Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Lou Williams and Eric Gordon combined for 43 points on 16-of-28 shooting off the bench, and James Harden (35 points) outdueled Russell Westbrook late as the Rockets grabbed a commanding 2-0 series lead over Oklahoma City. We break those storylines and everything else from Wednesday night at Toyota Center, including Ryan Anderson's struggles (1-of-8 FG) and how key under-the-radar stretches from Clint Capela and Pat Beverley helped Houston overcome an early deficit.

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The Rockets took Monday off following their 118-87 beatdown of Oklahoma City in Game 1, while the Thunder quickly went back to work. What adjustments might they make? Fred Katz, Oklahoma City beat writer for the Norman Transcript and host of the daily Locked on Thunder podcast, joins us (at 8:13) to explore the matchup problems posed by the Rockets — as well as what changes head coach Billy Donovan and star guard Russell Westbrook could implement to try and steal a game in Houston before the series shifts to Oklahoma City this weekend.

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James Harden (37 points) and Pat Beverley (21 points, 10 rebounds) outdueled Russell Westbrook, and the Rockets executed a flawless defensive gameplan in a 118-87 rout of the Thunder in Game 1. We break down how Mike D'Antoni and Jeff Bzdelik's squad did it, including under-the-radar contributions from key veterans like Ryan Anderson (12 rebounds, team-high 38 minutes) and Nene (15 points, 5 rebounds).

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In today's simulcast, Salman Ali and Forrest Walker of Red Nation Hoops join forces with Ben DuBose of Locked on Rockets to break down all angles of the first-round series vs. the Thunder, as well as what Houston fans should take away from the 55-27 season.

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In tonight's episode, we break down the implications of the Houston-Oklahoma City playoff schedule and take questions from listeners on the Xs and Os of the first-round series, a potential X-factor for the Thunder, and the significance of the MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year awards for the Rockets.

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The Rockets (55-27) finished out the 2016-17 regular season in style while securing the fourth-best record in franchise history. In tonight's postgame show, we reflect on the importance of the record for the team, as well as individual standouts (James Harden, Clint Capela) from the finale win and what it means for the playoff run ahead.

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In today's episode, we examine what lessons the Rockets (54-27) can take from the Clippers loss, what strategies Mike D'Antoni is likely to employ in Wednesday's regular season finale vs. Minnesota, and the current state of James Harden's MVP candicacy after another incredible late-game finish from Russell Westbrook.

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It didn't count for much in the standings, but the Rockets (54-26) saw several positive developments Sunday night with a 135-128 win in Sacramento. We break down areas that could be encouraging signs for Houston's playoff outlook, including strong returns for Ryan Anderson (21 points, 7-of-9 FG in 23 minutes) and Clint Capela (18 points, 8-of-8 FG, +28) and a mammoth 35/15/11 stat line for #MVP candidate James Harden.

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With Ryan Anderson's return, the Rockets (53-25) now have their playoff rotation in place. What will happen once they're there? Brian Geltzeiler (@hoopscritic) of NBATV and SiriusXM joins us (at 9:07) to break down the probable Houston-Oklahoma City playoff matchup, as well as why he still believes James Harden should and will win the league's MVP award. #Rockets #NBA #Playoffs #MVP #Harden

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The Rockets officially clinched the West's No. 3 seed on Wednesday night, sparked by the return of the healthy, MVP version of James Harden (31/10/7). We examine how Harden did it, including a run of 14 consecutive points late in the fourth quarter, as well as a strong rebounding game for Houston (Pat Beverley had 11, HOU led 56-51 overall) against Denver's enormous front line.

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