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James Harden's block secures Game 7 and the Rockets-Thunder series Sep 03, 2020

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Jackson (@JTGatlin) discusses the Rockets thrilling Game 7 series-clinching win against Chris Paul and Oklahoma City Thunder. James Harden's game-winning and legacy defining block on Lu Dort, Russell Westbrook as the steadying offensive force, Robert Covington the game's MVP bringing it on both ends, Eric Gordon's resurgence, PJ Tucker all energy all the time and more. #Rockets #OneMission #NBA

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What we know going into Rockets-Thunder Game 7 Sep 02, 2020

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Jackson (@JTGatlin) shares thoughts headed into Rockets-Thunder Game 7 such as Robert Covington's on-ball defense and OKC targeting him, turnovers committed in Game 6, being more disciplined with fouls, looking for "patient" Russ, Eric Gordon's sub-par performances, looking for James Harden to step up as the game winds down and more. #Rockets #OneMission #NBA

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Turnovers, late-game collapse cost Rockets Game 6 Sep 01, 2020

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Jackson (@JTGatlin) discusses the end of game collapse from the Rockets as they fall to the Thunder in Game 6, 104-100, forcing a Game 7 in the first round series. Focus is on Russell Westbrook, James Harden and the frustrating lack of late-game execution from Houston throughout this series. #Rockets #OneMission #NBA

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No Game 6 Suspensions for Tucker, Schröder Aug 31, 2020

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Jackson (@JTGatlin) covers PJ Tucker and Dennis Schröder both being available for Game 6 of this Rockets-Thunder series despite their altercation in Game 5, some follow-up points to think about leading into Game 6 and media availability audio from Mike D'Antoni and PJ Tucker. #Rockets #OneMission #NBA

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Westbrook Returns and Rockets Take 3-2 Series Lead Aug 30, 2020

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Jackson (@JTGatlin) recaps the Rockets 114-80 Game 5 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder behind strong performances from James Harden (31, 11/15 FG) and Robert Covington (6/11 3FG). Topics include Russell Westbrook's return to action and the mental edge he brings, Harden willing the team through the first half, dominating the third quarter on both sides of the ball, PJ Tucker/Dennis Schroder spat and more. #Rockets #OneMission #NBA

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No Playoff Basketball as NBA Players Go On Strike Aug 27, 2020

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Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks about the NBA playoff shutdown, starting with the Milwaukee Bucks and then other NBA teams and even other leagues following suit, as they go on strike to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake and seek to use their platform as NBA players to achieve societal change in America. Audio from Doc Rivers, Chris Webber, and Robert Covington included. #Rockets #OneMission #NBA

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Russell Westbrook Listed OUT For Rockets-Thunder Game 5 Aug 25, 2020

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Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDubose) to discuss the gut-punch news that Russell Westbrook is currently listed as "out" for Game 5 of the Rockets-Thunder series. The two talk about missing Westbrook, takeaways from the Game 3 and 4 losses, James Harden's potential (and necessary) redemption arc, MDA needing to trust his bench and more. #Rockets #OneMission #NBA

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Rockets-Thunder Tied 2-2, Break Out The Brodie Aug 25, 2020

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Jackson (@JTGatlin) discusses the Rockets Game 4 loss 117-114 to the Oklahoma City Thunder as the series is now tied up at two games a piece. Topics include the Rockets unraveling at the ends of quarters, defense without the "edge" from Games 1 and 2, MDA's rotations, James Harden's decision making down the stretch, living by the three and dying by the three, someone needs to stay in front of Dennis Schroder, time to break the glass on Russell Westbrook and more. #Rockets #OneMission #NBA

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Rockets Cost Themselves 3-0 Series Lead Aug 24, 2020

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Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks the Rockets Game 3 collapse and problems like Eric Gordon's decision making, Lu Dort's defense on James Harden, not utilizing Robert Covington and Ben McLemore, expected corrections heading into Game 4, bad Harden takes and more. #Rockets #OneMission #NBA

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Rockets Secure 111-98 Game 2 Win with Defense, Balanced Offense Aug 21, 2020

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Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by ESPN 97.5's Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) to breakdown the Rockets 111-98 Game 2 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder as they take a commanding 2-0 series lead. Topics include the Rockets outstanding defense two games into the postseason, continued bench contributions from Jeff Green and Austin Rivers, the surprising effectiveness of Luguentz Dort on James Harden, shooting struggles for the Rockets back court (Harden and Eric Gordon a combined 2/21 for 10% from distance) and more. #Rockets #OneMission #NBA

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