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Locked on Rockets — Jan. 11 — Late adjustments, Harden's brilliance help withstand Charlotte's rally, Gordon's absence Jan 11, 2017

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It didn't come easy for the Rockets (31-9) on Tuesday night. But when it mattered, they got the job done. After seeing a 23-point lead evaporate, Houston outscored Charlotte 11-3 over the final two-plus minutes to extend the current win streak to nine games. We examine how the Rockets did it, starting with an even bigger-than-usual game from James Harden (40 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists) to offset Eric Gordon's absence.

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Locked on Rockets — Jan. 10 — Film Study: Aly Bijani on the Xs and Os of Houston's latest streak Jan 09, 2017

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How have the Rockets (30-9) been able to reel off this staggering run of 8 straight wins and a 19-2 record since December? Aly Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) joins us for his regular "Film Study" segment to break down Houston's recent Xs and Os, starting with improvements from Nene and Montrezl Harrell in the middle and continued refinements from James Harden and Eric Gordon on the perimeter.

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Locked on Rockets — Jan. 9 — Salman Ali on how Harden's MVP night sparked a huge win in Toronto Jan 09, 2017

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The Rockets (30-9) posted yet another road win over an elite opponent, rallying from an early deficit to top Toronto, 129-122. Salman Ali, managing editor of Red Nation Hoops, joins us to break down how Houston did it, starting with MVP-level contributions from James Harden on both ends of the court. We also examine hot shooting from Trevor Ariza, improved playmaking from Eric Gordon, and whether Houston (8-game win streak, 19-2 in last 21 games) can finally be considered a true title contender.

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Locked on Rockets — Jan. 8 — David Weiner on Ariza's underrated season, trade targets, new CBA Jan 08, 2017

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David Weiner (@BimaThug) of ClutchFans.net joins us to break down underrated seasons for Houston's role players like Trevor Ariza, Corey Brewer, and Ryan Anderson. Known as a salary cap expert, David also previews the upcoming trade deadline and examines the implications of the league's latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on Houston's future offseason plans. #Rockets #NBA

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Locked on Rockets — Jan. 6 — Anderson, Beverley, role players pick up slack on Harden's off night Jan 07, 2017

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James Harden wasn't at his freshest on night two of a back-to-back, but the Rockets (29-9) still won their 7th straight game with a 100-93 victory in Orlando. We break down how Houston did it despite an off night from Harden (14 points, 5-of-15 FG, 6 turnovers), led by key contributions from Ryan Anderson, Pat Beverley, and Nene.

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Locked on Rockets — Jan. 5 — Beverley guts it out, Harden bolsters MVP case in thriller vs. Thunder Jan 06, 2017

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Russell Westbrook (49 points) won the scoring battle, but MVP leader James Harden (26 points, 12 assists, 8 rebounds) won the war with an incredible last-second pass to set up Nene for the win. With the Rockets moving to 28-9, Ben credits Harden's unselfishness and Pat Beverley's toughness. Ben also examines where things went wrong for Houston in the sluggish fourth quarter and poor rebounding numbers (54-43, OKC).

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Locked on Rockets — Jan. 4 — Making James Harden's MVP case; ESPN's Marc Spears weighs in Jan 05, 2017

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With the Rockets now 27-9, is James Harden the NBA's MVP regardless of what happens Thursday night? On the first half of the show, we make the case for The Beard in advance of the showdown with the Thunder (21-14). In the second half, we hear from ESPN's Marc J. Spears and respond to his arguments regarding the MVP race and the Rockets as a title contender. #Rockets #NBA #JamesHarden

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Locked on Rockets — Jan. 2 — Houston overcomes injuries, fatigue, 15-point deficit to top Wizards Jan 03, 2017

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Playing their third game in four nights and missing two starters, the Rockets (27-9) were down 15 points midway through Monday's game vs. Washington and had every opportunity to chalk it up as a "schedule loss." Instead, James Harden rallied the troops with yet another triple-double, and Houston completely flipped the script to post a 101-91 win. We break down just how the Rockets turned it around, including the importance of "culture wins" and Houston's continued ability to win even when not at their best.

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Locked on Rockets — Jan. 1 — Harden strengthens MVP case with historic line (53/17/16) in win over Knicks Jan 01, 2017

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It's a great start to 2017 in Houston, where the Rockets are 26-9 after James Harden posted one of the greatest individual lines in NBA history (53 points, 17 assists, 16 rebounds) in Saturday night's victory over the Knicks. We break down the pros and cons from Houston's weekend wins over the Clippers and Knicks, including why Harden should be the clear MVP favorite ahead of Russell Westbrook as we enter 2017.

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Locked on Rockets — Dec. 30 — Exploring the Kosta Koufos rumor and his potential fit in Houston Dec 30, 2016

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ESPN's Marc Stein reports that Sacramento big man Kosta Koufos has emerged as a prime trade target for the Rockets (24-9). In this episode, we break down the center's potential on-court fit in Houston, probable trade packages, as well as how Koufos' contract could fit within Daryl Morey's long-term plans.

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