Rockets post first dominant win in weeks with beatdown in Orlando

5 of 7: Led by Flyin' Ryan, veteran forwards bounce back in Phoenix: The Rockets (30-11) won 112-95 in Phoenix on Friday night, extending their current run to three consecutive victories and five in their last seven games — including the last six without James Harden. Our Locked on Rockets recap explores all the contributing factors to the blowout win — headlined by a bounce-back shooting night from forwards Trevor Ariza and Ryan Anderson. Each posted matching 18-point stat lines on 6-of-12 FG, including four made three-pointers for both players. Other highlights include P.J. Tucker's team-best +22 in the plus/minus; a monster night for Clint Capela (17 points, 16 rebounds) on the interior vs. Tyson Chandler; continued brilliance from Chris Paul (25 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists on 50% FG), and how the return to form of the forwards offset a regression from Eric Gordon and Gerald Green (combined 8-of-33 from the field). #Rockets #NBA #Suns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Harden sets milestone as Rockets burn nets in Brooklyn: Led by 36 points from James Harden, the Rockets survived a valiant effort from the host Nets and blew open Tuesday's game late in a 123-113 win at Brooklyn. Now 39-13, the Rockets are off to their best start through 52 games in franchise history and have won nine of their past 10 games since Harden's return from a hamstring injury. Our postgame show breaks down all the key storylines, headlined by remarkably efficient efforts from Harden (11-of-23 FG) and Chris Paul (25 points, 8 rebounds, 9-of-15 FG) on a night when the Rockets' lethargic defense needed it most. Harden also passed the 15,000-point milestone for his NBA career in the victory. We also explore the right ankle sprain suffered by Ryan Anderson and the roles of Gerald Green (18 points, 6-of-8 FG in 18 minutes) and Eric Gordon (13 points, 5-of-9 FG in 28 minutes returning from a back injury) off the bench in filling those minutes. #Rockets #NBA #Nets Learn more about by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Harden returns, leads win over Spurs as No. 1 lead grows: James Harden returned from a one-game injury with 28 points, 6 points, and 6 assists on Monday as the Rockets dominated a Texas rival for a second consecutive night, defeating the Spurs 109-93 at Toyota Center. With the win, Houston (53-14) extends its lead for the top spot in the Western Conference to two games (plus the tiebreaker) over Golden State (51-16). Chris Paul (18 points, 9 assists, 8-of-11 FG in 23 minutes) was by far the most efficient player on the Rockets, who shot an uncharacteristic 13-of-44 (29.5%) from behind the three-point arc after playing five games in the past seven nights. But the tired legs on perimeter shots ultimately didn't matter, since the Rockets dominated San Antonio on the inside with a 46-24 advantage in points in the paint and a 50-36 edge in rebounding. Our postgame show explores those themes and much more, including the potential for a Rockets vs. Spurs matchup in the first round of the play by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Harden leads spectacular shooting display in Game 1 rout: James Harden had 41 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists as the red-hot Rockets (17-of-32 from three-point range) raced ahead of the Jazz in Game 1 of their second-round series and never looked back in a 110-96 win. Our postgame show breaks it all down, including the importance of Houston showing its so-called "A game" after a dynamic performance from Golden State the day before; continued postseason excellence from Clint Capela (16/12) against another elite big in Rudy Gobert; strong defense amid the return of Luc Mbah a Moute;and why a sluggish game from Eric Gordon (7 points, 0-of-6 FG) suggests the Rockets could offset a probable regression from three-point range. Tune in! #Rockets #NBA #Jazz #NBAPlayoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Locked on Rockets — Nov. 28 — Hot shooting, Harden's 38, Capela's career night lead Houston past Portland: The Rockets (11-6) are off to a 2-0 start on this West Coast road trip after an impressive 130-114 win in Portland on Sunday. We recap the positives from the victory, including a spectacular night from Eric Gordon (26 points, six threes) and sustained ... by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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4 of 6: Paul, Gordon outduel Lillard, McCollum as Houston extends Harden-less run: Chris Paul and Eric Gordon combined for 67 points Wednesday and outgunned one of the NBA's best backcourts in Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum (53 points combined), leading Houston to a 121-112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers (22-19) at Toyota Center. It's the fourth win in six games for the Rockets (29-11), five of which have been played without James Harden. Wednesday's triumph also represents the first win by Houston against an opponent with a winning record since Harden's departure with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Oour Locked on Rockets recap explores the exploits of the veteran guards and much more — including under-the-radar contributions from Ryan Anderson and P.J. Tucker and the absurdity of the postgame controversy over Paul's final layup in the closing seconds. #Rockets #NBA #Blazers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Harden bounces back, Green secures playoff role in rout of Wizards: James Harden returned to MVP form with 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists on 12-of-18 shooting as the Rockets (63-15) bounced back from a rare loss on Sunday with a 120-104 beatdown of the Washington Wizards (42-36) on Tuesday night at Toyota Center. Chris Paul returned to the lineup after a two-game absence with 8 points and 6 assists, while Clint Capela was dynamic inside with 21 points (9-of-10 FG) and 10 rebounds in just 26 minutes. Meanwhile, Gerald Green may have secured a playoff role with 16 points (5-of-9 FG) in just 23 minutes off the bench. Tuesday's postgame recap explores those themes and more, including the importance of Harden's improved shooting after a cold stretch and what an ankle injury to Ryan Anderson could mean for the team's depth chart behind Capela at center. #Rockets #NBA #Wizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Gordon, Green soar past Hawks as No. 1 spot becomes inevitable: Eric Gordon (22 points, 8-of-13 FG, +19) remained in peak efficiency Sunday night while Gerald Green (25 points, 10-of-15 FG) was once again a key difference-maker off the Houston bench, leading the Rockets (60-14) to an easy 118-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks (21-53). The league-leading Rockets — winners of 60 games in a season for the first time in franchise history — have now won nine consecutive games and 26 of their last 27. They are 30-2 since James Harden (18/15/10 on Sunday) returned from his hamstring injury on January 18. With the win and losses elsewhere by Toronto (54-20) and Golden State (54-19), Houston effectively has a six-game lead over both teams with only eight left to place in the race for the NBA's best record and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. The "magic number" for the Rockets to clinch the league's top mark is only three, making it a virtually insurmountable lead with so many games by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Tucker, Gordon spark Game 2 blowout as Rockets tie West Finals: P.J. Tucker (career-high 22) and Eric Gordon (27 points, +29) led a spectacular team effort on both ends of the court in Game 2, sparking a 127-105 win over Golden State to tie the series. Trevor Ariza bounced back from a foul-prone Game 1 with 19 points and 6 assists, while James Harden (27/10) and Chris Paul (16/6) were each strong as the Rockets excelled on both ends of the court. Our recap breaks it down, including adjustments made by Mike D'Antoni and his staff on offense and defense; a strong showing from the "Tuckwagon" lineup of Tucker, Ariza, Gordon, Harden, and Paul; improved rim protection from Clint Capela (10 rebounds, 31 minutes) as the game moved along; and why the dominance shown by Houston in a game that Golden State clearly wanted should remind everyone that the Rockets indeed have a chance to win this series. #Rockets #Warriors #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #WCF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Curry, Warriors flatten Rockets in discouraging Game 3 blowout: Chris Paul and James Harden (combined 12-of-32 FG) each struggled while Steph Curry (35 points, 13-of-23 FG) and Kevin Durant (25 points, 9-of-19 FG) were elite, leading Golden State to a 126-85 romp in Game 3 on Sunday night. Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, which the Warriors now lead two games to one, is Tuesday night — also at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. In our postgame recap, Ben breaks down the key takeaways from a forgettable Game 3 from the Rockets. Topics include a subpar showing from the supporting cast (Eric Gordon, P.J. Tucker, Trevor Ariza) after a strong Game 2; continued regression from Harden (17/9, 6-of-14 FG) after a superb Game 1 (41 points, 14-of-24 FG); and possible concerns over Paul's foot after a 2-of-11 start to Game 3. #Rockets #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #Warriors #WCF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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RECAP: Harden leads rout over Cavs as minutes stabilize: James Harden (43/12/10) was in MVP form as the Rockets won for the 13th time in 16 games with Friday's 141-113 romp over Cleveland. Our recap breaks down key themes as Houston hits the midway point at 24-17, including the importance of reduced minutes for Harden (30) and PJ Tucker (26) and a hot stretch for Gary Clark (2/4 on 3s). #Rockets #NBA #MVP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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On Harden's return, the Ariza/Green suspensions, and DeAndre Jordan talk: Star guard and MVP frontrunner James Harden plans to return to the lineup on Thursday night vs. Minnesota (29-17), as the Rockets (30-12) seek to put even more separation between themselves and the rest of the Western Conference pack in the race for the No. 2 seed. It's a miraculous recovery just 18 days after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain, but is it too soon? In Wednesday's episode, Ben explains why he's trusting the Houston medical staff on this diagnosis and expecting Harden to return to his usual production levels (32.3 points, 9.1 assists per game) relatively quickly. Other topics on Wednesday's show include reaction to the news of two-game suspensions for Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green following Monday's postgame incident in Los Angeles, along with a rundown on the latest round of rumors connecting Clipper big man DeAndre Jordan to the Rockets. #Rockets #NBA #Clippers Learn more about your ad choices. by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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RECAP: Harden, Capela, shooters continue mastery of Denver: The Rockets (23-16) defeated current West No. 1 Denver (26-12) on Monday for their 12th win in 14 games and 10th straight at home. Our recap breaks it all down, including more brilliance from James Harden (32/14) and Clint Capela (31/9); great perimeter shooting with 22 made 3s; and an earlier trade of Michael Carter-Williams to Chicago. #Rockets #NBA #Nuggets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Rockets secure season series from Warriors as Paul, Harden set tone: Chris Paul scored a game-high 33 points on 50% shooting, while James Harden had two MVP moments in the final 80 seconds as the Rockets (32-12) completed a stirring fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the defending champion Golden State Warriors, 116-108. The victory clinches the season series and potential tiebreaker for Houston with two wins in three games between the two teams. The Rockets have now won seven of their past 10 games coming off the five-game losing streak in late December. Our postgame show examines all the key angles, headlined by the importance of the Rockets' impressive resiliency and why their confidence against the Warriors could pay dividends in May and June. Other angles discussed include how both star Paul and Harden (22 points, 8 assists)were at their best against elite competition, even with the latter only 20 days removed from a Grade 2 hamstring strain; the importance of veteran role players by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Capela, Gordon lead division-clinching rally vs. Clippers: The Rockets (54-14) clinched the 2017-18 Southwest Division title Thursday night with a 101-96 come-from-behind victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, led by a big night from Clint Capela (19 points, 12 rebounds, career-high 6 blocks) on the interior against DeAndre Jordan. It's just the sixth division title in franchise history for Houston, which previously won its division in 1977, 1986, 1993, 1994, and 2015. The Rockets were down 12 midway through the third quarter, but finished the game on a 47-30 run over the final 19 minutes to take control. With the win, Houston remains two games up on the Golden State Warriors (52-16) and also holds the tiebreaker in the race for the West's No. 1 seed and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Eric Gordon (23 points, 7-of-9 on 3s) was on fire from behind the arc, while MVP frontrunner James Harden led the Rockets in scoring with 24 points and delivered a dagger stepback jumper ov by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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RECAP: Rockets coast by Pelicans: Tuesday's show recaps the Rockets 122-116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Topics include James Harden (39 points, 10/14 2PT FG) and Russell Westbrook (26 points, 10/13 2PT FG) both finding success within the arc despite their struggles behind it (combined 4/19 3PT); Clint Capela's activity early on; Eric Gordon remembers how to play basketball; Danuel House injury and Mike D'Antoni's ability to adjust his rotations accordingly; a look ahead at the rest of the November schedule. #Rockets #NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Harden leads weekend road sweep as No. 1 seed nears: James Harden (34/12) and Chris Paul (18/9/8) combined for 52 points and 21 assists on 50% shooting on Sunday as Houston won its fifth consecutive game with a 129-120 victory at Minnesota. Coming off Saturday's 107-101 win in New Orleans, it was an impressive showing on both ends of a road back-to-back for the Rockets (56-14) — each against probable Western Conference playoff teams. With the two wins by Houston and losses by Golden State (53-17) on Friday and Toronto (52-18) on Sunday, the Rockets now effectively have a four-game advantage (counting tiebreakers) on both teams in the race for home-court advantage throughout the NBA playoffs with only 12 games left to play. Harden, long considered the league's MVP frontrunner, also led the way in scoring (32/11/8) in New Orleans. Clint Capela (13/11, 3 blocks) posted another double-double on the interior against Anthony Davis, while Paul (21/8/5) and Trevor Ariza (17 points, 4-of-6 on 3 by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Fight night: How the Rockets' best shot wasn't enough in LA: The Rockets (30-12) had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Clippers (22-21) in Los Angeles on Monday night in a game marred by Blake Griffin's apparent intentional contact with Mike D'Antoni and a postgame skirmish between the two teams. Chris Paul led the way with 19 points (8-of-17 FG) for Houston and also posted seven assists and six rebounds in his return to Staples Center, but 60 combined points from Griffin and former Rocket Lou Williams were tough to overcome. The No. 7-seeded Clippers have now won 11 of their past 14 games, including a 19-point victory at Golden State last week, and would play the Rockets in the first round if the season ended today. Our postgame show breaks down all the key storylines, including implications of the altercation, subpar shooting from perimeter shooters like Eric Gordon and Gerald Green, and a disappointing defensive effort on the interior from Clint Capela (10 points, 7 reb by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Sweet Sixteen: CP3 shoots Houston to NBA's longest streak: Chris Paul led the way with 25 points (5-of-6 on three-pointers) as the Rockets (50-13) won their 16th consecutive game with an impressive 122-112 road victory at Oklahoma City (37-29). Houston is now tied with Boston for the NBA's longest winning streak this season and remains ahead of the Warriors (49-14) in the race for the West's No. 1 seed. James Harden was somewhat efficient with 23 points (8-of-13 FG) and 11 assists (but 10 turnovers), while Clint Capela and Nene combined for 18 points and 8 rebounds on 7-of-11 shooting vs. Steven Adams on the interior. Our postgame show examines all the key storylines from Tuesday night, including how the Rockets made an important statement in knocking off the star-studded Thunder (led by Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony) and avenged a Christmas loss in the same building when Paul didn't play. The final segment of the show examines the intense battle for home-court ad by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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One win away: On a gritty Game 5 victory, and CP3 medical thoughts: Eric Gordon led the Rockets with 24 points while Chris Paul scored 18 of his 20 in the second half, leading the Rockets to a 98-94 home win over the defending champion Warriors in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and a 3-2 lead in the series. Houston has an opportunity to close out the series in Saturday night's Game 6 at Oracle Arena in Oakland. Thursday's postgame show explores how the Rockets got it done despite an off-night for James Harden (19 points, but 0-of-11 from three-point range); the role of Clint Capela (12/14, 2 blocks) in keeping Houston close; and initial thoughts on the late hamstring injury to Paul and what it could mean for Game 6 and a potential Game 7. Tune in! #Rockets #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #Warriors #WCF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Rockets rout Lakers behind Harden, strong second unit: The Rockets (18-4) extended their streak to 13 wins in 14 games with a dominating 118-95 victory on Sunday night in Los Angeles. James Harden (36 points, 9 assists) led the way, while Chris Paul (21 points, 6 assists) and Eric Gordon (22 points, +37 in plus/minus) sparked a dominating second unit. Our Ben DuBose breaks down all the key storylines, including the implications of a new report outlining Paul's continued tight relationship with Clipper big man DeAndre Jordan. #Rockets #NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Losing streak reaches five in blowout loss to Wizards: The losing streak for the Rockets (25-9) is now at five following Friday night's 121-103 loss in Washington. James Harden led the way with 20 points (7-of-14 FG) but had five turnovers compared to just four assists, while newcomer Gerald Green scored 18 points (6-of-10 FG) in 27 minutes off the bench. In our postgame show, I take a higher-level overview of the streak — including slumping performances from role players like Ryan Anderson and P.J. Tucker, sudden struggles in late-game execution, the impact in the Western Conference standings, and reasons not to panic as the team returns home for a New Year's Eve date with the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Craig Ackerman on Game 1 takeaways and Game 2 adjustments: Play-by-play broadcaster Craig Ackerman joined us Monday for a full recap of Houston's Game 1 victory, along with a look at possible adjustments both the Rockets and Timberwolves might make for Wednesday's Game 2. MVP frontrunner James Harden (44/8) was incredible in Sunday's opener, and Clint Capela (24/12) owned the interior against Minnesota's Karl Anthony-Towns (8 points, 3-of-9 FG). But despite the dominance from Harden and Capela, the Rockets had to narrowly escape with a 104-101 win amid poor shooting from role players (outside of Harden, Houston was just 3-of-25 from three-point range) and an uncharacteristically inefficient showing from Chris Paul (5-of-14 FG, 6 turnovers, 4 assists). Is the glass half-full or half-empty after a seemingly rusty performance in Game 1, and is it reasonable to expect a bounce-back in Game 2? Ackerman offers insight on those themes and much more in Monday's show. Tune in! #Rockets #Timberw by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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More layups: Harden, CP3 outclass Lillard, McCollum in statement win: James Harden closed the door on the 2017-18 MVP race with a scintillating 42-point performance in Portland on 13-of-25 shooting as the Rockets (57-14) ended the Blazers' 13-game winning streak with a 115-111 victory. With the win, the Rockets effectively increased their lead over Golden State (53-18) to five games, considering the tiebreaker, for the West's No. 1 seed and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Though Portland's backcourt of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum vowed "no easy layups" going into the game, they were substantially outplayed by Harden and Chris Paul (22/8/6). Houston's backcourt combined for 64 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists on 19-of-41 shooting, while the Portland duo combined for just 28 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds on 9-of-32 shooting. Our postgame show breaks down those storylines and much more, including the importance of Houston building even more confidence with an enorm by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Houston > Dallas, and Dave Hardisty on the two newest Rockets: The Rockets (42-13) won their eighth consecutive game and 12th of 13 since the return of James Harden with a 104-97 victory over the rival Dallas Mavericks (18-39) on Sunday night at Toyota Center. It didn't always come easy for Houston, though, as evidenced by the 36 points scored by the Mavericks in the second quarter. That led to a tight game (57-55) at the half, even against a Dallas squad with Dirk Nowitzki, Wes Matthews, and J.J. Barea all out due to injury or rest considerations. Our recap explores the inconsistent defense and reasons not to overreact, along with a look at how the Rockets were able to eventually turn it around. James Harden led the way in scoring with 27 points, while Chris Paul shook off a slow start to finish with 25 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, and a team-best plus/minus of +22 — highlighted by an 11-4 spurt to end the third quarter in which Paul scored or assisted on every point. That stretch by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Guards lead Game 3 blowout as Rockets assert control in Utah: After a slow start in Game 2, the Rockets completely flipped the script in Game 3 with a 30-point advantage through the first 24 minutes in Salt Lake City, leading to a 113-92 victory. Houston now has a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Round 2 series, with Game 4 set for Sunday night. Our postgame show hits all the highlights, including a key adjustment from Mike D'Antoni in incorporating more mid-range shots; the value of Eric Gordon's emergence with 25 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including minutes with both Paul (17/7/6)and Harden (25/12); improved defensive commitment throughout the roster, starting with Clint Capela (4 blocks, only 2 fouls); and the importance of a Game 3 win combined with Golden State's earlier loss. Tune in! #Rockets #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #Jazz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Locked on Rockets — May 8 — Harden, Gordon pick up pace as Game 4 rout ties series: 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... by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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RECAP: Harden, Gordon's offense not enough as Wizards score 135: James Harden had 54 and 13 while Eric Gordon (36) hit a career-high 8 three-pointers... and it still wasn't enough vs. lowly Washington (8-12). Our recap explores Monday's 135-131 loss by Houston (9-10), led by a new wave of issues with defense and late-game turnovers. #Rockets #NBA #Wizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Locked on Rockets — October 19 — Capela leads way, Harden closes door in B2B win at Sacramento: Clint Capela and Nene combined for 31 points (13-of-17 FG) and 21 rebounds, and James Harden (27 points) shut the door late as the Rockets secured both ends of their opening road back-to-back with a 105-100 win at Sacramento on Wednesday. Our Ben DuBos... by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Paul bounces back, Green blasts off as Rockets defend home court: The Rockets overcame an early 9-point deficit with an incredible 52-20 run spanning just 16 game minutes in Wednesday's Game 2 at Toyota Center, leading to a 102-82 victory and a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-seven playoff series between Houston and Minnesota. Game 3 is Saturday night in Minneapolis. Chris Paul bounced back from a poor showing in Game 1 with a team-high 27 points (10-of-18 FG) and 8 assists, while Gerald Green brought infectious energy off Houston's bench with 21 points and 12 rebounds — finishing with a team-best plus/minus of +27 in his 27 minutes. That included 12 points on four made three-pointers in the second quarter, when the Rockets turned a 7-point deficit into a 15-point halftime lead. Clint Capela (8 points, 16 rebounds) again led a tremendous defensive effort by the Rockets, particularly on the interior against Karl-Anthony Towns (5 points, 2-of-9 shooting). James Harden (12 points, 7 assists by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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