Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

With the benefit of waiting a few days to gain perspective, what did we learn about James Harden this postseason, and what does it mean entering 2017-18? We dissect the flaws behind popular Harden narratives and also examine a few non-Harden storylines to watch as Mike D'Antoni and Daryl Morey enter a crucial offseason in Houston.

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In today's show, Ben explores the most interesting tidbits from Friday's exit interviews, including the Rockets' potential search for a No. 2 facilitator after James Harden and Nene's desire to re-sign in Houston. On the second half of the show (18:50), Ben makes the case for why Mike D'Antoni's critics are dead wrong for assigning blame to him over the team's collapse vs. San Antonio.

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The Rockets never recovered from their Game 5 meltdown, losing in a Game 6 rout to the Spurs to end the series (and the season). We break down the downward spiral, including an awful night for James Harden, questions over leadership, and whether the sour conclusion to the season takes away from Houston's appeal as an offseason destination.

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The Rockets had a golden opportunity in Game 5 to take the road game they needed to knock out the Spurs... and they blew it. We break down the all the failures in late-game execution, with plenty of blame for James Harden and Mike D'Antoni, along with a reminder on why it would be foolish to count the Rockets out after the adversity they've already overcome this season.

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With the groin injury to 34-year-old backup center Nene now confirmed as season-ending, we examine how his absence could influence matchups with the Spurs and Warriors and why it might not be as significant as some fear. To close out the show, we also explore the potential impact the injury could have on Nene's 2017 free agent market (or retirement) and his likelihood of staying in Houston for the 2017-18 season.

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The Rockets tied their second-round series in Sunday night's Game 4 with a huge 125-104 win over the Spurs in Houston. We reflect on all the major storylines, including James Harden's MVP efficiency (28 points, 10-of-18 FG, 12 assists), another ironman night from Trevor Ariza (16 points, 7-of-9 shooting in 35 minutes), and Pat Beverley's +27 showing mere hours after the unexpected death of his grandfather. We also break down the unfortunate groin injury to Nene, as well as how the resulting small-ball lineup may have boosted the fortunes of both Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson.

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Despite 43 points from James Harden, the Rockets gave back home-court advantage to the Spurs in Friday night's 103-92 loss in Game 3. We break down all the main storylines in our postgame recap, including the re-emergence of LaMarcus Aldridge, the success of Pau Gasol as a rim protector, and the problems Houston's supporting cast continues to have in generating offense.

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Eric Spyropoulus, Rockets beat writer for HoopsHabit, helps us explore the impact of Tony Parker's series-ending injury, the health of James Harden, and what adjustments Mike D'Antoni and the Rockets need to make before Game 3 on Friday night in Houston.

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The Spurs outscored the Rockets by 20 points in the fourth quarter, and as a result, the series is tied heading back to Houston. Our show breaks down what went wrong for the Rockets, including an off night for James Harden, subpar rebounding across the board, and a poor showing from the bench. Ben also explores the impact of odd officiating and potential injuries to Harden, Anderson, and San Antonio's Tony Parker.

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The Rockets obliterated the Spurs in the first half Monday night, coasting to a crucial road victory in Game 1. We examine all the highlights, including much improved shooting, a healthier James Harden, continued strong defense, and Clint Capela's finest postseason game yet. We also look ahead to Wednesday's Game 2 and the opportunity Houston has to grab a commanding 2-0 lead heading back home.

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