Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets NBA Draft Lottery Luck: Pick Lands Top-4? Alex Sarr, Donovan Clingan, Stephon CastleHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss what happens if the Houston Rockets land a top-4 pick via the NBA Draft Lottery (27.4% chance) and which targets at the top of the draft make the most sense from a fit and talent perspective, like NBL's Alex Sarr, and the duo from UConn Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle, strengths and weaknesses, NBA comps and more.#Rockets #NBA #DraftFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Amen Thompson Houston Rockets Season Review: Defensive Ace, Growing Guard Skills, Key Stats & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Amen Thompson's Houston Rockets season in review, highlighting expectations coming into his rookie season, adapting to new and different off-ball roles throughout the season, immediate impact as an ace defender, areas of needed growth like ball handling and shooting, floor/ceiling outcomes, important questions, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.#Rockets #NBA #AmenThompsonFollow Ben & Rockets Wire: https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/

Cam Whitmore Houston Rockets Season Review: Rookie Impact, Earning Rotation Spot, Superstar Upside?Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss Cam Whitmore's Houston Rockets season in review, highlighting expectations coming into his rookie season after an impressive Summer League earning MVP honors, important areas of growth like offensive and defensive court awareness, rotations, and playmaking, important questions, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.#Rockets #NBA #CamWhitmoreFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Why Houston Rockets Make Sense As Opt-In Trade Partner For Paul George & LA ClippersHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses whether or not the Houston Rockets should pursue a trade for LA Clippers star Paul George this offseason, why PG13 could be available in the first place by leveraging his ability to opt-in to the final year of his contract and be traded to a team of his choosing, what the deal could like from the Rockets perspective, how PG's role would be different in Houston than LA playing off of Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun and more.#Rockets #NBA #PaulGeorge

Jabari Smith Jr. Houston Rockets Season Review: Shooting & Defensive Growth, Big Questions & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss Jabari Smith Jr.'s Houston Rockets season in review, highlighting expectations coming into his second season, important areas of growth like three-point shooting and defensive versatility, can Jabari grow into an elite play finisher, important questions, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.#Rockets #NBA #JabariSmithJrFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Tari Eason Houston Rockets Season Review: Highest Floor Prospect? Key Stats, Questions & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Tari Eason's Houston Rockets season in review, highlighting expectations coming into his second season, disappointment and frustration at a season cut short (22 games) due to injury, areas of growth, important questions, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.#Rockets #NBA #TariEasonFollow Ben & Rockets Wire:https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/

Should Houston Rockets Keep OR Trade 2024 NBA Draft Pick? Targets? Dalton Knecht, Kel'el Ware & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss whether or not the Houston Rockets should keep their 2024 first round pick via the Brooklyn Nets or look to trade it for a "win now" roster upgrade, the difficulties in upgrading a position unless it's a star-level player, why keeping the pick and adding another young piece makes a lot of sense, should Houston's draft philosophy shift from best player available to best fit available, names to pay attention to like Tennessee's Dalton Knecht and Indiana's Kel'el Ware and more.#Rockets #NBA #DraftFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Should Houston Rockets Offer Jalen Green 5-Year $160 Million Extension? + Key Offseason Dates & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses whether or not the Houston Rockets should offer Jalen Green a 5-year $160 million extension as suggested by ESPN's cap guru Bobby Marks, the reasoning behind wanting to get it done this offseason vs waiting until next offseason, and what makes the most sense for Houston. Then, Jackson tackles important Rockets offseason dates including the Draft Lottery, NBA Draft, and certain contractual deadline dates, as well as sharing thoughts on the newly resurfaced Fred VanVleet vs James Harden debate after Harden's fantastic Game 4 for the LA Clippers against the Dallas Mavericks.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen

Alperen Sengun Houston Rockets Season Review: All-Star Talent, Defensive Growth, Questions & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss Alperen Sengun's Houston Rockets season in review, highlighting expectations coming into year three, Alpi growing into an All-Star talent, tremendous defensive growth, questions around his shooting, important games, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.#Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengunFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Jalen Green Houston Rockets Season Review: Overall Growth, Key Stats, Consistency, Questions & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Jalen Green's Houston Rockets season in review, highlighting expectations coming into year three, areas of growth across the board like defense, rebounding, and playmaking, important games, standout plays, key stats, overall season grade and more.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreenFollow Ben & Rockets Wire: https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/

Alperen Sengun Most Improved Player Finalist + Houston Rockets Mailbag: Draft, Free Agents & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun finishing as a finalist for the NBA's Most Improved Player award, the growth he showed this past season, and why he ultimately fell short of the honor + tackling listener mailbag questions about the NBA Draft, Free Agency, next year's roster, Jalen Green and Alpi contract extensions and more.#Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun

Houston Rockets Surprises, Disappointments & More | Jalen Green's Growth, Alperen Sengun's DefenseHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss and reflect on the Houston Rockets season, tackling biggest surprises (like Amen Thompson's versatility) and disappointments (the first 2/3 of Jalen Green's season), most encouraging signs (Alperen Sengun's defense), as well as best games of the year.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun #JabariSmithJrFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone Contract Extension, Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun Contracts & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the news of Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone and assistant general manager Eli Witus' contract extensions, why it makes sense to extend the current front office, as well as important takeaways and notes from the end of season press conference with head coach Ime Udoka and Stone, the approach to contract talks with Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, confidence in the team taking another step next season, plans to keep the core 6 all together and more.#Rockets #RafaelStone #ImeUdoka #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun

Houston Rockets Season Awards For Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet & More: MVP? DPOY? Most Improved?Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Houston Rockets end of season awards, including MVP, DPOY, ROTY, 6MOTY, Most Improved, and also the Unsung Hero and Dawg of the Year awards. Which awards do Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet and more walk away with? Who do YOU think deserves awards for this season?#Rockets #AlperenSengun #FredVanVleet #JalenGreen #JabariSmithJrFollow Ben & Rockets Wire:https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/

Houston Rockets Finish With 41-41 Record | Was This Season A Success? Biggest Offseason Questions?Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 116-105 win on the road vs the LA Clippers in their final game of the season, finishing .500 for the first time in years with a 41-41 record. Was this Rockets season a success and what are the biggest questions facing the organization as we dive into the offseason?#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreenSubscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBAFollow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBASupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/Monopoly GO! – Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play.Yahoo Finance – For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit the brand behind every great investor, YahooFinance.com. Nissan – Our friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the  capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.  eBay Motors – For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. BetterHelp – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.PrizePicks – Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100!Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel – Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Fred VanVleet Drops 37 & Defense Stops Paolo Banchero In Houston Rockets Win Vs Orlando MagicHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 118-106 win vs the Orlando Magic in their final home game of the season behind a sensational season-high 37 points from Fred VanVleet. Fred's hot start and carrying the Rockets offensively, how the defense stopped Paolo Banchero, growth from game 1 of the season vs Magic up to now, one of Jabari Smith Jr.'s best all-around games, Jalen Green making the right reads while getting doubled all night and more.#Rockets #NBA #FredVanVleet

Houston Rockets Missed Free Throws & Late Game Execution Costs Them In Overtime Loss To MavericksHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 147-136 overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks, a game that they SHOULD have won. Missed free throws and defensive execution on the final possession of regulation, the Rockets strong defensive start, Amen Thompson's Flagrant 2 ejection, referees changing the whistle mid-game, Kyrie Irving taking over the fourth quarter, Jalen Green's hot start and ice cold finish, Ime Udoka trolling about Luka Doncic and more.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen

After a blazing start by Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets, the Dallas Mavericks stormed back. Following a blown opportunity to make it a five point game with just seconds left, the Mavericks sent the game to overtime with a buzzer beater. Michael Connor breaks down a brutal OT loss on the Locked On Rockets Postcast. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Stitch FixStyle that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/LOCKEDONNissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARENTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Ime Udoka Calls Out Soft Play As Houston Rockets NBA Play-In Hopes Ended By Golden State WarriorsHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets all but officially being eliminated from the NBA Play-in Tournament race after their 133-110 loss to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Ime Udoka calling out the Rockets soft play saying "the moment was too big" for certain guys, Rockets not capitalizing on the Warriors sloppy first quarter play, Jabari Smith Jr. showing up offensively but struggling to match the Warriors physicality, Jalen Green playmaking at a high level but not "stepping up" as a star needs to, why this season is still a huge success and more.#Rockets #NBA #ImeUdokaFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Houston Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Wins COTM, Positives From Wolves Loss, Importance Of Warriors GameHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka winning the Coach of the Month award for March after the team went an NBA best 13-2 and how that month signifies the growth of this team from the start of the season until now, takeaways from the Rockets 113-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves including Jalen Green's encouraging downhill play against Rudy Gobert and a reason the vets (Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks) might be struggling as of late, and the importance of the Thursday matchup with the Golden State Warriors, both for the slim chances of making the NBA play-in tournament and it's importance beyond that.#Rockets #NBA #ImeUdoka

How Can Ime Udoka & Houston Rockets Solve Jalen Green Double-Teams? + Realistic Schedule GoalsHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss reasons for and possible solutions for the aggressive double-teams the Dallas Mavericks (and likely other teams) will start using against Jalen Green, realistic end of season schedule goals for the Houston Rockets aside from the NBA play-in tournament push, debunking some tinfoil hat conspiracies surrounding comments by Ime Udoka's sister on a recent podcast and more.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreenFollow Ben & Rockets Wire: https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/FULL MFON UDOKA INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz3ukUcdiuI&ab_channel=HoustonRoundballReview

Houston Rockets Win Streak Ended By Mavericks, Why Defensive Scheme Vs Luka Doncic Was A DISASTERHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 11-game win streak being snapped by Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in a 125-107 loss at home. Why the Rockets defensive scheme and lack of adjustments against Luka was a disaster, how the Mavs completely took Jalen Green out of the game with double-teams, offensive struggles for Amen Thompson and Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. with a strong night offensively, Cam Whitmore's return to the lineup and more.#Rockets #JalenGreen #JabariSmithJrFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Why Alperen Sengun & Jalen Green Fit Perfectly + Houston Rockets Rent Free In Draymond Green's HeadHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka pushing pack on the idea that Jalen Green's success is because of Alperen Sengun's injury, why the duo works so well together, Amen Thompson's impact as a starter and how he unlocks new things for the Rockets, Tari Eason Vs Draymond Green on social media and more.#Rockets #JalenGreen #AlperenSengunFollow Ben & Rockets Wire: https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/

Jalen Green Superstar Night & Jabari Smith Jr CLUTCH In Houston Rockets Overtime Win Vs OKC ThunderHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets biggest game of the season AND the past few years as they get the 132-126 overtime win vs the OKC Thunder, extending the win streak to 10 straight games and keeping their play-in tournament hopes alive. Jalen Green's superstar performance to the lead the Rockets, including 37 points and some INSANE plays late in overtime to put the game away, Jabari Smith Jr.'s biggest shot of his career to take the lead late in regulation, Amen Thompson with an incredible 25 point 15 rebound night with impressive defense, how the Rockets shut down Chet Holmgren and more.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreenFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Houston Rockets & Golden State Warriors Play-In Tournament Race: How We Got Here, Predictions & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Cyrus Saatsaz (@Locked On Warriors) for a crossover episode to discuss the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors race for the 10th seed and final play-in tournament spot, how both teams got to this point in the season, coaching impacts of Ime Udoka and Steve Kerr, schedule predictions and more.#Rockets #Warriors #NBA

How Jalen Green Sparked Houston Rockets Third Quarter Comeback With Offense AND Defense Vs BlazersHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss how the Houston Rockets came back after a rough start to beat the Portland Trailblazers 110-92 after being sparked by Jalen Green's offense AND defense in the third quarter. Why the Rockets got off to a slow start with only Jock Landale showing up in the first quarter, Jalen taking over in the third, rough nights for the vets with Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, Jae'Sean Tate's bench impact, Draymond Green "not worried" about the Rockets and more.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreenFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Jalen Green & Fred VanVleet Combine For 75 Points As Houston Rockets COOK Utah Jazz With ThreesHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 147-119 blowout win against the Utah Jazz behind some insane three-point shooting and a combined 75 points from Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet. How the Rockets have embraced a new offensive identity since the All-Star break by shooting more threes, Jalen Green making a strong case for ANOTHER player of the week award, the importance of Fred VanVleet to this team, Jabari Smith Jr.'s ejection and suspension, Uncle Jeff Green stepping up with a huge second quarter and more.#Rockets #JalenGreen #FredVanVleetFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Jalen Green Scores 26, Dillon Brooks & DeMar DeRozan EJECTED In Houston Rockets Win Vs Chicago BullsHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 7th straight win 127-117 vs the Chicago Bulls behind 26 points from Jalen Green and some incredible performances off the Rockets bench. Rockets hot start to the game, Bulls getting back into it with their double-big man lineup, HUGE bench contributions from Aaron Holiday, Jock Landale, and Jeff Green, how DeMar DeRozan and Dillon Brooks got ejected, Jalen handling the Bulls aggressive defense and more.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreenFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

How Jalen Green & Amen Thompson Ignited Houston Rockets In Blowout Win Vs Washington WizardsHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 137-114 blowout win against the Washington Wizards, ignited by career-high scoring nights from both Jalen Green (42) and Amen Thompson (25). How Jalen scored against the Wizards defense efficiently at all three levels including getting to the free throw line, Amen growing in his new role as the primary screener and rolling presence with the starting unit, why the Wizards were able to go toe-to-toe with the Rockets for about 2.5 quarters, Jabari Smith Jr. with a quiet 18/14 evening, BLOCK LANDALE with a career-high 7 blocked shots and more.#Rockets #JalenGreen #AmenThompson

Jalen Green Wins Player Of The Week Award + Houston Rockets NBA Play-In Tournament ChancesHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Jalen Green winning the Western Conference Player of the Week award after leading the Houston Rockets to a 3-0 record averaging 26.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, how Jalen's play post-All-Star break feels different than previous stretches of his career and has the makings of long-term success, and the Rockets NBA Play-In Tournament chances looking at their schedule for the final 15 games.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreenFollow Ben & Rockets Wire: https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/

Jalen Green & Fred VanVleet Lead Houston Rockets In Impressive Blowout Win Vs Cleveland CavaliersHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets impressive 117-103 blowout win vs the Cleveland Cavaliers. How the Rockets outplayed the Cavs from the jump, pace and space key to attacking Cleveland's defense, gang rebounding and matching Cavs physicality, balanced scoring approach from starters led by Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet, why the Rockets are NOT better without Alperen Sengun, how the identity of the team is shifting and more.#Rockets #NBA #JalenGreenFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Fred VanVleet & Jock Landale Lift Houston Rockets In Win Vs Victor Wembanyama & San Antonio SpursHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 103-101 nail-biter win against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, led by Fred VanVleet and Jock Landale. How Jock impacted the game at a high level on BOTH ends and finished a team-high +15 off the bench, Steady Freddy leading the way offensively, Jabari Smith Jr. with a huge second half after going scoreless in the first, how the Rockets defense slowed down Wemby, Jalen Green and Aaron Holiday with clutch free throws at the end to seal the game, Amen Thompson in the Rockets starting lineup and more.#Rockets #NBA #JockLandaleFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Houston Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Avoids Serious Injury, Recovery Timeline, Rotation Impact & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the incredible news that Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun has avoided any serious injuries after his scary fall against the Sacramento Kings, his current recovery timeline, immediate and long-term ramifications from this injury, impact to the Rockets starting lineup, rotations, and more.#Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengunFollow Ben & Rockets Wire: https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/

Alperen Sengun Badly Injured In Houston Rockets Comeback Win Vs Sacramento Kings | Is Season Over?Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 112-104 comeback win vs the Sacramento Kings and Alperen Sengun's horrible injury at the very end of the game. How bad Sengun's injury looked, how it happened, what we know about it so far, and timeline on updates from the Rockets. The two then talk about the game's rough start, how Fred VanVleet started the comeback just before halftime, insane third quarter defense holding Sacramento to a season-low 14 points, great bench production from the rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore as well as ANOTHER good game from Jock Landale and more.#Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengunFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Ime Udoka Reflects On Houston Rockets Season & Alperen Sengun's Growth + How It Almost Didn't HappenHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss head coach Ime Udoka's thoughts reflecting on the Houston Rockets season so far, Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green's growth, his coaching style, playing with more pace post-All Star Break and more as well how different this year would be for the Rockets and Sengun if they had signed Brook Lopez this past offseason.#Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengunUDOKA ARTICLE: https://theathletic.com/5315924/2024/03/05/ime-udoka-rockets-interview-jalen-green/SENGUN ARTICLE: https://sports.yahoo.com/impressed-with-alperen-senguns-impressive-breakout-well-it-almost-didnt-happen-162352087.htmlFollow Alykhan & Rockets Film Room: https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider & https://bit.ly/3RPThHX

How Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Failed Crunch Time Execution In Loss To James Harden & ClippersHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss and react to the Houston Rockets 122-116 loss to the LA Clippers after leading by as many as 20 points and a monster 23/19/14 triple-double from Alperen Sengun. How the Rockets failed their late-game execution on BOTH sides of the floor, free throw shooting continues to be Sengun's Achilles heel, best game we've seen from Alpi handling double-teams and Rockets shooters actually knocking down shots, Jabari Smith Jr.'s struggling on defense and on the glass, how Mason Plumlee and Paul George changed the game in the second half for LA, Cam Whitmore increasing the Rockets pace off the bench and more.#Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengunFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

How Alperen Sengun DOMINATED Victor Wembanyama In Houston Rockets Win Vs San Antonio SpursHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 114-101 vs Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs behind the best game of Alperen Sengun's career with 45 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 steals. Why Sengun was able to dominate Wemby and the Spurs, how the Rockets neutralized Wemby on offense, turning defense into offense and getting out in transition, Jalen Green showing poise attacking the rim, but struggling from outside (1-of-10 3FG), Fred VanVleet with another 20/10 game, Cam Whitmore's spark off the bench and more.#Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun

Should Houston Rockets Compete For NBA Play-In Tournament OR Tank To Try And Keep Their Draft Pick?Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses the Houston Rockets remaining strength of schedule while also looking at the SOS of the LA Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Utah Jazz to paint the picture of whether or not a play-in tournament push is realistic, the pros and cons of competing to closeout the season and make the NBA play-in tournament vs tanking and trying to bottom out to increase the odds of keeping the pick currently owed to the OKC Thunder (top-4 protected) and more.#Rockets #NBA #Draft

How Jalen Green Led Houston Rockets In Revenge W Vs Phoenix Suns, Bradley Beal EJECTED & MoreHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets getting a good revenge dub against the Phoenix Suns 118-109 led by Jalen Green's 34 points in one of the best games of his career. How the Rockets got off to a strong start on offense AND slowing down Devin Booker and Kevin Durant defensively, Jalen letting the offense come to him and using the three-ball to open the rest of his game, forcing turnovers and playing in transition, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet with strong bounce back games, Rockets maintaining composure and frustrating the Suns leading to Bradley Beal's ejection after taunting Jalen, Tari Eason injury update as he's set to have surgery on his leg and more.#Rockets #JalenGreen #AlperenSengunFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

Jalen Green Scores 34 & Alperen Sengun EJECTED In Houston Rockets Close Loss To Phoenix SunsHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss the Houston Rockets 110-105 loss to Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. Why Houston got off to a slow start and allowed Booker to score 20 first quarter points, Jalen Green singlehandedly keeping the Rockets in the game with 21 first half points, Alperen Sengun struggling with foul trouble and ultimately getting ejected for the first time in his career, defensive adjustments after the rough first quarter to slow down Booker and Kevin Durant, how Rockets lost their composure late, needing better leadership from Fred VanVleet and more.Follow Alykhan & Rockets Film Room:https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider & https://bit.ly/3RPThHX#Rockets #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun

Alperen Sengun & Houston Rockets Outclassed By Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & OKC Thunder In RematchHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 112-95 loss in their rematch against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder. How the Rockets fought hard to stay in the game but were ultimately outclassed by the better team, offense running through Alperen Sengun leading to open looks but shooters were misfiring, what adjustments do Alpi and the coaching staff need to make as defenses continue to key in on him, how Houston NEEDS more from Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green in games like this and more.#Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengunFollow Madison & his YouTube: https://twitter.com/MadManLeaks & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ES3c38dnqNlusPMO7n3w

How Ime Udoka Is Asking Alperen Sengun To Unlock Houston Rockets Offense + Needed AdjustmentsHost Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss why Ime Udoka coaches Alperen Sengun harder than any other player on the roster, how Udoka wants Sengun to bait opposing defenses to generate good offense, the adjustment from Sengun in recognizing double and triple-teams, why the Rockets play better when Sengun is used as an offensive facilitator, how the individual struggles of certain players are NOT the fault of Udoka, adjustments ahead of the rematch with the OKC Thunder and more.Follow Ben & Rockets Wire:https://twitter.com/BenDuBose & https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/