Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Friday's show explores news and notes on several off-court items, including the injuries to Kenneth Faried (adductor strain) and Iman Shumpert (knee, calf); the ongoing contract stalemate with Danuel House Jr.; and how Shumpert and House's situations are intertwined.

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PA voice and radio play-by-play broadcaster Matt Thomas joins Ben on Thursday's show. Topics include Houston's current 6-game winning streak; the MVP case for James Harden; improved play from Chris Paul and the bench unit; preferred playoff matchups; and whether Kenneth Faried or Austin Rivers is a higher priority to re-sign this summer.

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Six in a row! Houston (39-25) became the West’s No. 3 after a statement win Tuesday at Toronto (46-19). Our recap breaks it down, led by James Harden’s MVP heroics (19 points in 4th); defensive improvements; hot bench shooting from Austin Rivers and Gerald Green (31 points, 10/16 FG); and physicality by Clint Capela (15 rebounds) against the imposing front line of the Raptors.

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James Harden (42) and Eric Gordon (32) hit 14 three-pointers as Houston (38-25) won its fifth straight game with a big win at Boston. Our recap breaks it all down. Topics include Harden finally solving Boston’s defense; EG’s role as a key variable; more veteran steadiness in the clutch from Chris Paul (15/12) and PJ Tucker (9/8); and the team's soaring confidence after another “upside win.”

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The Rockets (37-25) overcame a 21-point deficit in the second half in Thursday's win vs. Miami, led by 58 points from MVP James Harden and resurgent performances from Austin Rivers (17 points, 7/8 FG) and Gary Clark (14/5, 56% FG). Our recap breaks down the highs of Houston's fourth straight victory and the lows of yet another sluggish night on the defensive end.

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The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani joins Ben DuBose to discuss Mike D'Antoni's bigger starting lineup (Tucker-Faried-Capela); the recent slump from James Harden on 3s (2-of-20 vs. Lakers, Hawks); and the resurgence of Chris Paul (averaging 22/11 since All-Star break).

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The 30+ point run for James Harden (28) ended at 32 games, but Houston (35-25) still got a needed win vs. Atlanta. Tuesday's show recaps Harden's off night (7/21 FG); a lineup change (Tucker, Faried, Capela); and more elite play by Chris Paul (20/8/6).

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Monday's show pushes back against the recent "cheap" narratives surrounding new owner Tilman Fertitta, as Ben explains how recent moves at the trade deadline (Iman Shumpert) and in buyout season (Markieff Morris, Danuel House) were dictated by factors beyond willingness to spend.

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Sunday's show celebrates a stunning victory without James Harden at Golden State. Topics include Chris Paul (23/17) showing elite playoff form; success by a big frontcourt of Faried (20/10), Tucker (18/10), and Capela (8/15); and the value of another “upside win.”

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Friday's show breaks down Houston’s collapse in Los Angeles. Topics include shooting concerns (12/41 on 3s); more nonsense from referee Scott Foster (Lakers 17, Rockets 0 on FTs in final 20 minutes); and the signings of Chris Chiozza and Terrence Jones. 

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