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Sacramento Kings' Nemanja Bjelica (88) hits the game-winning 3-point-basket at the buzzer in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Houston. The Kings won 119-118. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bjelica’s 3 at buzzer lifts Kings over Rockets 119-118

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) goes up for a shot as Phoenix Suns' Kelly Oubre Jr. defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden has big 4th quarter, Rockets beat Suns 115-109

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) controls the ball between Toronto Raptors' defenders, left to right, Terence Davis, Serge Ibaka and Kyle Lowry during second half NBA action in Toronto on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Westbrook has triple-double as Rockets beat Raptors 119-109

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (1) reacts after scoring to tie the score in the final seconds of the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in San Antonio, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. San Antonio won 135-133 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs rally for 2OT win after Harden’s disputed non-dunk

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after scoring a 3-point shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Harden scores 60 in 31 minutes, Rockets rout Hawks 158-111

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic reacts after making a basket while being fouled during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Doncic, Hardaway Jr. lead Mavs to 137-123 rout of Rockets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shoots during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Leonard hits winner to lift Clippers over Rockets 122-119

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden looks at an official in the first quarter of a basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King)

Harden scores 49 points, Rockets beat Timberwolves 125-105

By JOE ZIEMER - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook (0) shoots against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden’s 44 points lead Rockets over Pacers 111-102

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Derrick Favors (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. The Rockets won 122-116. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Harden scores 39 points as Rockets beat Pelicans 122-116

By PETER FINNEY Jr. - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, left, drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Harden scores 42, Rockets rout Bulls 117-94

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) goes up for a shot as Golden State Warriors' Alec Burks (8) and Omari Spellman defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Houston. The Rockets won 129-112. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

James Harden scores 36 points, Rockets rout Warriors 129-112

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after scoring a three-point basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Harden scores 44, Rockets bounce back to beat Grizzlies

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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) drives to the net against Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore (16) and forward Danuel House Jr. (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)

Heat take huge early lead, rout Rockets 129-100

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) guards Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Nets slow down Harden, Rockets in 123-116 victory

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards guard Troy Brown Jr. (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Harden scores 59 points, Rockets outlast Wizards 159-158

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Fans at Rockets opener show support for Hong Kong protesters

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

In this Oct. 8, 2019 file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a news conference before an NBA preseason basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in Saitama, near Tokyo. When major corporations have angered Chinese authorities in recent years, the playbook calls for one thing: an apology. The NBA, with billions at stake, has resisted that for now, though some experts wonder if such a move is inevitable. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) ** FILE **

NBA says Chinese wanted Morey’s firing; China denies claim

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden, left, and Russell Westbrook share a light moment during warmups for the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Saitama, near Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Rockets focused on basketball after fallout from GM’s tweet

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Protestors wearing masks in defiance of a recently imposed ban on face coverings perform at a shopping mall in Hong Kong, Sunday, Oct.13, 2019. The semi-autonomous Chinese city is in its fifth month of a movement that initially began in response to a now-withdrawn extradition bill that would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be tried for crimes in mainland China. The protests have since ballooned to encompass broader demands for electoral reforms and an inquiry into alleged police abuse. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Ted Cruz: ‘Really sad’ to see NBA bend to China

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times