Locked On Rockets podcast

Locked On Rockets

Apr 28, 2018
47 minutes

Utah broadcaster David Locke joined us Saturday to preview the Round 2 series between the Rockets and Jazz, which tips off Sunday afternoon at Toyota Center. The Jazz punched their ticket by defeating the Thunder late Friday night in Game 6 of that series, headlined by 38 points from outstanding rookie guard Donovan Mitchell. - The Jazz are unlikely to initially be at full strength after a hamstring injury to point guard Ricky Rubio, but the Rockets might be following Saturday's encouraging news that Luc Mbah a Moute could play in Game 1 after missing the entire first round with a dislocated right shoulder. Mbah a Moute was upgraded to questionable and was a full participant in Houston's Saturday practice for the first time since the injury, and the Rockets said he could play Sunday if his body responds well. - Topics discussed on Saturday's show:The looming return of Mbah a Moute and its significanceWhat we learned about the Jazz in their Round 1 win over Oklahoma CityPotential issues for Utah caused by Houston's switching strategy on defenseThe impacts of a quick turnaround for Utah, going from Game 6 late Friday in Utah to Game 1 early Sunday in HoustonThe health of Rubio coming off a strained hamstringWhether Houston dodged a bullet in the offseason in not acquiring Carmelo AnthonyMatching up with Utah big man Rudy Gobert, including the potential of Houston going smallWhat the Jazz need to do against James Harden and Chris Paul to have a chanceFor more insight from Locke throughout the series, he can be followed at @LockedOnSports on Twitter. Listen here for the full podcast! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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