Tuesday’s episode of the Locked on Rockets podcast with host Jackson Gatlin and analyst Ben DuBose breaks down the latest news with the Houston Rockets and their 2-1 start to the new NBA season.
Topics include a brilliant start to the season by newly acquired guard Russell Westbrook, who is averaging 24.3 points (50.0% shooting, 36.4% on three-pointers), 12.7 rebounds, and 9.7 assists in 34 minutes per game, along with several key plays in critical moments.
Other subjects discussed on the podcast are inefficient early shooting numbers by James Harden (28.6% overall, 15.0% on three-pointers); the Rockets’ inconsistent defense to date and the role of head coach Mike D’Antoni not fully trusting or utilizing his bench; and postgame comments by Chris Paul in his return to Houston, and what they might (or might not) indicate about his relationship with Harden.
The episode concludes with an early look at storylines to watch in Wednesday’s game at Washington, which will be the Rockets’ first road game of the season and the Wizards’ home opener. Tune in:
