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Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson makes a layup as Houston Rockets forward Isaiah Hartenstein (55) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Jackson scores 22, leads Pistons past Rockets 116-111 in OT

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin, right, drives to the basket as Houston Rockets center Clint Capela defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden’s 43 points leads Rockets over Pistons 126-124

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden scores 27 as Rockets rout Warriors 107-86

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Rockets James Harden to return against Bulls

Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket as Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, In Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Utah downs Rockets 100-89, Harden leaves game in 4th

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden, right, collides with Los Angeles Lakers' Brandon Ingram (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Lakers’ Ingram grateful 4-game suspension wasn’t harsher

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) defends on Houston Rockets' Eric Gordon (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Fight in LeBron’s home Lakers debut, 124-115 loss to Houston

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry celebrates after scoring against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

No surprise, the West title still runs through the Warriors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) calls out a play during the first half of an exhibition NBA basketball game against the Shanghai Sharks Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

‘Melo joins Rockets for Houston’s latest bid to win title

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Prosecutor to review club incident involving Rockets’ Harden

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 19, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James stands on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. The superstar declined his $35.6 million contract option on Friday, June 29, 2018, with Cleveland and will become a free agent. The four-time MVP could re-sign with his hometown Cavaliers, or go in a completely direction. What he decides in the next few days could re-shape the NBA landscape. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

LeBron returns to LA to plot next move as free agency nears

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2016, file photo, LeBron James watches during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs in Cleveland. As the sports world waits to see where the three-time champion intends to play next season and beyond, there remains the real possibility that James could choose to stay in Cleveland, his hoops home for 11 of the past 15 years and where this Northeast Ohio son shares a unique and profound connection with fans who have followed him since his teens. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

LeBron’s home loyalty could push him to re-sign with Cavs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, right, talks to PJ Tucker (4) in the second half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors, Monday, May 14, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Rockets have much to improve heading into Game 2 vs Warriors

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul, right, is fouled by Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Paul finally gets into conference finals as Rockets advance

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, top, leaps over Houston Rockets center Clint Capela, bottom, during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Paul Scores 27 and Harden Has 24 as Houston wins 100-87

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives past Indiana Pacers' Bojan Bogdanovic (44), from Croatia, in the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron stays perfect in first round as Cavs advance

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, right, defends during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Capela scores 26, Rockets eliminate Wolves with 122-104 win

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) is calmed down by James Harden (13) after being separated from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Rockets advance to 2nd round with eyes on bigger goals

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket over Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Paul, Green help Rockets rout Timberwolves 102-82 in Game 2

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns during the first half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Sunday, April 15, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden scores 44 points, Rockets beat Wolves 104-101

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press