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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives around Charlotte Hornets guard Michael Carter-Williams (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Paul leads Rockets over Hornets 108-96 for 11th straight win

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Clint Capela (15) reaches for a rebound with New Orleans Pelicans' Rajon Rondo, left, and E'Twaun Moore, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Capela, Harden lead Rockets over Pelicans 130-123

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul, left, exchanges words with Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard after being called for a foul when he knocked Lillard down during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

James Harden scores 48 points, Rockets win 9th in row

By NICK DASCHEL - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden looks at the scoreboard as he sits on the bench in the first half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Rockets pull away for 112-101 win over Jazz

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) keeps the ball from the reach of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Harden has triple-double, Rockets hold off Cavs 117-113

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies Mario Chalmers, front, is restrained by teammate Tyreke Evans after an altercation with Houston Rockets James Harden (13) resulting in technical fouls on both in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

Gasol leads Grizzlies to 98-90 win over Rockets

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FILE - In this June 12, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors players, coaches and owners hold up the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif. Winners of the NBA title in two of the last three seasons, Golden State made it look easy at times a year ago and prevailed in 31 of their final 33 games. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Surprise! Golden State is the team to beat out West, again

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Chris Paul chases a basketball amid lighting and fog machines while he takes part in a promotional video shoot during an NBA basketball media day, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Chris Paul and James Harden hope bond translates to success on court

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

NBA Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving takes photos with fans while he holds a short basketball clinic with young Taiwanese players in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, July 22, 2017.(AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Kyrie Irving and his whacko flat earth theories

By Thom Loverro

Harden intent on winning title in wake of new deal

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Chris Paul waves to fans after being introduced as the newest member of the Houston Rockets Friday, July 14, 2017, in Houston. The nine-time All-Star was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers late last month. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Chris Paul looks to get over playoff hump in Houston

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

CORRECTS TERMS OF CONTRACT - FILE - In this May 9, 2017, file photo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) gestures during Game 5 in the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. The Rockets signed Harden to a four-year contract extension for about $160 million Saturday, July 8, giving him a total six-year deal with $228 million guaranteed. With Harden under contract on his existing deal for another two seasons, the extension will not affect Houston's aggressive pursuit of free agents this summer as the Rockets try to make a run at the Golden State Warriors. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Harden signs extension, giving him richest NBA deal ever

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) goes up under the basket, next to Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement to trade for Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul according to a person familiar with the deal. The league source spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn't finalized the trade. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Rockets acquire Chris Paul from Clippers in 8-player deal

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 23, 2017 file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots between Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley, rear, and guard James Harden, right, in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City. Westbrook will join Houston’s James Harden and San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard as finalists for the league’s MVP award. The winner will be announced Monday, June 26, at the inaugural NBA Awards show. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Westbrook set to learn if his historic season was an MVP one

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 27, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James celebrates the team's win over the Toronto Raptors with J.R. Smith after Game 6 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, in Toronto. This was the sixth time (fifth straight) LeBron James advanced to the NBA Finals. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Higher power: LeBron soaring into 7th straight NBA Finals

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) talks with Kevin Love (0) against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Cleveland. The Celtics won 111-108. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant? Yes please

By Deron Snyder

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James walks upcourt during first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Citizen/King: LeBron James wins NBA citizenship award

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James brings the ball upcourt during first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Boston creamed: Cavs back home after demolishing Celtics

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Players on the Boston Celtics bench watch play during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Cavs send Celtics to record loss, 130-86, lead series 2-0

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden walks the court late in the fourth quarter in Game 6 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, May 11, 2017, in Houston. San Antonio won 114-75. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden’s great season for Rockets ends in embarrassing loss

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press