

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Friday's show recaps the Rockets 119-109 win against the Toronto Raptors. Topics include execution out of the aggressive double-team on James Harden; Austin Rivers' key role as the secondary playmaker when Russell Westbrook sits; defense continues to get better; trying to get Clint Capela more involved offensively; a claim about Westbrook's fit and more.

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Thursday's show follows Jackson and Rockets Wire editor Ben DuBose as they briefly touch on the Spurs loss and how the NBA may (or may not) handle it before visiting upon some of the themes of this season through the quarter-way mark, with a focus on the curious case of Russell Westbrook.

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