Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Locked on Pelicans host Jake Madison joins our Ben DuBose to preview Houston's opener vs. New Orleans while exploring key themes for each franchise, including the fate of Anthony Davis and Houston’s ability to play three-guard lineups (CP3, Harden, Gordon).

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With the NBA season tipping off Tuesday, Monday's show explores the various tiers of the Western Conference in 2018-19 and potential challengers to the Rockets — headlined by a look at the most threatening "Tier 2" teams after Houston and Golden State.

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Saturday's show recaps Houston's rout in Memphis, led by James Ennis (11 points, 4-of-6 FG) earning a starting spot; another successful night with P.J. Tucker and Carmelo Anthony as backup 5s; and the importance of a healthy preseason for Chris Paul (14/11, 3-of-5 on 3s).

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In Friday's show, our Ben DuBose explores the Houston angles from several league-wide topics, including the Jimmy Butler standoff in Minnesota; James Harden's status in early MVP hot lists; and what to watch for with potential buyout candidates (Trevor Ariza?).

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With the preseason 80% complete and the regular season just one week away, Karthik Prasad joins Ben DuBose to break down the primary Houston takeaways. Topics include a strong start for Carmelo Anthony; encouraging signs from James Ennis; a surge from rookie Gary Clark; and the latest regarding potential trade target Jimmy Butler in Minnesota.

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P.J. Tucker was brilliant (22 points, 8-of-13 FG) in his second game returning from back soreness, while James Harden (37 points, 13-of-18 FG, +39) was back in MVP form. Our recap analyzes Tuesday’s romp over Shanghai, including several injury updates.

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Sunday's show recaps Houston's 108-93 win in San Antonio, headlined by a dominant closing stretch from Carmelo Anthony; minor injuries to Clint Capela (hand) and Eric Gordon (foot); and improved team defense amid the returns of Capela and P.J. Tucker. 

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Friday's show explores the key takeaways from Houston's 110-100 loss to Indiana in the second game of the preseason, including another strong game from Michael Carter-Williams (15/5/5), struggles inside for Marquese Chriss (-13 in 21 minutes, 2-of-8 FG), and success with Carmelo Anthony (16 points, 6-of-9 FG) at center.

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Television analyst Matt Bullard joins Ben DuBose to break down an encouraging start to Houston's preseason, including a strong debut from Chris Paul, encouraging signs from Michael Carter-Williams and Carmelo Anthony, officiating quirks, and much more. 

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Tuesday's show offers reaction to Houston's 131-115 win over Memphis in the preseason opener, headlined by brilliance from Chris Paul (22/9 in 26 minutes) and a successful debut for good friend Carmelo Anthony (13 points, 3-of-6 on 3s in 23 minutes); a strong bench showing from Eric Gordon (13 points, 3-of-5 on 3s, +16 in 27 minutes); and flashes from new role players Michael Carter-Williams (19 points, 5-of-6 FG in 21 minutes) and Marquese Chriss (11 points, 4 rebounds, +20 in 17 minutes).

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