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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) during the first half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Aldridge steps up to help Spurs down Rockets 103-92

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) works for an opportunity to the basket as Houston Rockets' James Harden, left, defends during the first half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs rebound to beat Rockets 121-96, but lose Parker

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives between San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) and guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the first half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Monday, May 1, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Rockets’ 22 3-pointers dismantle Spurs, 126-99 in Game 1

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, April 23, 2017, file photo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden, center, goes up for a shot between Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams, rear, and forward Andre Roberson, right, in the first quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City. After surviving an intense, physical battle with the Memphis Grizzlies, the San Antonio Spurs now face the freewheeling Houston Rockets. With MVP candidate James Harden leading the Rockets’ offense, Houston averaged 112.8 points in its five-game series against Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Spurs facing tough task containing high-scoring Rockets

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) reacts after a turnover during the first half in Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rockets advance with 105-99 win over Thunder

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, shoots as Houston Rockets center Nene, right, defends in the second quarter of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook’s triple-double leads Thunder past Rockets 115-113

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) questions official Tom Washington, right, during the fourth quarter of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 21, 2017. Oklahoma City won 115-113. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

AP source: NBA investigating Beverley incident with fan

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela, left, blocks the shot of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo (5) during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Houston. Houston won 115-111. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Thunder needs Victor Oladipo to break out of slump

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook drives past Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley during the first half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Rockets overcome Westbrook’s 51, take 2-0 lead over Thunder

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni reacts to a foul call during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Houston. The Rockets won 118-87. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

D’Antoni looking for 1st title in his 1st year with Rockets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, right, passes against Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

MVP favorites Harden, Westbrook get first-round showdown

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) goes up for a shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden’s triple-double helps Rockets over Wolves 123-118

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, right, tries to drive past Houston Rockets forward Troy Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 10, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Clippers rout Rockets 125-96, tied with Utah for 4th seed

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, right, passes against Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Harden gets 21st triple-double, leads Rockets past Kings

Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Nene (42) dunks between Detroit Pistons' Kentavious Caldwell (5) and Andre Drummond (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 7, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Johnson hits late 3-pointer, Pistons beat Rockets 114-109

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) drives into Denver Nuggets' Gary Harris (14) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rockets beat Nuggets 110-104 to secure 3rd seed in West

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Derrick Jones Jr., top, dunks the ball in front of Houston Rockets' Eric Gordon during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Rockets, without Harden, send Suns to 12th straight loss

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Rockets’ Harden ill, misses 1st game of season in Phoenix

Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard celebrates as the Blazers take the lead late during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 30, 2017. The Blazers won 117-107. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Lillard leads Trail Blazers past Rockets 117-107

By ERIK GARCIA GUNDERSEN - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) dishes the ball between Houston Rockets' Clint Capela, Trevor Ariza (1) and James Harden (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Sunday, March 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Curry’s 32 lead Warriors over Rockets 113-106

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press