Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Pod

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Potential Playoff Preview: Rockets-Nugets w/ T.J. McBride Mar 27, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and T.J. McBride (@TJMcBrideNBA), Nuggets beat writer for Mile High Sports and host of the Rocky Mountain Hoops podcast, preview a potential Rockets-Nuggets series from all angles. The two discuss:

-How likely is Nuggets/Rockets?

-The history behind this matchup

-How does micro-ball change the dynamic of this series?

-How does the quarantine period affect both teams?

-Biggest X-Factor?

-Who wins the series?

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Rockets Rewind: James Harden's debut for the Rockets Mar 23, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:

-The build up to the James Harden trade

-What were the Rockets like before James Harden?

-The details of the trade

-Why did OKC trade him?

-His debut performance against the Detroit Pistons (37 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, and 1 block)

-How has Harden's game changed in 8 years?

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What happens to the NBA and Rockets next? w/ Jonathan Feigen Mar 15, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) discuss the league-wide ramifications of the coronavirus including:

-What happens to the NBA next?

-Different scenarios in which the season continues

-Likelihood of cancelling the NBA season

-State of the Rockets before the NBA paused

-Are the Rockets capable of playing elite defense?

-Does the time off help or hurt returning players like Eric Gordon?

-Practice and workout procedure for teams at this time

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Emergency Podcast: NBA suspends games due to coronavirus w/ Adam Spolane Mar 12, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) react to the NBA's decision to suspend game play due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Breaking down Houston's success with micro-ball w/ Craig Ackerman Feb 28, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and special guest Craig Ackerman discuss:

-The unexpected nature of the Capela/Covington trade and it's affects

-Robert Covington the shot blocker

-Rockets rolling in the month of February

-Can the Rockets build a good defense on forced turnovers?

-Russell Westbrook's continued excellent play and spike in efficiency

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Ep. 141: Assessing the 2019-20 Rockets so far w/ Matt Moore Feb 19, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Action Network's Matt Moore (@HPbasketball) discuss:

-Assessing the Russell Westbrook trade 54 games in

-How Houston has morphed around Westbrook this season

-Analyzing Houston's move at the deadline and the ramifications of it

-Was resorting to micro-ball the right call?

-Where do the Rockets stack up in the hierarchy of the Western Conference?

-How Houston can exploit certain matchups in the playoffs and where will they be vulnerable?

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Ep. 140: Early returns on micro-ball and state of the Rockets w/ Michael Shapiro Feb 14, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Sports Illustrated's Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) discuss:

-Early returns on micro-ball

-Can the Rockets win it all playing this way?

-Russell Westbrook's stellar play

-State of the Rockets at the trade deadline

-Who will Houston use their two open roster spots on?

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Ep. 139: Emergency Trade Deadline Podcast w/ Alykhan Bijani Feb 06, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) discuss:

-Reactions to massive Clint Capela for Robert Covington trade

-The era of micro-ball begins

-How does Houston change on offense and defense?

-Did the Rockets get better?

-Can Houston succeed at the highest levels playing this small?

-Is there more to come?

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Ep. 138: Kobe thoughts, Rockets trade deadline preview, and more Feb 02, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:

-Thoughts on Kobe Bryant and the tragedy

-Eric Gordon moved back into starting lineup

-Can the Rockets sustain the amount of small ball they're playing?

-How long will it take for Clint Capela's heel to heal?

-Trade deadline preview. What assets do the Rockets have to work with?

-How viable is a Clint Capela trade?

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Ep. 137: The Westbrook pod + trade deadline talk w/ Kelly Iko Jan 25, 2020

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and The Athletic's Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA):

-Rockets trying to bounce back from losing streak

-What caused the losing streak and how can the Rockets improve going forward?

-Russell Westbrook's excellent play in January

-Westbrook's changed shot profile and leadership role

-Previewing the trade deadline

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