Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Alperen 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, ways Ime Udoka believes Jalen can be more consistent and more. #Rockets #AlperenSengun #JalenGreen FULL PODCAST P SHOW WITH ALPEREN SENGUN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6aavS7G5Sg&ab_channel=PodcastPwithPaulGeorge Follow Alykhan & Rockets Film Room: https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider & https://bit.ly/3RPThHX

Why 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, Alperen Sengun's slow start but big finish vs Dereck Lively, Jabari Smith Jr. becoming a bigger weapon offensively, Jalen Green's incredibly concerning home/road shooting splits and more. #Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun

Jalen 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-man game between Jalen and Sengun, Jalen being more aggressive offensively, Sengun nearly matching Jokic in the rebounding department, Jabari holding Aaron Gordon to 0/12 shooting, Rockets improves to BEST DEFENSE IN THE ENTIRE NBA and more. #Rockets #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun #JabariSmithJr Follow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Jalen 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, Jabari Smith Jr. holding it down until Jalen showed up in the second half, limiting the Grizzlies offense, Alperen Sengun and Dillon Brooks struggling for different reasons and more. #Rockets #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun

Why 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 injury, how the Rockets were able to keep up with the Warriors despite Golden State shooting almost 50% from three, Jabari Smith Jr.'s steady improvement and possibly untapped potential offensively and more. #Rockets #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun

Alperen 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 without Sengun in the third quarter due to foul trouble, the desperate need for a serviceable backup big man, why Jalen Green NEEDS to be better and more. #Rockets #AlperenSengun #LeBronJames

Jalen 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 night, stellar defense from Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason, bench play saving the starters, keeping Houston in it and more. #Rockets #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun

How 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 Sengun and Jalen Green on BOTH sides of the basketball, Coach of the Year award odds and more. #Rockets #ImeUdoka #AlperenSengun #JalenGreen Follow Roosh & RocketsWatch: https://twitter.com/RooshWilliams & https://twitter.com/RocketsWatch

Jabari 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 transition, the upcoming West Coast road schedule and predictions for the matchups against the Los Angeles Clippers, LA Lakers, and Golden State Warriors and more. #Rockets #NBA #JabariSmithJr

Why 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 him (or any other) type of "all-in" move and more. #Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun Follow Alykhan & Rockets Film Room: https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider & https://bit.ly/3RPThHX

Alperen 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 hitting big shots, Fred VanVleet guiding the Rockets to the win in the fourth quarter, Jae'Sean Tate with the game-winning steal to close things out, winning the non-Jokic minutes, what this win says about this Rockets team and more. #Rockets #AlperenSengun #NikolaJokic Follow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Fred 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 to make winning defensive plays late, Dillon Brooks slowing down Zion and Brandon Ingram even with foul trouble, Jalen Green getting to the free-throw line with ease, Jabari Smith Jr. benched to close the game and more. #Rockets #FredVanVleet #AlperenSengun

Dillon 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 New Orleans Pelicans. #Rockets #NBA #DillonBrooks

Jalen 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 shots including a steal and an insane dunk, Alperen Sengun bullying Christian Wood down low, Fred VanVleet struggling to shoot but dishing out 10 assists, Jae'Sean Tate as another primary LeBron defender also adding a scoring punch off the bench, Uncle Jeff Green turning back the clock and more. #Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen

How 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 offense, outside shooting may not be sustainable but the defense is, Jae'Sean Tate as the most important piece off the bench and more. #Rockets #AlperenSengun #JalenGreen

Dillon 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 the fourth, Jalen Green's playmaking to close things out and more. #Rockets #Kings #DillonBrooks Follow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Expectations, 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 versus Davion Mitchell, how Sacramento plays without De'Aaron Fox, whether the Rockets newfound defense can slow down the Kings offense and so much more. #Rockets #Kings #AlperenSengun

Houston 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 Malcolm Brogdon, the likelihood and possibility of each target, cost, trade proposals or if the team should just hold off and see what Aaron Holiday can do with the backup guard minutes, Tari Eason update and more. #Rockets #NBA #Trade

How 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 VanVleet highlighting Alperen Sengun's ability to be a "go-to" bucket for the team, Dillon Brooks calling out mental lapses from Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson leaving the game early with a grade 2 ankle sprain, how the Rockets will fill Amen's minutes moving forward and more. #Rockets #NBA #FredVanVleet

Defense, 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 need for upgrades to the second unit and ways the Rockets can improve that group. #Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun Follow Ben & Rockets Wire: https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/

Fred VanVleet & Dillon Brooks No Answer For Steph Curry Late As Houston Rockets Lose To Warriors Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 106-95 loss to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors and how despite now being 0-3 there were A LOT of positives from this game. Going down by as many as 16 early and fighting back to take the lead in the fourth quarter, Dillon Brooks fantastic defense on Steph through 3.5 quarters, Jae'Sean Tate with a massive impact off the bench during the comeback run, Jabari Smith Jr. with an impressive bounce back game after his struggles against the Spurs, Fred VanVleet major struggles against Warriors defense and owning up to it postgame, offense still feeling incredibly clunky at times with no clear hierarchy, is this team progressing in the right direction and more. #Rockets #Warriors #DillonBrooks Follow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Alperen Sengun Battles Victor Wembanyama As San Antonio Spurs Beat Houston Rockets In Overtime Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 126-122 heartbreaking overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs in which big men Alperen Sengun and Victor Wembanyama battled throughout the game. Houston with many chances to close out the game and unable to capitalize, some questionable officiating throughout the evening, fantastic performances from all the starters minus Jabari Smith Jr. who had multiple chances to seal the game late but unfortunately couldn't. Alperen Sengun DOMINANT throughout the night on both ends, including a POSTER slam over Zach Collins, Fred VanVleet with a stellar 24/8/12 outing, Dillon Brooks clamping up on defense, Jalen Green with a nice bounceback game, but inconsistent scoring throughout and more. #Rockets #AlperenSengun #VictorWembanyama

EXCLUSIVE: Houston Rockets Rookie Amen Thompson On Shooting Growth, Playing With Jalen Green & More Jackson Gatlin (@LockedOnRockets) sits down with Houston Rockets rookie Amen Thompson to discuss thoughts heading into his first season, his growing relationship with head coach Ime Udoka, shooting growth working with assistant coach Ben Sullivan, chemistry with Jalen Green, what he looks for during film study and more. #Rockets #NBA #Basketball Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Jalen Green, Jabari Smith & Amen Thompson Struggle In Houston Rockets Blowout Loss To Orlando Magic Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets opening night 116-86 blowout loss against the Orlando Magic, why fans shouldn't overreact to just one game, the two reasons the Rockets lost this game, Alperen Sengun keeping the team alive in the first half, Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks showing up during Houston's third quarter run, struggling with Orlando's size, needing A LOT more from Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr., game one rookie struggles for Amen Thompson and more. #Rockets #JalenGreen #JabariSmithJr

Houston Rockets Season Preview P2, Jalen Green & Jabari Smith Jr. X-Factors, BOLD Predictions & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohosts Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) AND NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to preview the Houston Rockets season, discussing offensive and defensive expectations, Alperen Sengun defensive improvements, who the Rockets "X-Factor" is between Jalen Green & Jabari Smith Jr., a handful of BOLD predictions involving Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, the playoffs and more. #Rockets #JalenGreen #JabariSmithJr Follow Alykhan & Rockets Film Room: https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider & https://bit.ly/3RPThHX Follow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Houston Rockets Season Preview, Questions For Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun, Predictions & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohosts Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) AND Frank (@ftank58) from Rockets Chop Shop to preview the Houston Rockets season, discussing what we learned from preseason, biggest questions heading into the year, most important storylines to watch for involving Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and others, predictions and more. #Rockets #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun Follow Ben & Rockets Wire: https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/ Follow Frank & Rockets Chop Shop: https://twitter.com/ftank58 & https://www.youtube.com/@ROCKETSCHOPSHOP

Tari Eason Injury Update, Houston Rockets Final Roster, Important Preseason Stats & More Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Tari Eason's injury update and how the Rockets will likely distribute his minutes while he is out, final roster updates including the choice to keep Boban Marjanovic over Jeremiah Robinson-Earl as well as Nate Williams & Nate Hinton claiming two-spots, and some important preseason stats that paint the picture of who this Rockets team will be this season. #Rockets #NBA #TariEason

Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun & Jalen Green In His Return Lead Houston Rockets To Win Vs Miami Heat Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 110-104 final preseason win against the Miami Heat, which Ime Udoka treated as a full dress rehearsal for the team. Why Fred VanVleet came out so aggressive this game, how Jalen Green's return opened up the offense, Alperen Sengun getting back into a groove offensively, watching Amen Thompson learn just how unguardable he is and more. #Rockets #FredVanVleet #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun

What's the next step for these NBA Teams? How will the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, and Houston Rockets move forward? Tenitra Batiste is joined by Brad Rowland (Locked On Hawks), David Locke (Locked On Jazz), PatTheDesigner (Locked On Bulls), Phillip Rossman-Reich (Locked On Magic), and Jackson Gatlin (Locked On Rockets). Can Trae Young and Dejounte Murray work together? Can Zach LaVine & DeMarr DeRozan bounce back? What are Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner capable of in Orlando? Can Fred Van Vleet and the young Rockets get back to winning? Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More

Alperen Sengun Concerns, Amen Thompson Growing Pains In Houston Rockets Undermanned Loss To Spurs Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 117-103 preseason loss to the San Antonio Spurs in which Houston was missing three starters and two key reserves, Alperen Sengun struggling A LOT on offense and why we SHOULDN'T overreact, Jabari Smith Jr. cementing himself as the No. 2 (or maybe even No. 1?) offensive option on the team, Amen Thompson struggling with Spurs defensive pressure, defending Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell, Jock Landale returns to the lineup and more. #Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun

Houston Rockets Trade Kevin Porter Jr. To OKC Thunder For Victor Oladipo & Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets trading Kevin Porter Jr. and two future second round picks to the OKC Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, finally closing the chapter on KPJ, why this trade return makes a lot of sense, rumors of Rockets interest in Talen Horton-Tucker, Alec Burks, and Malcolm Brogdon, could there be another trade on the way before the end of preseason, does JRE have a chance to make the roster, which player gets waived to cut the roster down to 15 if another trade isn't made and more. #Rockets #KevinPorterJr #Trade

How Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, & Aaron Holiday Sparked Houston Rockets Comeback Vs Spurs Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 99-89 win vs the San Antonio Spurs where Houston struggled offensively early on and clearly missed Jalen Green, transition defense looking solid but issues containing Zach Collins on switches, Ime Udoka with a strong messages at halftime and early in the third quarter to Alperen Sengun, who responded well, Amen Thompson's shot confidence through the roof, Cam Whitmore with an INSANE poster slam that was waived off (thanks San Antonio), Aaron Holiday leading the RGV Vipers over the Austin Spurs in the 4th quarter and more. #Rockets #AmenThompson #CamWhitmore