Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Just two hours before tip, Lou Williams wasn't expected to play. He then ended up with a team-high 27 points (with a career-high 7 threes) in a 30-point win for the Rockets (41-18) in New Orleans. Ben breaks down a fantastic debut for Williams along with an encouraging showing from all of Houston's veterans, led by Eric Gordon, Trevor Ariza, Nene, and Ryan Anderson.

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It was yet another busy trade deadline day for Daryl Morey, who shipped out K.J. McDaniels and Tyler Ennis to boost Houston's available cap room for buyout targets in the days ahead. We take a look at potential candidates, headlined by Andrew Bogut, and also examine why the lack of activity by other Western Conference playoff contenders has Houston in a much better place today than entering the week.

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With the trade deadline looming Thursday afternoon and buyouts shortly thereafter, what more could Daryl Morey and the Rockets do? David Hardisty (@clutchfans) joins us with his thoughts on the Lou Williams trade, Houston's improved perception as a destination for top talent, and the latest rumors on what might come next.

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The Comeback's Shlomo Sprung joins Ben to help break down the shocking trade of Lakers guard Lou Williams to the Rockets, including his seamless fit in Mike D'Antoni's system, his role in the rotation, and the value of the deal for GM Daryl Morey.

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What does the stunning trade of DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans mean for the Rockets? We examine all the angles, including why Daryl Morey wasn't more aggressive in talks with the Kings and the implications of the Cousins-Anthony Davis tandem on the Southwest Division and Western Conference moving forward.

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What playoff matchups are most advantageous for the Rockets, and what conclusions can we draw from Eric Gordon's triumph in Saturday's three-point contest? Ben offers his takeaways, including a breakdown of how Memphis, Oklahoma City, Utah, and the Los Angeles Clippers would stack up as potential playoff opponents.

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Are bigger, athletic teams like Hassan Whiteside's Miami Heat a matchup problem for the Rockets (40-18)? Aly Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) joins us for his regular "film study" segment with analysis, including a look at Houston's recent tendency to go stagnant offensively when James Harden has the ball. Ben and Aly also look ahead to the trade deadline and what roster changes might mitigate some of the bouts of inconsistency.

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The Miami Heat (25-32) entered the game as one of the league's worst offensive teams, but they outmuscled and outhustled the Rockets (40-18) at Toyota Center, scoring a whopping 117 points in their 117-109 victory. James Harden (38 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists) was brilliant, but the Rockets otherwise struggled — with depth issues, subpar rim protection, and an untimely groin injury to Pat Beverley leading the way. In this episode, Ben breaks down where it went wrong and whether some of the issues should be addressed in the form of roster upgrades by next Thursday's trade deadline.

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The Rockets (40-17) didn't land Serge Ibaka, so what does that tell us about their approach to the trade deadline? We explore the likely factors behind Daryl Morey not getting a deal done, led by a focus on long-term cap ramifications, and what that means for Houston's likelihood of striking deals over the next week.

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With the Rockets off, we catch up with "Rocket Girl" super fan Brie Hodenfield (@00rocketgirl) and learn all about her latest line of Rockets-themed Valentine's Day cards. Brie also gives her take on the Rockets' rapid improvement on the floor, as well as the creativity of the Red Rowdies off it — and the impact they bring to the fan environment at Toyota Center.

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