On the eve of the 2019-20 season opener, Locked on Rockets podcast host Jackson Gatlin is joined by Houston’s television and radio play-by-play broadcaster Craig Ackerman to discuss all things Rockets.
Ackerman calls most of Houston’s road games on local television network AT&T SportsNet Southwest. Meanwhile, for home games, Ackerman is the lead voice on the Rockets’ official radio network — headlined by flagship station SportsTalk 790 in Houston.
Topics on the podcast include new points of emphasis by NBA officials for this season, such as the continued freedom of movement interpretations, traveling, and offensive fouls.
Other subjects discussed are how the Rockets will adapt to Russell Westbrook’s up-tempo style of play; Eric Gordon reverting back to his sixth-man role as Danuel House Jr. slides into the starting lineup; and the growth in maturity and leadership of franchise centerpiece James Harden over the years.
The episode wraps up by previewing the Milwaukee Bucks matchup in Thursday’s opener, followed by an overview of the Western Conference and which teams Houston should look out for. Tune in:
