Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets
1,640 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 372 ratingsLocked 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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Houston Rockets Trade Rumors & Targets: Quentin Grimes, Buddy Hield, Kelly Olynyk & More
January 23, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBHouston Rockets Trade Rumors & Targets: Quentin Grimes, Buddy Hield, Kelly Olynyk & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the latest Houston Rockets trade rumors and possible targets, including Utah Jazz center and former Rocket Kelly Olynyk, New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes, Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Buddy Hield, and a few other interesting names plus a talk about whether a backup big or more s...
Alperen Sengun Star Play In Houston Rockets Overtime Win Vs Jazz + Why It's Time For Cam Whitmore
January 22, 2024 19:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBAlperen Sengun Star Play In Houston Rockets Overtime Win Vs Jazz + Why It's Time For Cam Whitmore Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses and reacts to the Houston Rockets pair of weekend games, the 127-126 overtime win against the Utah Jazz and the 116-107 loss the following night to the Boston Celtics. How the Rockets were able to overcome the Jazz in OT, Alperen Sengun's dominance tying his career-high (37 points), Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson insane defense, closing out Utah WIT...
Houston Rockets Midseason Grades: Alperen Sengun Growth, Ime Udoka Coaching, Fred VanVleet Impact
January 19, 2024 18:48 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHouston Rockets Midseason Grades: Alperen Sengun Growth, Ime Udoka Coaching, Fred VanVleet Impact Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) for part one of a two-part discussion to talk about and assign Houston Rockets midseason grades as the team sits at 19-21 and just on the outskirts of the NBA play-in tournament, focusing on Alperen Sengun and his defensive growth this season and what they want to see from him in the second half of the ...
Houston Rockets Trade Rumors: Clint Capela, Daniel Gafford & Harrison Barnes Possible Targets?
January 17, 2024 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBHouston Rockets Trade Rumors: Clint Capela, Daniel Gafford & Harrison Barnes Possible Targets? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the latest Houston Rockets trade rumors, including the desire to acquire a backup big man with names like Clint Capela, Daniel Gafford, and Nick Richards being linked to Houston, reported interest in Sacramento Kings veteran 3-and-d wing Harrison Barnes, different ways Houston can use ...
Houston Rockets Defensive Struggles Continue Vs Joel Embiid & 76ers + Amen & Cam Growth & More
January 16, 2024 19:09 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBHouston Rockets Defensive Struggles Continue Vs Joel Embiid & 76ers + Amen & Cam Growth & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 124-115 loss to Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Concerns with defensive regressions since the start of the New Year, are Rockets defensive issues personnel-based or deeper than that, offensive and defensive game plan issues vs Sixers, silver lining...
Houston Rockets Blown Out By Celtics In Ime Udoka's Return To Boston, Dillon Brooks Back & More
January 14, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBHouston Rockets Blown Out By Celtics In Ime Udoka's Return To Boston, Dillon Brooks Back & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets being blown out by the Boston Celtics 145-113 in Ime Udoka's first return to the city since his suspension and removal from the team back in 2022. Why were the Celtics so unstoppable offensively, how everyone handled Ime Udoka's return, attempting new defensive schemes, Alperen Sengun going at Kristaps Porzingis, Dillon B...
Fred VanVleet & Jabari Smith Jr. CLUTCH Play As Houston Rockets Survive Detroit Pistons For Ugly Win
January 13, 2024 15:10 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBFred VanVleet & Jabari Smith Jr. CLUTCH Play As Houston Rockets Survive Detroit Pistons For Ugly Win Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets surviving the Detroit Pistons 112-110 and getting an ugly win behind some late-game heroics from Fred VanVleet on offense and Jabari Smith Jr. on defense. How Fred took over the game late offensively, Jabari's key defensive plays, overall defensive growth, and his aggressiveness attacking the rim, Jaden Ivey's attemp...
Ime Udoka Talks Houston Rockets Growth, Alperen Sengun Defense, Tari Eason Playing Like Kawhi & More
January 12, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIme Udoka Talks Houston Rockets Growth, Alperen Sengun Defense, Tari Eason Playing Like Kawhi & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss thoughts and key takeaways from Ime Udoka's one-on-one interview with Houston Rockets Courtside Reporter Vanessa Richardson, covering a variety of topics like how Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks have helped change the culture, growth of players like Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari ...
Alperen Sengun DOMINATES 4th Quarter & Overtime, But Houston Rockets Can't Closeout Vs Chicago Bulls
January 11, 2024 19:42 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAlperen Sengun DOMINATES 4th Quarter & Overtime, But Houston Rockets Can't Closeout Vs Chicago Bulls Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets heartbreaking overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls 124-119 after and insane 4th quarter comeback spearheaded by Alperen Sengun. How Sengun dominated throughout the 4th quarter and overtime period, why was he MIA in the first half, Rockets defense holding the Bulls scoreless over the final 4:15 of regulation including J...
Alperen Sengun All-Star Chances + Houston Rockets GOOD & BAD Trends Over The Last 5-10 Games
January 10, 2024 13:31 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBAlperen Sengun All-Star Chances + Houston Rockets GOOD & BAD Trends Over The Last 5-10 Games Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Alperen Sengun earning Western Conference Player of the Week honors, what the award symbolizes, Alpi's current All-Star campaign and his chances to make the team, good and bad Rockets trends over the last 5-10 games, including a regression on defense and Jalen Green's hot three-point sho...
Strong Games From Fred VanVleet & Alperen Sengun Not Enough As Houston Rockets Lose To Miami Heat
January 09, 2024 20:48 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBStrong Games From Fred VanVleet & Alperen Sengun Not Enough As Houston Rockets Lose To Miami Heat Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 120-113 loss to the Miami Heat, their first game on a 6-game Eastern Conference road trip. The two main reasons why the Rockets lost this game after playing the Heat even through the first 24 minutes of action, Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun not getting enough help offensively, Ime Udoka trusting Cam Whitmore with mor...
How Houston Rockets Defense Led By Jabari Smith Jr. & Jeff Green Shut Down Milwaukee Bucks
January 07, 2024 19:59 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBHow Houston Rockets Defense Led By Jabari Smith Jr. & Jeff Green Shut Down Milwaukee Bucks Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) react to and discuss the Houston Rockets 112-108 win on the second night of a back-to-back against the Milwaukee Bucks. How the Rockets defense slowed down the Bucks offense, Jabari Smith Jr. & Jeff Green huge on defense, off night for Alperen Sengun but still finding ways to impact the gam...
Alperen Sengun & Fred VanVleet Lead Houston Rockets To Win After Ugly First Half Vs Brooklyn Nets
January 04, 2024 16:20 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBAlperen Sengun & Fred VanVleet Lead Houston Rockets To Win After Ugly First Half Vs Brooklyn Nets Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 112-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets, in which Alperen Sengun dropped 30 points and continued his streak of scoring 20+ in games. Why the Rockets struggled through the first half and how they cleaned things up in the third quarter, Sengun's ability to just turn on the scoring and takeover when he wants to, defensive ga...
How Alperen Sengun & Jalen Green DOMINATED 3rd Quarter In Houston Rockets Blowout Win Vs Pistons
January 02, 2024 20:42 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBHow Alperen Sengun & Jalen Green DOMINATED 3rd Quarter In Houston Rockets Blowout Win Vs Pistons Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 136-113 blowout win against former head coach Stephen Silas and the Detroit Pistons behind Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green dominating in the third quarter. Why Sengun got off to a slow start offensively and the adjustments made in the third quarter leading to him scoring 20 points and dishing out 4 dimes, Jalen Green bein...
Houston Rockets New Years Resolutions: Jalen Green Consistency, Cam Whitmore Minutes & More
January 01, 2024 12:33 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBHouston Rockets New Years Resolutions: Jalen Green Consistency, Cam Whitmore Minutes & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss their Houston Rockets New Years resolutions, including Jalen Green getting back to the best version of himself, better discourse amongst Rockets fans, Alperen Sengun all-star campaign, better lineups and rotations from Ime Udoka, minutes for Cam Whitmore and more. #Rockets #Jal...
Should Jalen Green Have Taken The Final Shot? + Houston Rockets Defense Issues Vs Philadelphia 76ers
December 31, 2023 21:33 - 33 minutes - 31 MBShould Jalen Green Have Taken The Final Shot? + Houston Rockets Defense Issues Vs Philadelphia 76ers Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 131-127 loss to the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers and the controversial final play of the game involving Jalen Green and Jock Landale. How Jalen had his best game in weeks, should he have taken the final shot of the game, WHY was Landale on the floor for the final possession, Ime Udoka's defensive game plan on ...
Why Houston Rockets Got Cooked By Eric Gordon In Loss To Phoenix Suns + Is Jalen Green's Shot Back?
December 28, 2023 22:03 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWhy Houston Rockets Got Cooked By Eric Gordon In Loss To Phoenix Suns + Is Jalen Green's Shot Back? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses Eric Gordon's revenge game in the Houston Rockets 129-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Why the Rockets defensive game plan against Kevin Durant didn't work, how Eric Gordon was able to get going and knock down 7/11 from deep, is Jalen Green's shot back or was it just a one-off, Jabari Smith Jr. injured and what happens with the Rockets rota...
Alperen Sengun Dominates But No Shooting Costs Houston Rockets In Loss To Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
December 27, 2023 13:28 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBAlperen Sengun Dominates But No Shooting Costs Houston Rockets In Loss To Haliburton, Indiana Pacers Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 123-117 loss to the Indiana Pacers, in which the NBA's No. 1 offense showed the No. 2 defense that three is still very much greater than two. Rockets unable to match the Pacers three-point shooting (19/43 vs 5/24), forcing turnovers and second chance points keeping Houston in the game, Alperen Sengun's monster 30/16/...
Alperen Sengun Fuels Houston Rockets Win & All-Star Campaign With Career-high 37 Points Vs Pelicans
December 24, 2023 23:03 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBAlperen Sengun Fuels Houston Rockets Win & All-Star Campaign With Career-high 37 Points Vs Pelicans Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets pair of wins over the weekend, a 122-96 blowout vs the Dallas Mavericks and the 106-104 nail biter on the road vs the New Orleans Pelicans where Alperen Sengun had the best game of his NBA career with a career-high 37 points. Sengun's career night against the Pelicans and showing the qualities of a true star and leade...
Jabari Smith Jr.'s Career Night & Why Houston Rockets Defense Struggled In Loss To Atlanta Hawks
December 21, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBJabari Smith Jr.'s Career Night & Why Houston Rockets Defense Struggled In Loss To Atlanta Hawks Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by special guest RocketsWatch Host Roosh Williams (@RooshWilliams) to react to and discuss the Houston Rockets 134-127 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, in which Jabari Smith Jr. had career-highs in points (34) and blocks (4). Why the Rockets defense struggled against the Hawks, how Atlanta exposed Alperen Sengun but why it shouldn't be a major concern moving f...
Why Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Lost In Overtime To Cavaliers, Jalen & Jabari's Struggles
December 19, 2023 17:47 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWhy Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Lost In Overtime To Cavaliers, Jalen & Jabari's Struggles Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the Houston Rockets 135-130 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and why this game got away from them in OT. The biggest reason the Rockets lost this game, Fred VanVleet's incredible night (27 pts, 17 ast, 2 TOs), Rockets late-game execution and decison-making, Alperen Sengun with ...
Why Houston Rockets Lost To Milwaukee Bucks Despite Strong Games From Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun
December 18, 2023 12:58 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWhy Houston Rockets Lost To Milwaukee Bucks Despite Strong Games From Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 128-119 loss to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. The two main reasons the Rockets lost this game, encouraging sings offensively from Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun two-man game, Jabari Smith Jr. feasting in the mid-range,...
Dillon Brooks Leads Houston Rockets To Win, Cooking Grizzlies In Return To Memphis
December 16, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBDillon Brooks Leads Houston Rockets To Win, Cooking Grizzlies In Return To Memphis Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 103-96 win in Memphis against the Grizzlies, led by Dillon Brooks' 26 points as he got revenge against his former team. How Dillon came alive in the second half with 24 of his 26 points including a dagger three-pointer and steal to put the game away, Rockets defense slowing down Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. after a rough first q...
How Tari Eason & Jabari Smith Jr. Carried Houston Rockets Past Jaren Jackson Jr. & Memphis Grizzlies
December 14, 2023 14:49 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBHow Tari Eason & Jabari Smith Jr. Carried Houston Rockets Past Jaren Jackson Jr. & Memphis Grizzlies Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 117-104 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, spearheaded by their 2022 draft class Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. How Tari's energy and spark off the bench changed this game, Jabari's becoming a more dynamic player offensively, immaculate postgame vibes and funny moments, why the Rockets struggled so much in the thir...
Houston Rockets 1/4 Season Review: Biggest Surprises, Jalen Green Struggles + New Practice Facility
December 13, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBHouston Rockets 1/4 Season Review: Biggest Surprises, Jalen Green Struggles + New Practice Facility Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss and review how the Houston Rockets look 1/4 of the way through this NBA season, how the team's identity has come together, biggest surprises of the year so far, Jalen Green's struggles, and the Rockets new practice facility coming summer 2024. #Rockets #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun Follow Al...
How Tari Eason & Alperen Sengun Led Houston Rockets In UGLY Revenge Win Against San Antonio Spurs
December 12, 2023 16:58 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBHow Tari Eason & Alperen Sengun Led Houston Rockets In UGLY Revenge Win Against San Antonio Spurs Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets ugly revenge W against the San Antonio Spurs 93-82. Why the offense was so funky early on because of Victor Wembanyama, Tari Eason saving the day in the fourth quarter while playing through sickness, defense keeping the Spurs in check despite offensive struggles, Ime Udoka trusting Alperen Sengun late even after his fir...
How Jalen Green & Houston Rockets Survived 4th Quarter Collapse For 1st Road Win Vs Denver Nuggets
December 11, 2023 11:35 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHow Jalen Green & Houston Rockets Survived 4th Quarter Collapse For 1st Road Win Vs Denver Nuggets Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to react to and discuss the Houston Rockets rollercoaster 114-106 win against the Denver Nuggets, their first road win of the season. How the Rockets survived going ice cold in the fourth quarter, strong third quarter play led by Jalen Green creating a buffer before the collapse lat...
How Aaron Holiday's Shooting & Alperen Sengun's Defense Led Houston Rockets In Win Vs OKC Thunder
December 08, 2023 11:53 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBHow Aaron Holiday's Shooting & Alperen Sengun's Defense Led Houston Rockets In Win Vs OKC Thunder Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 9th straight home win, 110-101 against the OKC Thunder, sparked by some lights-out shooting from Aaron Holiday off the bench. How Rockets defensive gameplan putting Alperen Sengun on Josh Giddey worked, Sengun completely outplaying Chet Holmgren on both ends, Holiday with an insane 6/7 three-point shooting off the bench...
Houston Rockets Real Or Fake? Alperen Sengun's All-Star Chances, Jalen Green's Shooting & More
December 05, 2023 15:26 - 38 minutes - 35 MBHouston Rockets Real Or Fake? Alperen Sengun's All-Star Chances, Jalen Green's Shooting & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to play and discuss Houston Rockets "real or fake" with topics such as Ime Udoka's coaching success, Alperen Sengun's All-Star chances, Jalen Green's shooting inconsistency, Jabari Smith Jr.'s defense, Dillon Brooks' unselfish play, Fred VanVleet's playmaking and more. #Rockets #JalenGreen #Alpe...
Ime Udoka Ejected For Calling Out LeBron James & Los Angeles Lakers In Houston Rockets Loss
December 04, 2023 14:11 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIme Udoka Ejected For Calling Out LeBron James & Los Angeles Lakers In Houston Rockets Loss Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 107-97 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in which Ime Udoka was ejected for jawing with LeBron James after calling out the Lakers moments before. Why Udoka was ejected, the build-up and aftermath of the play, the Rockets incredible first quarter spearheaded by Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun, the complete collapse in the second qua...
Alperen Sengun On Podcast P + Why Jalen Green Has Been Inconsistent For Rockets & How He Can Improve
December 02, 2023 12:52 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBAlperen Sengun On Podcast P + Why Jalen Green Has Been Inconsistent For Rockets & How He Can Improve Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to react to and discuss Alperen Sengun's appearence on Podcast P with Paul George, sharing favorite moments and takeaways from the interview before shifting the focus to Jalen Green and his season so far, how he's been the Houston Rockets X factor, why he has been inconsistent, areas he's improved in...
Why Houston Rockets Lost To Luka Doncic & Dallas Mavericks Despite Alperen Sengun's Big Night
November 29, 2023 12:51 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBWhy Houston Rockets Lost To Luka Doncic & Dallas Mavericks Despite Alperen Sengun's Big Night Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 121-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, leaving them still winless on the road AND eliminated from the NBA in-season tournament. How the Rockets poor fouling and specific mistakes from Jae'Sean Tate, Tari Eason, and Dillon Brooks against Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lost them this game, Ime Udoka's frustration postgame, Alper...
Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun & Jabari Smith Jr Best Game As Houston Rockets Blowout Jokic, Nuggets
November 27, 2023 13:04 - 37 minutes - 34 MBJalen Green, Alperen Sengun & Jabari Smith Jr Best Game As Houston Rockets Blowout Jokic, Nuggets Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to react to and discuss the Houston Rockets young trio of Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr. dominating and closing out Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in what felt like a "coming of age" game. How the Rockets defensive gameplan worked AGAIN against Jokic, more two...
Jalen Green Posters Jaren Jackson Jr. & Ignites Houston Rockets In Blowout Win Vs Memphis Grizzlies
November 23, 2023 17:18 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBJalen Green Posters Jaren Jackson Jr. & Ignites Houston Rockets In Blowout Win Vs Memphis Grizzlies Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses Jalen Green dropping 34 points in the Houston Rockets 111-92 blowout win against the Memphis Grizzlies, sparked by his INSANE poster dunk over Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. to end the third quarter. How Jalen's approach was different in this game after his recent struggles, getting help from Ime Udoka and Fred VanVleet, ...
Why Ime Udoka Benched Jalen Green In Houston Rockets Loss Vs Golden State Warriors & More
November 22, 2023 13:29 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWhy Ime Udoka Benched Jalen Green In Houston Rockets Loss Vs Golden State Warriors & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets third straight close loss on their West Coast swing, 121-116 to the Golden State Warriors, and Ime Udoka's decision to bench Jalen Green for the entire fourth quarter. Why did Udoka bench Jalen, is this a major issue or something that can be fixed going forward, Alperen Sengun's continued dominance even while playing through in...
Alperen Sengun Battles LeBron James Late As Houston Rockets Fall To Los Angeles Lakers
November 20, 2023 18:47 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBAlperen Sengun Battles LeBron James Late As Houston Rockets Fall To Los Angeles Lakers Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets heartbreaking loss to LeBron James & the Los Angeles Lakers 105-104. Alperen Sengun going head-to-head with LeBron in the closing moments, Fred VanVleet dishing out a season-high 16 assists, Dillon Brooks drilling SIX threes and getting inside LeBron's head, the two main reasons the Rockets lost this game, offense cratering withou...
Jalen Green, Houston Rockets Blown Chances To Win Late Vs LA Clippers Despite Poor Officiating
November 19, 2023 21:33 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBJalen Green, Houston Rockets Blown Chances To Win Late Vs LA Clippers Despite Poor Officiating Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets heartbreaking 106-100 loss to the LA Clippers, delivered by James Harden with a dagger four-point play in the closing moments. Why the Rockets struggled offensively against the Clippers, too many blown chances late and young mistakes over the course of the game, officials completely one-sided in favor of the Clippers all n...
How Ime Udoka Turned Houston Rockets Around, COTY Award Odds, Alperen Sengun & Jalen Green Thriving
November 17, 2023 13:03 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBHow Ime Udoka Turned Houston Rockets Around, COTY Award Odds, Alperen Sengun & Jalen Green Thriving Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by special guest RocketsWatch Host Roosh Williams (@RooshWilliams) to discuss how head coach Ime Udoka has turned the Houston Rockets organization around, the specific things Udoka provides as a coach that the Rockets were missing with Stephen Silas, including examples from Jabari Smith Jr. and his recent appearance on FanDuelTV, unlocking Alperen Sen...
Jabari Smith Jr.'s Winning Mentality, How Ime Udoka Thinks Houston Rockets Can Increase Pace & More
November 16, 2023 17:12 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBJabari Smith Jr.'s Winning Mentality, How Ime Udoka Thinks Houston Rockets Can Increase Pace & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Jabari Smith Jr.'s incredibly mature response to not closing the last couple of Houston Rockets games against the New Orleans Pelicans and Denver Nuggets, how the mentality will serve him moving forward, the Rockets slow pace of play NOT being a side effect of good defense and how Ime Udoka believes they can increase pace without just running more in ...
Why Houston Rockets Defense Is So Good, Alperen Sengun National Narrative, Zach LaVine Rumors & More
November 15, 2023 14:04 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWhy Houston Rockets Defense Is So Good, Alperen Sengun National Narrative, Zach LaVine Rumors & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss why the Houston Rockets defense has been so good to start this season with stats that help paint the picture, Rockets national media narrative shifting into positive territory, Alperen Sengun as the team's standout player so far, Zach LaVine rumors and whether or not Houston should pursue ...
Alperen Sengun Duels Nikola Jokic As Houston Rockets Earn Statement Win Vs Denver Nuggets
November 13, 2023 06:03 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBAlperen Sengun Duels Nikola Jokic As Houston Rockets Earn Statement Win Vs Denver Nuggets Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to react to and discuss the Houston Rockets earning their sixth straight win and outlasting Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 107-104. Alperen Sengun dueling Jokic all night long, Jalen Green impacting the game despite shooting just 1-of-13, Jeff Green quarterbacking the defense late and h...
Fred VanVleet Calls Game With CLUTCH Threes In Houston Rockets Win Vs Zion & New Orleans Pelicans
November 11, 2023 19:45 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBFred VanVleet Calls Game With CLUTCH Threes In Houston Rockets Win Vs Zion & New Orleans Pelicans Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 104-101 nail biter win against the New Orleans Pelicans where Fred VanVleet stepped up late hitting a pair of insanely clutch three-pointers to secure the game. How Rockets rallied late in the game, defensive adjustments to slow down Zion Williamson, Alperen Sengun playing through injury and still sacrificing his body t...
Dillon Brooks DPOY Candidate? + How Will Houston Rockets Adjust Without Alperen Sengun Vs Pelicans
November 10, 2023 15:49 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDillon Brooks DPOY Candidate? + How Will Houston Rockets Adjust Without Alperen Sengun Vs Pelicans Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Houston Rockets ace defender Dillon Brooks' chances at winning Defensive Player of the Year this NBA season, supported by the Rockets vast defensive improvement and ALSO the Memphis Grizzlies massive defensive regression, why sending Cam Whitmore down to the G League was the right move, and how will the Rockets adjust without Alperen Sengun against the...
Jalen Green Scores 28 & Houston Rockets Defense Clamps LeBron James, Lakers In Blowout Win
November 09, 2023 16:26 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBJalen Green Scores 28 & Houston Rockets Defense Clamps LeBron James, Lakers In Blowout Win Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 128-94 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, improving the team to 4-3 and above .500 for the first time in 1005(!) days. Dillon Brooks and the Rockets defense slowing down LeBron James, why the Rockets winning these games is sustainable, Jalen Green playing with confidence and scoring an incredibly efficient 28 points on 15 sho...
How Houston Rockets Dominated Sacramento Kings, Alperen Sengun Outplaying Domantas Sabonis & More
November 07, 2023 19:35 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBHow Houston Rockets Dominated Sacramento Kings, Alperen Sengun Outplaying Domantas Sabonis & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets DOMINANT 122-97 win against the Sacramento Kings where they were clearly the better team all night long. Alperen Sengun completely outplaying Domantas Sabonis, Jalen Green hunting his shot, choosing spots well, AND getting to the free throw line, the Rockets defensive communication and effort shutting down the Kings off...
Dillon Brooks & Jalen Green Take Over Game Late As Houston Rockets Blowout Sacramento Kings
November 05, 2023 18:43 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBDillon Brooks & Jalen Green Take Over Game Late As Houston Rockets Blowout Sacramento Kings Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets near wire-to-wire blowout win against the Sacramento Kings 107-89. Fred VanVleet's early facilitating, matching the Kings physicality, Alperen Sengun versus Domantas Sabonis, surviving the third quarter with DEFENSE, Dillon Brooks taking over the scoring in t...
Expectations, Key Matchups & More As Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Face Domantas Sabonis, Kings
November 04, 2023 01:38 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBExpectations, Key Matchups & More As Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Face Domantas Sabonis, Kings Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC), host of Locked On Kings, to preview and discuss the pair of upcoming games between the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings this Saturday and Monday, tackling topics like expectations for both teams, biggest storylines heading into the games, key matchups like Alperen Sengun against Domantas Sabonis and Jalen Green vers...
Houston Rockets Trade Targets After Amen Thompson Injury: Furkan Korkmaz, Alex Caruso & More
November 03, 2023 13:31 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBHouston Rockets Trade Targets After Amen Thompson Injury: Furkan Korkmaz, Alex Caruso & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets bench depth issues now being compounded by Amen Thompson's injury (likely to miss 4-6 weeks) and possible trade targets the team should look at, including Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz, Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet, Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso, New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier, and Portland Trailblazers guard Ma...
How Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green & Houston Rockets Ball Movement Secured 1st Win Vs Charlotte Hornets
November 02, 2023 12:38 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBHow Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green & Houston Rockets Ball Movement Secured 1st Win Vs Charlotte Hornets Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets securing the first win of the NBA season 128-119 against the Charlotte Hornets behind some BLISTERING hot three-point shooting. Ball movement leading to high quality offensive looks, some insane shot-making masking Rockets mistakes, building leads of 18 and 15 but letting them slip away due to inexperience, Fred VanVl...
Defense, Bench Issues, Houston Rockets Go-To Guy: Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Or Jabari Smith Jr?
October 31, 2023 02:38 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBDefense, Bench Issues, Houston Rockets Go-To Guy: Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Or Jabari Smith Jr? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss three major lessons through the first three games of the Houston Rockets season, including a new defensive identity forming despite what the results look like so far, questions surrounding who the "go-to" guy is for this team offensively and in late-game situations, and the clear n...