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FILE - In this Monday, May 5, 2014 file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) in the first quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City. A person with knowledge of the situation says the Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for Chris Paul, a shake up of top point guards and a move that reunites Westbrook with James Harden, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Analysis: Westbrook, Harden will need to change their games

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Damian Lillard, Kemba Walker, LeBron James among noteworthy All-NBA picks

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden stands on the court during the first half in Game 6 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors on Friday, May 10, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Rockets ousted from playoffs by Warriors again

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, falls down after being bumped by Houston Rockets guard James Harden during the first half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden scores 38 as Rockets even series with Warriors

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, right, defends against Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) during the second half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Warriors-Rockets has championship feel

By Deron Snyder

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles as Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala defends during the second half of Game 3 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) ** FILE **

Harden scores 41 as Rockets outlast Warriors 126-121 in OT

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, right, defends against Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) during the second half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Rockets look to avoid falling in 0-3 hole against Warriors

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden watches from the bench during the first half of Game 2 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Harden still dealing with eye injury; will play in Game 3

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden wipes his injured eye with a towel during the first half of Game 2 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) ** FILE **

James Harden played with blurred vision, stinging eyes after injury

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson reacts after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the first half of Game 2 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Durant leads the way again, Warriors lead Rockets 2-0

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, left, is fouled by Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala during the first half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Officiating becomes focus of Warriors-Rockets Game 1

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown dunks over Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of Game 1 of a second round NBA basketball playoff series Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Celtics won 112-90 to take a 1-0 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) **FILE**

Rockets, Bucks seek to avoid falling into 0-2 holes

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts with forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kevin Durant’s 35 points carry Warriors past Rockets in Game 1

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts to an official's call during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball playoff series against the Utah Jazz, in Houston, Wednesday, April 24, 2019. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rockets eager for another chance at the champion Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul in the first half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) **FILE**

D’Antoni: Harden not only MVP, but most improved, too

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket against Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball playoff series, in Houston, Wednesday, April 24, 2019. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden helps Rockets eliminate Jazz with 100-93 win

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry stands on the court during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Warriors won 113-105. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Warriors will try to eliminate Los Angeles at home

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, left, fouls Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) as he drives to the basket in the first half during Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz stave off elimination with 107-91 win over Rockets

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Bucks, Rockets have shot to sweep Pistons and Jazz on road

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul in the first half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) **FILE**

Rockets beat Jazz 104-101 for 3-0 series lead

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press