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Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

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Locked On Rockets podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Houston Rockets and the NBA. Hosted by Houston native and credentialed media member, Jackson Gatlin, the Locked On Rockets podcast provides your daily Rockets fix with expert, local analysis, game recaps, opponent check-ins, and coverage of all aspects of the Rockets franchise. Locked On Rockets takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Rockets’ locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Rockets podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Should the Houston Rockets draft Evan Mobley or Jalen Green? Bonus content via Spotify Greenroom

June 27, 2021 15:19 - 2 hours - 114 MB

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Rockets Twitter phenom DGC (@Itamar_17_10) and prominent r/Rockets Reddit user ProdiG (@ProdiGOnTwitt3r) for a Greenroom discussion debating which direction the Rockets should go with the No. 2 overall pick, Evan Mobley or Jalen Green. #Rockets #NBA Subscribe to the Locked On Rockets YouTube Channel: Locked On Rockets Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Download & Follow JTGatlin on Spotify Greenroom If your business wa...

Draft Lottery reactions, Houston Rockets timeline, Rafael Stone's approach and more with Ben DuBose

June 24, 2021 10:42 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by the Podfather himself, Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss initial reactions to the Houston Rockets coming away No. 2 overall in the draft lottery, what this means for the timeline moving forward, thoughts on which prospect makes the most sense at this point, understanding General Manager Rafael Stone's approach and more. #Rockets #NBA Subscribe to the Locked On Rockets YouTube Channel: Locked On Rockets Follow/Subscribe/Liste...

Still Pickin' | The Houston Rockets keep pick and will select No. 2 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft

June 23, 2021 11:37 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to the INCREDIBLE outcome of the NBA Draft Lottery, in which the Houston Rockets not only RETAIN their top-4 pick, but will be selecting No. 2 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. What this means for the Rockets moving forward, how we should view the James Harden trade, all the possibilities at hand and more. #Rockets #NBA Subscribe to the Locked On Rockets YouTube Channel: Locked On Rockets Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Downl...

NBA Draft Lottery is finally here. Will the Houston Rockets keep their pick?

June 22, 2021 11:57 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) shares final thoughts heading into the NBA Draft Lottery, the domino that needs to fall before Rockets fans understand what the true timeline for this rebuild will look like. #Rockets #NBA Subscribe to the Locked On Rockets YouTube Channel: Locked On Rockets Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Download & Follow JTGatlin on Spotify Greenroom If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM Jackson on Twitter or email Jack...

Discussing NBA Draft Prospects Sharife Cooper, Kai Jones and Greg Brown for the Houston Rockets with Rafael Barlowe

June 19, 2021 16:22 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by founder of NBA Draft Junkies and one of the hosts of the Locked On NBA Draft Podcast, Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) to discuss NBA Draft prospects Sharife Cooper out of Auburn, as well as Kai Jones and Greg Brown out of Texas. #Rockets #NBA Subscribe to the Locked On Rockets YouTube Channel: Locked On Rockets Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Download & Follow JTGatlin on Spotify Greenroom If your business wants to adv...

Jae'Sean Tate makes All-Rookie First Team, reflecting on the James Harden trade and more

June 18, 2021 13:45 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) talks about Jae'Sean Tate's selection to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, reflects on the James Harden trade and how Ben Simmons is NOT a Houston Rocket, lastly Jackson shares some pieces of Rafael Stone's exclusive interview with The Athletic's Kelly Iko. #Rockets #NBA Subscribe to the Locked On Rockets YouTube Channel: Locked On Rockets Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Download & Follow JTGatlin on Spotify Greenroom If your busin...

Kevin Porter Jr. Season Review + Reacting To Nets-Bucks Game 5 with Alykhan Bijani

June 16, 2021 06:31 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Rockets beat reporter for The Athletic Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) for their weekly film session to discuss Kevin Porter Jr.'s 2020-2021 Rockets season + react to Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks Game 5. #Rockets #NBA Subscribe to the Locked On Rockets YouTube Channel: Locked On Rockets Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Download & Follow JTGatlin on Locker Room If your business wants to advertise on Locked On R...

Possible Houston Rockets Late First Round NBA Draft Prospects with Richard Stayman

June 15, 2021 05:22 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Locked On in-house credentialed draft expert Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) to discuss some of the possible targets for the Houston Rockets at the tail end of the first round (Isaiah Todd, Tre Mann, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl) using picks number 23 and 24. #Rockets #NBA Subscribe to the Locked On Rockets YouTube Channel: Locked On Rockets Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Download & Follow JTGatlin on Locker Room If your bu...

Rockets legend Vernon Maxwell joins the show

June 10, 2021 11:51 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Rockets legend Vernon "Mad Max" Maxwell (@VernonMaxwell11) to discuss his aspirations of rejoining the franchise in some capacity, the bad blood between him and the Utah Jazz, why the Rockets championships don't have asterisks, the modern day NBA game and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ...

Locked On Rockets Film Room: Jae'Sean Tate season review

June 09, 2021 17:40 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MB

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) for their weekly Locked On Rockets Film Room session to go over Jae'Sean Tate's 2020-2021 NBA season. Strengths, weaknesses, areas of improvement, best/worst games and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If...

International draft prospects Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba and Josh Giddey with Rafael Barlowe

June 08, 2021 15:56 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by founder of NBA Draft Junkies and one of the hosts of the Locked On NBA Draft Podcast Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) to discuss the three highest-profile international prospects in this year's NBA Draft: Alperen Sangun, Usman Garuba and Josh Giddey. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -...

Cheering for ex-Rockets, when to "reload" and more with Neema Djavadzadeh

June 08, 2021 01:39 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by host of the Gen Z Rockets podcast Neema Djavadzadeh (@findingneema23) to discuss cheering for ex-Rockets in this year's playoffs, when the right time for this team to "reload" is, the latest #RocketsTwitter discourse and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU...

Matt Bullard talks future calling Houston Rockets games for ATT SportsNet

June 02, 2021 23:15 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by Rockets' Matt Bullard (@bull50) as he shares the unexpected news that he will NOT be returning as the Rockets color analyst for ATT SportsNet next season. After the bombshell news, Jackson and Matt discuss Bill Worrell's career, takeaways from Stephen Silas and the Rockets young core, who Matt would take No. 2 overall in this year's draft and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on ...

Locked On Rockets Film Room: Christian Wood season review

June 02, 2021 14:08 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) by way of the Locker Room app for their weekly Locked On Rockets Film Room session to break down Christian Wood's season. Expectations coming in, his growth, areas of needed improvement and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @Apo...

NBA Draft board spots 6-10, trade value of draft picks and more with Sam Ferris

June 01, 2021 12:53 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by one of the hosts of Locked On NBA Draft, one half of the Draft Dummies duo Sam Ferris (@DraftDummies) to discuss this week's Locked On Mini Mock Draft, his big board for spots 6-10, how to value picks in draft-day trades and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If you...

Monday Mock Draft + Mailbag

May 31, 2021 14:53 - 49 minutes - 46 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) shares the start of the weekly Locked On Mock Draft across the first two segments, followed by some of his thoughts and a listener mailbag in segment three. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM Jackson on Twitter or email Jack...

Rockets broadcasting legend Bill Worrell joins the show

May 28, 2021 12:52 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by Rockets legendary broadcaster Bill Worrell to discuss his career beginnings, partners in the booth over the years, the origins of the Dream Shake, Rudy Tomjanovich stories and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rocket...

Rockets guard Armoni Brooks joins the show

May 27, 2021 06:59 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by a very special guest, Houston Rockets guard Armoni Brooks, to discuss his journey to the NBA, time spent at the University of Houston and in the G League, finding out he got a contract with the Rockets, areas of his game he's working on and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @A...

Kuminga vs. Green, trade hypotheticals and more with Karthik Prasad

May 26, 2021 12:31 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by the newly crowned "GM of Rockets Twitter" Karthik Prasad (@stanfordkp) to discuss his personal Rockets Big Board, Jonathan Kuminga vs. Jalen Green, Evan Mobley's ability to immediately impact winning or not, John Wall and Eric Gordon trade hypotheticals and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU....

Sterling Brown's future, Evan Mobley on the big board and more

May 25, 2021 10:57 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks Sterling Brown's future with the Rockets in light of current roster commitments, Evan Mobley's place on the Rockets big board, Danuel House Jr. ratio'ing Jackson on Twitter and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM ...

NBA Draft Prospect Preview: Jalen Green

May 21, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by Locked On in-house credentialed draft expert Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) to break down exciting NBA prospect Jalen Green. Strengths, weaknesses, projected draft range, potential fit with the Rockets and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If your business wants to a...

Rockets 2020-2021 post mortem with Ben DuBose

May 20, 2021 06:33 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by the Podfather himself, Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to reflect on the 2020-2021 Rockets season, sharing their broad takeaways from the season, thoughts on Rafael Stone's tenure thus far as general manager, favorite games, individual moments and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHO...

Locked On Rockets Film Room with Alykhan Bijani

May 19, 2021 21:56 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by The Athletic's Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) for their weekly Locked On Rockets Film Room session, but this week they forego the film study to focus on Stephen Silas and Rafael Stone's end-of-season press conference, while also reflecting on the season. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com --...

The Rockets season from hell comes to an end

May 17, 2021 15:56 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) breathes a sigh of relief as the Rockets 2020-2021 season from hell finally concludes. Hear Stephen Silas' full postgame presser as well as thoughts from Jackson and potentially some silver linings as the Rockets prepare for the NBA Draft Lottery. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If...

Rockets win as Bill Worrell calls the final game of his legendary broadcasting career

May 15, 2021 18:37 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks about the Rockets 122-115 win over the LA Clippers, a night that was dedicated to the legendary broadcast career of Bill Worrell, calling his final game as THE voice of the Houston Rockets. Hear from Rudy Tomjanovich, Hakeem Olajuwon, Calvin Murphy and more as they share what Worrell has meant to them over the years. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out ...

Khyri Thomas signing, which Rockets should come back next season, handling John Wall and more with Andrew Soukup

May 14, 2021 13:23 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by longtime Rockets fan Andrew Soukup (@asoukuptx) to discuss the Khyri Thomas reported signing, which of the current group of Rockets should make it back next season, handling the John Wall situation, sharing favorite moments from Bill Worrell's broadcast career and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at Apo...

Heartbreak Houston as Rockets come up just short against Lakers 124-122

May 13, 2021 17:14 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) recaps the Rockets-Lakers game in which this severely undermanned Rockets team almost banished the Lakers to the NBA play-in tournament. The run at the end to almost steal the game, KJ Martin's impressive play continues, Khyri Thomas dishes out 11 dimes, Armoni Brooks career-high 24 points, Jae'Sean Tate locking up THT and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and chec...

KJ Martin, Khyri Thomas and Armoni Brooks continue to impress as Rockets clinch worst NBA record

May 11, 2021 13:14 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks the continued development of the Rockets youth after a series of standout performances by KJ Martin, good first impressions from Khyri Thomas and Armoni Brooks setting three-point shooting records. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If your business wants to advertise on Locked ...

NBA Draft Prospect Preview: Jonathan Kuminga

May 07, 2021 12:40 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by Locked On in-house draft expert Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) to break down Jonathan Kuminga's strengths, weaknesses, projected draft range, floor/ceiling, potential fit with the Rockets and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If your business wants to advertise on Lo...

NBA Draft Prospect Preview: Evan Mobley

May 04, 2021 17:36 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined again by one of Locked On's in-house draft experts Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) to discuss Evan Mobley's projected draft range, what makes him special, strengths, weaknesses, floor/ceiling, NBA comps and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If your business wants to adve...

Rockets blown out back-to-back, takeaways for Christian Wood, Kevin Porter Jr.

May 03, 2021 12:14 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks the Rockets weekend slate of games, a pair of blowouts against the Golden State Warriors then the red hot New York Knicks, focusing on one specific area of improvement each for Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If your business wants to adve...

Kevin Porter Jr. drops FIFTY in Rockets 143-136 win over the Milwaukee Bucks

April 30, 2021 17:05 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks Kevin Porter Jr.'s historic night, becoming the youngest player to drop 50 points in an NBA game as the Rockets topple the Milwaukee Bucks 143-136. KPJ also dished out 11 assists to go with his absurd scoring performance, Christian Wood with an impressive 31/9/4, DJ Wilson adding 15/12 off the bench, the Rockets running a "triple-tower" lineup for stretches consisting of Wood-Olynyk-Wilson, KJ Martin continues his conquest to block all the bigs in the NBA and more. ...

Turnovers, execution late costs Rockets game against Timberwolves

April 28, 2021 14:17 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks about the Rockets 114-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, highlighting Christian Wood's 24/18 night, Jae'Sean Tate's continued point-forward play and defensive play of the game, Kevin Porter Jr.'s struggles after a week off due to health and safety protocols, Kelly Olynyk's consistent contributions since joining the team and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRock...

NBA Draft Prospect Preview: Jalen Suggs

April 27, 2021 14:08 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by Locked On in-house draft expert and one of the hosts of Locked On NBA Draft, Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft), to discuss Jalen Suggs' projected draft range, NBA comps, floor/ceiling, strengths, weaknesses and potential fit with the Houston Rockets. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @Ap...

Rockets limping to the finish line, Tad Brown planning to step down

April 26, 2021 13:22 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks the Rockets games against the Clippers and Nuggets, focusing on Jae'Sean Tate's play as the primary ball handler and flashes from DJ Wilson in the Nuggets game, before discussing the Rockets pick situation moving forward as well as the news that Rockets CEO Tad Brown will be stepping away at the end of the season. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out uni...

NBA Draft Prospect Preview: Cade Cunningham

April 23, 2021 14:24 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by one of Locked On's in-house draft experts Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) to break down Cade Cunningham's strengths, weaknesses and potential fit with the Houston Rockets. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM Jackson...

The Booby Trap, Wall-Wood relationship and celebrating the 1000 episode milestone with Ben DuBose

April 22, 2021 18:11 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by the Podfather himself, Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) for the 1000th episode of Locked On Rockets. The two discuss the Rockets' "Booby Trap" situation as well as John Wall and Christian Wood's relationship before getting a bit nostalgic in segment three, taking a look back at the journey through Locked On Rockets. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRocke...

Rockets go 1-1 in Florida with Orlando Magic win, Miami Heat loss

April 20, 2021 12:27 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks the Rockets back-to-back games in Florida, first the win against the Orlando Magic, followed by the loss against the Miami Heat, focusing on things like Jae'Sean Tate's impact and presence off-ball on both offense AND defense, Kevin Porter Jr.'s pair of solid performances after struggling against the Denver Nuggets, Christian Wood commanding touches and being more active defensively, Tank Commander John Wall in full effect and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to...

Fan Talk Friday with Neema, Del and Chris

April 16, 2021 13:42 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined for another Fan Talk Friday episode by Neema, Del and Chris to discuss the two big Rockets lineups featuring Christian Wood and Kelly Olynyk, a Wood trade hypothetical, other lineup issues, Stephen Silas, their favorite Rocket this season and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @Ap...

Rockets fight back from down 22, but ultimately lose 132-124 to Pacers

April 15, 2021 12:36 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks about the Rockets 132-124 loss to the Indiana Pacers, in which head coach Stephen Silas cites "effort" again as the main reason the Rockets fell behind by 22 points. Trying to make sense of these slows starts for a team that is definitely more talented than the record reflects, as well as highlighting some of the standout play by Jae'Sean Tate on both ends of the basketball court. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 Y...

Second half surge not enough as Rockets fall to Suns 126-120

April 13, 2021 16:32 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks about the Rockets 126-120 loss to the Phoenix Suns, in which the team found itself down by as many as 24 points before igniting a second half comeback led by the young guys on the roster, including University of Houston basketball product Armoni Brooks, recently signed to a two-way deal. Career-high 14 assists for Kevin Porter Jr., Christian Wood with a strong 25 and 15, postgame audio from head coach Stephen Silas, the players and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot ta...

Weekend wrap-up with Rockets West Coast losses to the Clippers and Warriors

April 12, 2021 16:34 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) discusses the Rockets set of back-to-back losses this past weekend, highlighting Kevin Porter Jr.'s career-high 13 assists against the Clippers, but also focusing on the painful second quarter disappearing acts the Rockets pulled in both games, as well as hearing from head coach Stephen Silas and DJ Augustin about how these games went. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets a...

Wall's role, Wood's media quotes, Olynyk's contract situation and more with Anthony Duckett

April 09, 2021 14:08 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by the Site Expert for Space City Scoop Anthony Duckett (@a_duckett) to discuss John Wall's presence and role moving forward, Anthony's issues with some of Christian Wood's media quotes, what to do about Kelly Olynyk this offseason, a listener voicemail submission and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at Ap...

John Wall, Rockets stun Mavericks in 102-93 home victory

April 08, 2021 12:57 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) discusses the Rockets taking the season series 2-1 against the Dallas Mavericks off the back of a huge 31-point night from John Wall in his return to the lineup. Kevin Porter Jr. with the play of the game in crunch time, Christian Wood looking effective with Wall and Kelly Olynyk creating easy looks for him, KJ Martin blocks another giant and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @Lock...

Rockets weekend recap (Celtics/Pelicans) + Armoni Brooks two-way deal

April 05, 2021 12:47 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) recaps the weekend slate of games for the Rockets, focusing primarily on the expected growing pains of Christian Wood and Kevin Porter Jr., as well as highlighting Jae'Sean Tate's playmaking ability, DJ Wilson's contributions in limited run and the new addition of former UH Cougar Armoni Brooks to a two-way deal. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Hou...

Fan Talk Friday with Braze, Holly and Gilbert

April 02, 2021 13:43 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by three fans, Braze, Holly and Gilbert, for another edition of "Fan Talk Friday" discussing favorite moments from the season, players they would like to see return next season, players they would like to see gone, grilling Jackson with some Rockets AND non-Rockets questions in segment three and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houst...

Strong first half, weak second half as Rockets get dropped by Nets 120-108

April 01, 2021 15:55 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks about the Rockets 120-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in which the team looked really, really good in the first half, but unsustainable shooting and a lack of execution down the stretch led to stagnant offense and missed shots. Kevin Porter Jr. growth opportunities, Christian Wood saying he needs to command the ball more, closing lineups thoughts and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on T...

Rockets come up short against Grizzlies 120-110 + Rafael Stone press conference

March 30, 2021 12:58 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks the Rockets 120-110 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in which Jonas Valanciunas was just too much for the Rockets to handle throughout the game and down the stretch, covering key points like the great nights from Kelly Olynyk and Jae'Sean Tate, John Wall and Kevin Porter Jr. struggling, Stephen Silas blending vets and young guys together well and more before sharing a portion of General Manager Rafael Stone's press conference. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or...

Rockets bounce back with impressive 129-107 win over Timberwolves

March 29, 2021 12:51 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by Brit Wilbert (@britrobotista) to talk about the bounce back win against the Timberwolves on the second night of a back-to-back after the painful fourth quarter collapse against the same team just one night prior. Kelly Olynyk's Rockets debut, Kevin Porter Jr.'s aggressiveness leads to a productive night, John Wall stays away from hero ball and more. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on...

Trade deadline thoughts, Rockets-Wolves collapse and the future with Ben DuBose

March 27, 2021 17:19 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Jackson (@JTGatlin) is joined by Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the Victor Oladipo trade, the Rockets collapse against the Minnesota Timberwolves and the future direction of the franchise. #Rockets #NBA Have a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457 You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOU If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets,...

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