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Image 2 of 123 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons dunks against the Kings. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons dunks against the Kings. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 3 of 123 Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins grabs a rebound against the Rockets. Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins grabs a rebound against the Rockets. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 4 of 123 Omer Asik and Donatas Motiejunas of the Rockets defend a shot by Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins. Omer Asik and Donatas Motiejunas of the Rockets defend a shot by Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

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Image 6 of 123 Rockets shooting guard James Harden defends Derrick Williams of the Kings. Rockets shooting guard James Harden defends Derrick Williams of the Kings. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 7 of 123 Rockets center Dwight Howard grimaces after hurting his knee against the Kings. Rockets center Dwight Howard grimaces after hurting his knee against the Kings. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 8 of 123 Rockets point guard Pat Beverley shoots over DeMarcus Cousins of the Kings. Rockets point guard Pat Beverley shoots over DeMarcus Cousins of the Kings. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 9 of 123 Rockets shooting guard James Harden reacts after making a 3-pointer against the Kings. Rockets shooting guard James Harden reacts after making a 3-pointer against the Kings. Photo: Jose Luis Villegas / MCT/Sacramento Bee

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Image 11 of 123 Rockets shooting guard James Harden attempts a shot as Carl Landry of the Kings defends. Rockets shooting guard James Harden attempts a shot as Carl Landry of the Kings defends. Photo: Jose Luis Villegas / MCT/Sacramento Bee

Image 12 of 123 Rockets center Dwight Howard gets fouled by DeMarcus Cousins of the Kings. Rockets center Dwight Howard gets fouled by DeMarcus Cousins of the Kings. Photo: Jose Luis Villegas / MCT/Sacramento Bee

Image 13 of 123 <b><center>Feb. 27: Clippers 101, Rockets 93</center></b> Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, left, and Rockets forward Terrence Jones battle for a rebound. <b><center>Feb. 27: Clippers 101, Rockets 93</center></b> Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, left, and Rockets forward Terrence Jones battle for a rebound. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

Image 14 of 123 Clippers guard Chris Paul, left, reaches for a loose ball along with Rockets forward Terrence Jones. Clippers guard Chris Paul, left, reaches for a loose ball along with Rockets forward Terrence Jones. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

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Image 16 of 123 Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, puts up a shot as Rockets center Dwight Howard looks on. Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, puts up a shot as Rockets center Dwight Howard looks on. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

Image 17 of 123 Clippers forward Blake Griffin, top, puts up a shot as Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas, of Poland, defends. Clippers forward Blake Griffin, top, puts up a shot as Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas, of Poland, defends. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

Image 18 of 123 Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, puts up a shot as Rockets center Omer Asik, of Turkey, defends. Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, puts up a shot as Rockets center Omer Asik, of Turkey, defends. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

Image 19 of 123 Rockets guard Jeremy Lin, left, passes the ball as Clippers forward Blake Griffin defends. Rockets guard Jeremy Lin, left, passes the ball as Clippers forward Blake Griffin defends. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

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Image 21 of 123 Clippers forward Blake Griffin, second from left, goes up for a shot as Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas, left, of Poland, forward Jordan Hamilton, second from right, and guard James Harden defend. Clippers forward Blake Griffin, second from left, goes up for a shot as Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas, left, of Poland, forward Jordan Hamilton, second from right, and guard James Harden defend. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

Image 22 of 123 Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, right, puts up a shot as Rockets forward Terrence Jones defends. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, right, puts up a shot as Rockets forward Terrence Jones defends. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

Image 23 of 123 <b><center>Feb. 23: Rockets 115, Suns 112</center></b> Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives on Suns forward Channing Frye. <b><center>Feb. 23: Rockets 115, Suns 112</center></b> Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives on Suns forward Channing Frye. Photo: Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

Image 24 of 123 Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley (2) drives against the Suns. Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley (2) drives against the Suns. Photo: Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

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Image 26 of 123 Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) reacts to a no call. Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) reacts to a no call. Photo: Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

Image 27 of 123 Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6), right, dunks on Suns power forward Marcus Morris. Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6), right, dunks on Suns power forward Marcus Morris. Photo: Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

Image 28 of 123 Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley (2) drives on Suns shooting guard Goran Dragic. Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley (2) drives on Suns shooting guard Goran Dragic. Photo: Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

Image 29 of 123 Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) shoots over Suns power forward Channing Frye. Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) shoots over Suns power forward Channing Frye. Photo: Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

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Image 31 of 123 Rockets guard Jeremy Lin (7) drives past Suns guard Goran Dragic. Rockets guard Jeremy Lin (7) drives past Suns guard Goran Dragic. Photo: Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

Image 32 of 123 Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) drives on Suns small forward P.J. Tucker. Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) drives on Suns small forward P.J. Tucker. Photo: Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

Image 33 of 123 Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley (2) shoots over Suns power forward Channing Frye. Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley (2) shoots over Suns power forward Channing Frye. Photo: Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

Image 34 of 123 Suns forward Channing Frye (8) reacts to a foul call. Suns forward Channing Frye (8) reacts to a foul call. Photo: Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

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Image 36 of 123 <b><center>Feb. 20: Warriors 102, Rockets 99 (OT)</center></b> Dwight Howard (12) drives around Jermaine O'Neal. <b><center>Feb. 20: Warriors 102, Rockets 99 (OT)</center></b> Dwight Howard (12) drives around Jermaine O'Neal. Photo: Ben Margot / Associated Press

Image 37 of 123 Steve Blake, left, guards Jeremy Lin. Steve Blake, left, guards Jeremy Lin. Photo: Ben Margot / Associated Press

Image 38 of 123 David Lee shoots over Dwight Howard. David Lee shoots over Dwight Howard. Photo: Ben Margot / Associated Press

Image 39 of 123 Dwight Howard (12) shoots over David Lee, left, and Jermaine O'Neal. Dwight Howard (12) shoots over David Lee, left, and Jermaine O'Neal. Photo: Ben Margot / Associated Press

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Image 41 of 123 James Harden, right, drives against Jordan Crawford. James Harden, right, drives against Jordan Crawford. Photo: Ben Margot / Associated Press

Image 42 of 123 Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Chandler Parsons. Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Chandler Parsons. Photo: Doug Duran / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 43 of 123 Steve Blake, left, drives against Jeremy Lin. Steve Blake, left, drives against Jeremy Lin. Photo: Doug Duran / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 44 of 123 Steve Blake, left, blocks a shot by Chandler Parsons. Steve Blake, left, blocks a shot by Chandler Parsons. Photo: Doug Duran / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Image 46 of 123 David Lee pressures Dwight Howard. David Lee pressures Dwight Howard. Photo: Doug Duran / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 47 of 123 Stephen Curry, bottom, passes the ball to an open teammate as Dwight Howard looms. Stephen Curry, bottom, passes the ball to an open teammate as Dwight Howard looms. Photo: Doug Duran / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 48 of 123 <b><center>Feb. 19: Rockets 134, Lakers 108</center></b> Dwight Howard drives through Wesley Johnson (11) and Chris Kaman. <b><center>Feb. 19: Rockets 134, Lakers 108</center></b> Dwight Howard drives through Wesley Johnson (11) and Chris Kaman. Photo: Wally Skalij / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 49 of 123 Lakers guard Kendall Marshall, right, passes the ball as Rockets forward Terrence Jones defends. Lakers guard Kendall Marshall, right, passes the ball as Rockets forward Terrence Jones defends. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

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Image 51 of 123 Lakers forward Wesley Johnson, left, goes up for a shot as Rockets forward Terrence Jones defends. Lakers forward Wesley Johnson, left, goes up for a shot as Rockets forward Terrence Jones defends. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

Image 52 of 123 Lakers center Robert Sacre puts up a shot as Rockets center Omer Asik, of Turkey, defends. Lakers center Robert Sacre puts up a shot as Rockets center Omer Asik, of Turkey, defends. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

Image 53 of 123 Rockets forward Terrence Jones, lower right, puts up a shot as Lakers forward Jordan Hill, upper right, and center Chris Kaman defend. Rockets forward Terrence Jones, lower right, puts up a shot as Lakers forward Jordan Hill, upper right, and center Chris Kaman defend. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

Image 54 of 123 Rockets center Dwight Howard, right, battles for a rebound with Lakers guard Kendall Marshall. Rockets center Dwight Howard, right, battles for a rebound with Lakers guard Kendall Marshall. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

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Image 56 of 123 Dwight Howard (12) celebrates his dunk. Dwight Howard (12) celebrates his dunk. Photo: Wally Skalij / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 57 of 123 Dwight Howard (12) makes a shot over Chris Kaman. Dwight Howard (12) makes a shot over Chris Kaman. Photo: Wally Skalij / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 58 of 123 Jordan Hill (27) tries to steal the ball away from the James Harden. Jordan Hill (27) tries to steal the ball away from the James Harden. Photo: Wally Skalij / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 59 of 123 Patrick Beverley tries to save the ball from going out of bounds. Patrick Beverley tries to save the ball from going out of bounds. Photo: Wally Skalij / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Image 61 of 123 <b><center>Feb. 12: Rockets 113, Wizards 112</center></b> James Harden of the Houston Rockets (13) celebrates his game-winning layup. <b><center>Feb. 12: Rockets 113, Wizards 112</center></b> James Harden of the Houston Rockets (13) celebrates his game-winning layup. Photo: Eric Christian Smith / For the Chronicle

Image 62 of 123 Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) celebrates teammate James Harden's eventual game-winning two-pointer with teammate Francisco Garcia. Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) celebrates teammate James Harden's eventual game-winning two-pointer with teammate Francisco Garcia. Photo: Eric Christian Smith / For the Chronicle

Image 63 of 123 Houston center Dwight Howard celebrates the Rockets' victory. Houston center Dwight Howard celebrates the Rockets' victory. Photo: Eric Christian Smith / For the Chronicle

Image 64 of 123 Houston center Dwight Howard, right, and guard Jeremy Lin, left, go up for a rebound with Washington guard John Wall. Houston center Dwight Howard, right, and guard Jeremy Lin, left, go up for a rebound with Washington guard John Wall. Photo: Eric Christian Smith / For the Chronicle

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Image 66 of 123 Hakeem Olajuwon acknowledges the crowd during a timeout. Hakeem Olajuwon acknowledges the crowd during a timeout. Photo: Eric Christian Smith / For the Chronicle

Image 67 of 123 Houston center Dwight Howard, left, and Washington center Kevin Seraphin fight for a rebound. Houston center Dwight Howard, left, and Washington center Kevin Seraphin fight for a rebound. Photo: Eric Christian Smith / For the Chronicle

Image 68 of 123 Houston center Omer Asik (3) prevents the ball from going out of bounds. Houston center Omer Asik (3) prevents the ball from going out of bounds. Photo: Eric Christian Smith / For the Chronicle

Image 69 of 123 Houston forward Terrence Jones (6) slam dunks on an alley pop as Washington center Marcin Gortat looks on. Houston forward Terrence Jones (6) slam dunks on an alley pop as Washington center Marcin Gortat looks on. Photo: Eric Christian Smith / For the Chronicle

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Image 71 of 123 Houston guard Jeremy Lin (7) fights for a rebound with Washington center Marcin Gortat. Houston guard Jeremy Lin (7) fights for a rebound with Washington center Marcin Gortat. Photo: Eric Christian Smith / For the Chronicle

Image 72 of 123 Dwight Howard, right, grabs a rebound over Nene. Dwight Howard, right, grabs a rebound over Nene. Photo: Eric Christian Smith / For the Chronicle

Image 73 of 123 <b><center>Feb. 10: Rockets 107, Timberwolves 89</center></b> Rockets point guard Pat Beverley defends Ricky Rubio of the Timberwolves. <b><center>Feb. 10: Rockets 107, Timberwolves 89</center></b> Rockets point guard Pat Beverley defends Ricky Rubio of the Timberwolves. Photo: Jim Mone / Associated Press

Image 74 of 123 Kevin Love of the Timberwolves attempts a shot over Rockets forward Terrence Jones and center Dwight Howard. Kevin Love of the Timberwolves attempts a shot over Rockets forward Terrence Jones and center Dwight Howard. Photo: Jim Mone / Associated Press

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Image 76 of 123 Timberwolves forward Kevin Love drives past Donatas Motiejunas of the Rockets. Timberwolves forward Kevin Love drives past Donatas Motiejunas of the Rockets. Photo: Jim Mone / Associated Press

Image 77 of 123 Rockets center Dwight Howard loses possession against the Timberwolves. Rockets center Dwight Howard loses possession against the Timberwolves. Photo: Jim Mone / Associated Press

Image 78 of 123 Rockets center Dwight Howard attempts a shot against the Timberwolves. Rockets center Dwight Howard attempts a shot against the Timberwolves. Photo: Jim Mone / Associated Press

Image 79 of 123 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons scores two easy points against the Timberwolves. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons scores two easy points against the Timberwolves. Photo: Jim Mone / Associated Press

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Image 81 of 123 Rockets shooting guard James Harden is fouled by Corey Brewer of the Timberwolves as forward Kevin Love looks on. Rockets shooting guard James Harden is fouled by Corey Brewer of the Timberwolves as forward Kevin Love looks on. Photo: Jim Mone / Associated Press

Image 82 of 123 Rockets head coach Kevin McHale looks on as Houston plays the Timberwolves. Rockets head coach Kevin McHale looks on as Houston plays the Timberwolves. Photo: Renee Jones Schneider / Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT

Image 83 of 123 Pat Beverley of the Rockets is defended by Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio. Pat Beverley of the Rockets is defended by Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio. Photo: Jim Mone / Associated Press

Image 84 of 123 Former Rockets draft pick Royce White watches his old team play against the Timberwolves. Former Rockets draft pick Royce White watches his old team play against the Timberwolves. Photo: Renee Jones Schneider / Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT

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Image 86 of 123 <b><center>Feb. 8: Rockets 101, Bucks 95</center></b> James Harden (13) shoots against Khris Middleton (22). <b><center>Feb. 8: Rockets 101, Bucks 95</center></b> James Harden (13) shoots against Khris Middleton (22). Photo: Jeffrey Phelps / Associated Press

Image 87 of 123 Terrence Jones (6) shoots against John Henson. Terrence Jones (6) shoots against John Henson. Photo: Jeffrey Phelps / Associated Press

Image 88 of 123 Pat Beverley (2) drives against Nate Wolters. Pat Beverley (2) drives against Nate Wolters. Photo: Jeffrey Phelps / Associated Press

Image 89 of 123 James Harden (13) steals the ball from Brandon Knight. James Harden (13) steals the ball from Brandon Knight. Photo: Jeffrey Phelps / Associated Press

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Image 91 of 123 Dwight Howard, right, defends against Larry Sanders. Dwight Howard, right, defends against Larry Sanders. Photo: Jeffrey Phelps / Associated Press

Image 92 of 123 Dwight Howard, right, blocks a shot by Giannis Antetokounmpo. Dwight Howard, right, blocks a shot by Giannis Antetokounmpo. Photo: Jeffrey Phelps / Associated Press

Image 93 of 123 Pat Beverley, left, and ZaZa Pachulia reach for a loose ball. Pat Beverley, left, and ZaZa Pachulia reach for a loose ball. Photo: Jeffrey Phelps / Associated Press

Image 94 of 123 James Harden (13) drives against Larry Sanders. James Harden (13) drives against Larry Sanders. Photo: Jeffrey Phelps / Associated Press

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Image 96 of 123 Dwight Howard, right, shoots against Larry Sanders. Dwight Howard, right, shoots against Larry Sanders. Photo: Jeffrey Phelps / Associated Press

Image 97 of 123 James Harden (13) drives against Khris Middleton. James Harden (13) drives against Khris Middleton. Photo: Jeffrey Phelps / Associated Press

Image 98 of 123 <b><center>Feb. 5: Rockets 122, Suns 108</center></b> Suns forward Markieff Morris, left, grabs Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) as Howard looks to the basket. <b><center>Feb. 5: Rockets 122, Suns 108</center></b> Suns forward Markieff Morris, left, grabs Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) as Howard looks to the basket. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 99 of 123 Suns guard Gerald Green (14) looks to pass as he is defended by Rockets guard Jeremy Lin. Suns guard Gerald Green (14) looks to pass as he is defended by Rockets guard Jeremy Lin. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Image 101 of 123 Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) grabs a rebound away from Suns forward Channing Frye. Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) grabs a rebound away from Suns forward Channing Frye. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 102 of 123 Rockets guard Jeremy Lin is fouled by Suns guard Leandro Barbosa (10) on a fast break. Rockets guard Jeremy Lin is fouled by Suns guard Leandro Barbosa (10) on a fast break. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 103 of 123 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives to the basket against Suns forward Marcus Morris. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives to the basket against Suns forward Marcus Morris. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 104 of 123 Rockets guard Jeremy Lin (7) loses the handle on the ball after making contact with Suns guard Goran Dragic. Rockets guard Jeremy Lin (7) loses the handle on the ball after making contact with Suns guard Goran Dragic. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Image 106 of 123 Rockets guard Patrick Beverly (2) looks to pass around Suns center Alex Len (21). Rockets guard Patrick Beverly (2) looks to pass around Suns center Alex Len (21). Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 107 of 123 Rockets center Dwight Howard shoots over Suns center Miles Plumlee (22). Rockets center Dwight Howard shoots over Suns center Miles Plumlee (22). Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 108 of 123 Chandler Parsons (25) and Jeremy Lin (7) high five as they leave the court. Chandler Parsons (25) and Jeremy Lin (7) high five as they leave the court. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 109 of 123 Donatas Motiejunas grabs a rebound away from Suns guard Leandro Barbosa. Donatas Motiejunas grabs a rebound away from Suns guard Leandro Barbosa. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Image 111 of 123 <b><center>Feb. 1: Rockets 106, Cavaliers 92</center></b> Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) attempts to block Rockets power forward Terrence Jones. <b><center>Feb. 1: Rockets 106, Cavaliers 92</center></b> Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) attempts to block Rockets power forward Terrence Jones. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

Image 112 of 123 Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) drives around Cavaliers small forward Luol Deng. Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) drives around Cavaliers small forward Luol Deng. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

Image 113 of 123 Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) dunks. Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) dunks. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

Image 114 of 123 Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) dunks. Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) dunks. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

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Image 116 of 123 Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) is blocked by Cavaliers center Tyler Zeller. Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) is blocked by Cavaliers center Tyler Zeller. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

Image 117 of 123 Rockets small forward Chandler Parsons (25) scores over Cavaliers small forward Luol Deng. Rockets small forward Chandler Parsons (25) scores over Cavaliers small forward Luol Deng. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

Image 118 of 123 Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin (7) drives. Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin (7) drives. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

Image 119 of 123 Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) is blocked by Rockets small forward Chandler Parsons (25) and center Dwight Howard (12). Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) is blocked by Rockets small forward Chandler Parsons (25) and center Dwight Howard (12). Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

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Image 121 of 123 Cavaliers small forward Luol Deng (9) drives the ball toward the basket as Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) attempts to steal the ball. Cavaliers small forward Luol Deng (9) drives the ball toward the basket as Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) attempts to steal the ball. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

Image 122 of 123 Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) dribbles the ball around Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin. Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) dribbles the ball around Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle