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Houston Rockets' James Harden, left, reaches for a loose ball next to Los Angeles Lakers' Reggie Bullock during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

James Harden out for Rockets at Warriors with flu symptoms

Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden, left, passes the ball next to Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Rockets star Harden fined $25,000 for criticizing officials

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 143-120. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) **FILE**

The NBA playoff push starts now with All-Star break ending

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Team LeBron's LeBron James, of the Cleveland Cavaliers works against Team Giannis' Paul George, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Team Giannis' Joel Embiid, of the Philadelphia 76ers, during the second half of an NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. The Team LeBron won 178-164. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Team LeBron rallies to beat Team Giannis, 178-164, in NBA All-Star Game

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) collides with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nerlens Noel (3) after attempting to block a shot at the end of the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Davis kept his left arm still as he walked to the locker room shortly after fouling Noel on an attempted shot block with his left hand. When the second half began, the Pelicans announced that Davis was out of the remainder of the game with a left shoulder injury, The Pelicans won 131-122. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

At All-Star Game, Anthony Davis finds himself in spotlight

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Feb. 6, 2018, file photo, Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (31) defends as Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) take a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in New York. At center, in an Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Golden State Warriors react as teammate Stephen Curry shoots a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, in New York. At right, in a Feb. 6, 2019, file photo, Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) attempts a three-point basket during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, in Dallas. The step-back 3-pointer is the perfect weapon for the modern NBA, practically a necessity in a game where the ability to find space to shoot from behind the arc is more valued than ever before. (AP Photo/File)

Step-back 3 NBA’s new weapon, though not a shot for everyone

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

File-This April 6, 2009, file photo shows former North Carolina and NBA player Michael Jordan at halftime of the championship game at the men's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament. It’s well-known that Jordan uses failure to motivate him. The only thing seemingly that has eluded the 55-year-old Jordan is ultimate success as an executive and team owner. His Hornets have yet to win a playoff series since he took over as majority owner nine years ago and they remain marred in NBA mediocrity while struggling to compete in a small market. But Jordan wants to keep his team, and the city, relevant. It’s one reason he aggressively pursued the All-Star game with such vigor. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) **FILE**

Michael Jordan: 6 NBA titles tougher than James Harden, Russell Westbrook streaks

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) argues with an official during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Trae Young leads Hawks past LeBron James, Lakers 117-113

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Maximilian Kleber (42) shoots as Houston Rockets guard James Harden defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden runs 30-point streak to 30, Rockets beat Mavs 120-104

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, center goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings' Buddy Hield, left, and others during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Harden makes 8 3s as Rockets thump Kings 127-101

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives on Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) **FILE**

LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo choose their teams for the All-Star Game

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) scores around Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game,, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Harden scores 44 points, Rockets beat Suns 118-110

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Houston Rockets forward Kenneth Faried, center, shoots as New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) and center Jahlil Okafor defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Okafor helps short-handed Pelicans beat Rockets 121-116

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles around Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Fear The Beard: James Harden on a roll, revives Houston

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles around Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden scores 40 in Rockets’ 103-98 comeback win over Magic

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden scores 35 in Rockets’ 121-119 win over Raptors

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) goes up for a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid leads 76ers to 121-93 rout of Harden, Rockets

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket as Los Angeles Lakers center Tyson Chandler defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden scores 48 points, Rockets beat Lakers 138-134 in OT

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) shoots as Brooklyn Nets' Treveon Graham (21) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden scores 58 points in Rockets’ OT loss to Nets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' Jevon Carter, left, defends against Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Houston.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden’s 57 points lead Rockets over Grizzlies, 112-94

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press