Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

With the Rockets returning to Houston for a 4-game homestand, Houston Sports Talk and Locked on Texans host Robert Land joins Ben for a simulcast to examine the club's recent struggles (4-7 in last 11 games) and how they might turn it around. Topics explored include James Harden's turnovers, Eric Gordon's importance, Ryan Anderson's home struggles, Clint Capela's post-injury form, and Trevor Ariza's understated value.

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An NBA coach explains the Xs and Os of Mike D'Antoni's success with the Rockets (35-16, West's No. 3 seed) thus far, including the complexity of his offense (or lack thereof), emphasis on pace of play, and usage of James Harden as the point guard.

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It was the Rockets' 5th game of a 5-game road trip and 16th of a grueling 17-game January, and they played like it in a 120-101 loss in Indiana. Two nights after his brilliant 50-point triple double, James Harden had 8 turnovers and shot just 3-of-17 from the field... while Pat Beverley and Trevor Ariza went 2-of-13. Ben breaks down where Houston could bolster depth, including needs for BOTH another wing and rim protector.

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The Rockets (35-15) weren't at their best, but James Harden's MVP-level brilliance (51 points, 13 assists, 13 rebounds, 16-of-28 FG) led them to a much-needed win. We break down everything that happened in Philly, including Harden's increased willingness to attack the basket, a throwback performance from Nene, and Mike D'Antoni's savvy adjustment to put the 34-year-old veteran in his starting lineup vs. Joel Embiid.

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With the Rockets having lost 6 of 9, have other NBA teams adjusted to Mike D'Antoni's system? Brian Geltzeiler (@hoopscritic) breaks down the Xs and Os of how opponents are playing Houston, as well as how the Rockets can succeed in adjusting back. Geltzeiler also touches on the limitations of Clint Capela, potential trade targets (Noel, Nurkic), the current state of the MVP race, and much more.

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James Harden had 30 points and 12 assists, but it still wasn't enough for the Rockets (34-15), who lost for the sixth time in nine games. We break down the reasons behind the latest loss, including Harden's struggles from the field (6-18 FG); tired legs from Harden, Beverley, and Ariza; and deflating rebounding figures (Boston 48, Houston 30).

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James Harden's 11 turnovers and the Bucks’ 68-point first half put the Rockets (34-14) in a hole they couldn't recover from, leading to a 127-114 loss in Milwaukee (Houston's 5th L in 8 games). Twitter's Brandon B. Nohen joins Ben to dissect where things went wrong, with emphasis on lowlights from Harden, Clint Capela, and Eric Gordon. Ben and Brandon also examine the usage of Sam Dekker and Ryan Anderson, as well as what their roles could be in the weeks, months, and even years ahead.

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Tired legs and the absence of Ryan Anderson on Saturday still weren't enough to hold down the Rockets (34-13), who rode a career game from Sam Dekker (30 points) and incredible efficiency from James Harden (29 points on 9 shots) to a 119-95 win over the Grizzlies. We examine how Dekker and Harden played together, as well as big nights from the bench crew (Eric Gordon, Nene, Corey Brewer) and how Houston's overall resiliency allows them to bounce back from rough losses and a tough schedule.

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In the aftermath of Friday's loss to the Warriors, we offer our primary takeaways — including why disappearances this month from Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson are much more troubling than the struggles of Corey Brewer. Ben also examines the lack of spacing for James Harden in Anderson's absence, as well as positive showings off the bench for Sam Dekker and Clint Capela. Finally, we wrap up the show by examining the options Houston has to potentially replace Brewer's minutes.

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With James Harden voted as an All-Star starter for the first time, how much has Houston's perception around the NBA changed? Calvin Watkins, Rockets beat writer for ESPN.com, joins us to tackle that question and much more, including how Houston matches up with the vaunted Warriors (Friday night's opponent) and realistic expectations for the upcoming five-game road trip.

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