#RoadRyno returns as Harden, Capela-led D spurs road win

Harden's historic brilliance overcomes wave of injuries: James Harden led the Rockets (36-13) with a franchise-record setting 60 points (19-of-30 FG) as Houston won for the sixth time in seven games since his return with a 114-107 home victory on Tuesday night vs. Orlando. Harden also had 11 assists, 10 rebounds, and four steals, making him the first player in NBA history to record a 60-point triple-double. As it turned out, Houston needed all of Harden's exploits to survive a sudden wave of injuries to key rotation cogs. Trevor Ariza (strained left hamstring) missed the first game of his expected multi-game absence, while Chris Paul (right groin soreness) sat out with what the Rockets believe is a brief precautionary measure. Eric Gordon exited early after just 10 minutes with lower back stiffness. Between those three players, the Rockets missed a combined 51 points per game in scoring production, along with double-figure averages in rebounds and assists. Our postgame show includes an by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Rockets lose second straight with ugly second half in Detroit: The Rockets (27-11) lost their second consecutive game and seventh of nine overall with a 108-101 defeat on Saturday night against the Pistons (21-17) in Detroit. After scoring 37 points in the first quarter, Houston seemed to run out of steam in the second half with just 43 points in both quarters combined — and 17 of those 43 came in the final four minutes, when the game had already effectively been decided and Detroit eased its defensive intensity. Chris Paul led the way for Houston with 16 points (5-of-10 FG), 13 assists, and 7 rebounds, but four of his 10 attempts came in the aforementioned closing stretch. Sunday's postgame Locked on Rockets recap explores all the key storylines, including the need for Paul to be a more assertive scorer in the absence of James Harden, continued inconsistencies across the board on defense, and a another nightmarish showing from Ryan Anderson, Trevor Ariza, and P.J. Tucker from behind t by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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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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With top record secure, Spurs ground Rockets as Paul sits out: The Rockets (62-15) had their 11-game winning streak snapped in a largely inconsequential road matinee on Sunday vs. the San Antonio Spurs (45-32). James Harden (25/8) led the team in scoring, while Eric Gordon made a successful return to the lineup with 18 points in 29 minutes on 7-of-15 shooting. Houston knew going into the game that it had already clinched the NBA's best record and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, courtesy of Toronto's loss in Boston on Saturday night. As a result, considering the lack of standings relevance, Chris Paul sat out for a second consecutive game with a sore left leg. Our postgame show explores the key takeaways; including the importance of Paul against a Gregg Popovich-led defense; ongoing struggles for Harden from three-point range (1-of-6 on Sunday); and the significance of Gerald Green (11/8 in 29 minutes) again playing more minutes than Joe Johnson (0 points in 16 minutes), e by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Harden takes over in choppy matinee vs. Phoenix: James Harden led the way with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists as the Rockets (35-13) bounced back from Friday's tough loss in New Orleans with a 113-102 victory over the Suns on Sunday afternoon, representing Houston's fifth win in six games since Harden's return. The Rockets have now tied the 1993-94 team for the franchise's best start through 48 games. The game was marred by a left leg injury suffered by starting small forward Trevor Ariza, who left after only 36 seconds following a hard drive to the basket. Ariza crumpled to the ground and appeared to jam his leg on the fall after drawing contact from Phoenix big man Marquese Chriss. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said following the game that it was a hamstring issue for Ariza, adding that his status moving forward would be evaluated on Monday. Sunday's postgame show examines the Harden and Ariza storylines and much more, including a long and largely unwatchable first half (45 combined 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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Ryan Anderson's defensive limitations on display as early deficit proves too much: Led by 38 points and 8 assists from Chris Paul, the Rockets (34-13) put up a valiant comeback after going down 21 midway through the second half at New Orleans (27-21). But ultimately, the early deficit proved a bit too large to overcome as Houston's rally came up just short in a 115-113 loss on Friday night. In our postgame recap, we explore the defensive struggles that put Houston in such a big hole, starting with the role of Ryan Anderson (0 points in 14 minutes, -20 in plus/minus) and why his continued slump over the past 24 games may be putting his long-term role into question. Other topics include encouraging signs from Paul and Eric Gordon (27 points, 10-of-15 shooting) in the comeback, as well as thoughts on the season-ending Achilles injury to the Pelicans' DeMarcus Cousins (15 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists) and its potential implications for Houston's playoff matchups down the road. Learn mor by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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No Harden, no problem: EG stays hot, CP3 returns in rout vs. Chicago: Chris Paul (13/10) returned from a three-game absence as the Rockets extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 118-86 rout of Chicago at Toyota Center in Houston. Eric Gordon continued his run of elite shooting with a team-high 31 points on 11-of-17 from the field, including eight of Houston's 18 made three-pointers as a team. With the win, the Rockets (61-14) reduced their "magic number" to two games to clinch the West's No. 1 seed over idle Golden State (54-19). Houston, which has won 31 of its last 33 games overall, is now on its third winning streak of 10+ games this season. James Harden and center Clint Capela each sat out vs. the Bulls (24-50) for precautionary maintenance reasons, while forward Luc Mbah a Moute missed his third consecutive game with a minor case of tendonitis in his left knee. Our postgame show breaks down those storylines and more from Tuesday's win, including how continued blowouts (H by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Rockets win third out of five as veteran guards assert control: The Rockets (28-11) snapped their two-game losing streak and won for the third time in five games with a 116-107 victory in Chicago over the Bulls (14-27). Houston led by 19 points with under two minutes to go, but the Bulls closed the game on a 10-0 spurt to make the final appear artificially close. After shooting just six times in the game's first 44 minutes on Saturday, Chris Paul was much more aggressive on Monday with 24 points (8-of-17 FG), 9 assists, and 8 rebounds in his 37 minutes. Meanwhile, Gerald Green continued his incredible surge with 22 points (8-of-15 FG) in 23 minutes off the bench. Eric Gordon tied Paul with a game-high 24 points (8-of-18 FG), along with a season-best 9 assists. On the interior, Clint Capela (15 points, 5-of-7 FG, 16 rebounds) dominated Robin Lopez (2 points, 1 rebound, 15 minutes, -14) as Houston controlled the paint with a 51-37 rebounding advantage. Looking at forwards, Trevor Ariza ( by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Capela, bench spark Rockets as streak reaches 11: The Rockets (45-13) trailed for much of the first half, but ultimately pulled away for their 11th straight victory with an impressive 120-102 victory over Minnesota (36-26) in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break. Houston is now 3-0 vs. the Timberwolves this season. There were some signs of early rust for James Harden (31 points, 9 assists, 8-of-24 FG) and Chris Paul (14 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5-of-11 FG) after the week-plus layoff, but it ultimately didn't matter based on the strength of Clint Capela (25 points, 10-of-11 FG, 11 rebounds) on the interior vs. Karl-Anthony Towns and the collaborative contributions from the bench units in Houston's sudden 10-man rotation. In Friday's postgame show, our Ben DuBose explores those storylines and more — including the decision to stick with P.J. Tucker as the starter at power forward and how Ryan Anderson, Luc Mbah a Moute, Nene, and Joe Johnson sparked a dominant per by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Rockets silence Jazz to avert feared schedule loss: Mike D'Antoni and James Harden's team, defensive? You bet. On night two of a road back-to-back at high altitude, the shorthanded Rockets (46-13) held the previously red-hot Jazz to just 85 points and extended their winning streak to 13. Here’s a recap of how they did it, with special praise for defensive ace Luc Mbah a Moute (17 points, 7-of-7 FG, including 15 in the fourth quarter), a crucial defensive adjustment by D'Antoni, and an under-the-radar efficient night from Harden (26 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 8-of-13 FG). The show also explores the illness-related absences of Clint Capela and Eric Gordon, as well as minor injuries to Ryan Anderson (hip flexor) and Brandan Wright (knee). The absence of those four players left Houston with only nine active players in Utah. 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, CP3 lead historic run in Game 4 rout at Minnesota: James Harden and Chris Paul were sensational with a combined 61 points (21-of-43 FG), leading the Rockets on an incredible 71-30 run in the middle of a 119-100 beatdown of Minnesota in Game 4 at Target Center. Houston now leads the Round 1 series at three games to one, with an opportunity to clinch it in Wednesday's Game 5 at Toyota Center. The Rockets trailed by seven points in the middle of the second quarter, but went on to score 50 points in the third quarter as part of the extended run to take command of the series. In addition to the scoring, Harden and Paul combined for 10 rebounds, nine assists, nine steals, and only two turnovers. Our postgame show breaks it all down, including the importance of Harden turning it around after an 0-for-7 start in the first quarter; the confidence the Rockets likely gained from this type of performance facing adversity on the road; and how Eric Gordon (18 points, 6-of-14 FG) and Clint Ca 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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RECAP: Harden tweaks hamstring in latest loss without CP3: In the last game of Chris Paul's suspension, the lack of playmaking was glaring as Houston (1-3) lost 100-89 to Utah. Carmelo Anthony (22 points) had his best game of 2018 and the defensive effort was much improved, but Eric Gordon was woeful from outside (1-of-12 on 3s) and James Harden (29/7) left early with a hamstring injury. Our recap breaks it all down, including a medical update on Harden and why the mounting losses are a concern — even on October 24. #Rockets #NBA #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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Six-pack: Streak continues in Toronto with defense, Harden's MVP heroics: Six in a row! Houston (39-25) became the West’s No. 3 after a statement win Tuesday at Toronto (46-19). Our recap breaks it down, led by James Harden’s MVP heroics (19 points in 4th); defensive improvements; hot bench shooting from Austin Rivers and Gerald Green (31 points, 10/16 FG); and physicality by Clint Capela (15 rebounds) against the imposing front line of the Raptors. #Rockets #NBA #Raptors 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 leads gritty effort as Rockets secure 15th straight: The Rockets (49-13) won their 15th consecutive game with a stirring comeback Saturday night vs. Boston (44-20), led by 29 points off the bench from Eric Gordon, 17 rebounds from Clint Capela, and a 16-7 closing kick in the final three minutes. Our postgame recap examines all the highlights, including the importance of Gordon stepping up amid relatively inefficient nights from James Harden (26 points, 33% FG) and Chris Paul (15 points, -7 in 35 minutes) and the role of grit and desire shown by the likes of Trevor Ariza (21 points, +13, 8-of-18 FG) and P.J. Tucker (9 points, +8, 3-of-6 on three-pointers). Tune in: #Rockets #NBA #Celtics 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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Locked on Rockets — March 1 — Houston shows extraordinary ceiling, improved effort in beatdown vs. Clips: The Rockets (43-19) responded to the adversity of Monday's loss with perhaps their best showing of the entire season, routing the Clippers 122-103 in Los Angeles. James Harden (7-of-15 FG, 26 points) was more efficient, while Pat Beverley's heart (12 r... by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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On subpar shooting in Milwaukee and Nurkic ripple effects: MVP candidates James Harden (23/10/7) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (19/14) battled to a draw, but Milwaukee (56-19) had a deeper supporting cast as Houston's Eric Gordon and PJ Tucker combined for 3 points on 1/16 shooting in Tuesday's loss. Despite the defeat, Chris Paul (19/9), Clint Capela (17/11), and Danuel House (5 three-pointers) each showed flashes. Houston (47-28) now falls a game back of Portland in the loss column in the race for the West's No. 3 seed. The show also explores postseason ripple effects from the season-ending injury by Portland's Jusuf Nurkic. #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's brilliance not enough as Lakers snap winning streak at 14: The winning streak is over at 14 games for the Rockets (25-5), who lost for the first time since November 14 in Wednesday's 123-116 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. James Harden (51 points, 15-of-27 FG, 9 assists) looked as explosive as he's been in some time, but Houston couldn't overcome an early 48-26 deficit and injuries to Clint Capela (heel, DNP) and Chris Paul, who departed early with a left adductor strain. Paul was just 2-of-7 for 8 points and a plus/minus differential of -16 in 25 minutes, and he looked noticeably less explosive than in previous games. Though it was not a knee injury, that's the same left leg that caused Paul to miss 14 games earlier this season with a bruised knee. Meanwhile, Ryan Anderson scored just two points on 1-of-5 shooting in 25 minutes, and Houston was -22 in plus/minus differential with Anderson on the court. It's the third consecutive poor outing from Anderson, and 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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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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Harden's latest MVP night elevates Rockets in Denver: MVP frontrunner James Harden was spectacular with 41 points (55% FG, 60% on 3s, 81% FT) to go with 8 rebounds and 7 assists as the Rockets (46-13) extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 119-114 triumph at Denver on Sunday night. The Rockets are now 3-0 vs. the likely playoff-bound Nuggets (33-27) this season. Chris Paul (23/6/5) was solid in a supporting role behind Harden, while newcomer Brandan Wright flashed in his Houston debut — posting a plus/minus of +9 in 15 minutes in his first outing as Houston's backup center (Nene rested on night one of a road back-to-back). Sunday's postgame show explores those storylines and more, including the importance of taking care of business against another potential playoff opponent and why Houston's newfound rotation depth is helping unlock the best versions of veteran role players such as Ryan Anderson (8 points, 5 rebounds, +10), Trevor Ariza (14 points, 5-of-7 FG), Luc Mbah a Mout 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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Defense regresses, Gordon's slump lingers as Wolves take Game 3: James Harden and Chris Paul combined for 46 points and 13 assists on 50% FG, but the Rockets lost a disappointing Game 3 by 16 points amid woeful defense, great shooting from Minnesota (15-of-27 on 3s), and another poor showing from Eric Gordon (5-of-16 FG). Our Ben DuBose breaks it all down, including reasons not to panic based on historical evidence and the context of Houston's superb showing on defense in Game 2. #Rockets #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #Wolves 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' defense, Ryan Anderson offer extra boost in Utah: The Rockets (19-4) have won 8 consecutive games and 14 of 15 after Thursday night's 112-101 victory in Utah. Our Ben DuBose breaks it all down, including how James Harden (29 points) and Chris Paul (18 points, 13 assists) found even more help than usual from the likes of Ryan Anderson (23 points, 9-of-11 FG) and superb team defense. #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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#RoadRyno returns as Rockets extend winning streak to nine: Ryan Anderson (21 points) sparked the Rockets with six three-pointers off the bench as Houston (43-13) rallied from an early 13-point road deficit to defeat Minnesota and extend its run to nine consecutive wins overall and 13 in 14 games since the return of MVP frontrunner James Harden. Our postgame show explores Anderson's resurgence in his new bench role and all the other storylines from Tuesday night in Minnesota (35-25), including the maturity shown in recovering from the early deficit and the role of Harden (34 points, 12 assists) in closing it out late with 14 points in the final six minutes. We also discuss where things stand with the Joe Johnson signing as of late Tuesday and the possible release of either Tarik Black, Troy Williams, or Chinanu Onuaku to make room on the active roster. #Rockets #NBA #Wolves Reminder: This episode is sponsored by Draft. Go to Draft.com or download the Draft app and use the promo code L by Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Green continues stunning surge, but Warriors show too much firepower: Gerald Green scored 29 points (8-of-15 on 3s) off the bench, while Chris Paul (28 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds) and Eric Gordon (30 points, 7 assists) were breathtaking as Houston's starting backcourt. But led by 57 combined points from Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, the Warriors (31-8) simply had too much firepower and eventually pulled away from the Rockets (27-10) in a 124-114 victory at Toyota Center in Houston. As expected, James Harden (hamstring) was out for the Rockets, while Kevin Durant (calf) sat out for the Warriors. Thursday's postgame show explores the Warriors' offensive dominance and why the injury to Luc Mbah a Moute (dislocated shoulder) and the recent ineffectiveness of P.J. Tucker put the Rockets in a quandary when it comes to matching up with Golden State on the defensive end. The show also touches on the postgame report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the Rockets plan to sign Green to a 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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