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Image 2 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Kostas Papanikolaou #16 of the Houston Rockets drives on Chris Andersen #11 of the Miami Heat during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Kostas Papanikolaou #16 of the Houston Rockets drives on Chris Andersen #11 of the Miami Heat during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 3 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat reacts to a play during a preseason game against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat reacts to a play during a preseason game against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 4 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat posts up Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat posts up Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

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Image 6 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Trevor Ariza #1 of the Houston Rockets drives on Luol Deng #9 of the Miami Heat during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Trevor Ariza #1 of the Houston Rockets drives on Luol Deng #9 of the Miami Heat during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 7 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat looks on during a preseason game against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat looks on during a preseason game against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 8 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat and Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets jump ball during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat and Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets jump ball during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 9 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat looks on during a preseason game against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat looks on during a preseason game against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

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Image 11 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat posts up James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat posts up James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 12 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets is fouled by Danny Granger #22 of the Miami Heat during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets is fouled by Danny Granger #22 of the Miami Heat during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 13 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Jason Terry #31 of the Houston Rockets brings the ball up the floor during a preseason game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Jason Terry #31 of the Houston Rockets brings the ball up the floor during a preseason game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 14 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets is fouled during a preseason game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets is fouled during a preseason game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

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Image 16 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets drives on Shawne Williams #43 of the Miami Heat during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets drives on Shawne Williams #43 of the Miami Heat during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 17 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat defends Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat defends Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets during a preseason game at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 18 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Kevin McHale of the Houston Rockets calls a play during a preseason game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Kevin McHale of the Houston Rockets calls a play during a preseason game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 19 of 177 MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: The Miami Heat bench extends into the crowd during a preseason game against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: The Miami Heat bench extends into the crowd during a preseason game against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Arena on October 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

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Image 21 of 177 Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) drives up against Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) drives up against Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 22 of 177 Miami Heat forward Shawne Williams (43) blocks a shot by Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) less Miami Heat forward Shawne Williams (43) blocks a shot by Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo ... more Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 23 of 177 Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) goes up for a shot against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) less Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) goes up for a shot against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo ... more Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 24 of 177 Miami Heat guard Shabazz Napier (13) steals the ball from Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black, right, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) less Miami Heat guard Shabazz Napier (13) steals the ball from Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black, right, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in Miami. (AP ... more Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

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Image 26 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas of Lithuania, right, collides with Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh as he passes the ball during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) less Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas of Lithuania, right, collides with Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh as he passes the ball during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, ... more Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 27 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Ish Smith (5) collides with Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers, right, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in Miami. Smith was charged with an offensive foul on the play. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) less Houston Rockets guard Ish Smith (5) collides with Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers, right, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in Miami. Smith was charged with an ... more Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 28 of 177 Oct. 22: Rockets 90, Magic 89 Houston Rockets' James Harden, right, drives around Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux) less Oct. 22: Rockets 90, Magic 89 Houston Rockets' James Harden, right, drives around Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in ... more Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 29 of 177 Orlando Magic's Kyle O'Quinn (2) and Houston Rockets' Tarik Black (10) go after a rebound during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux) less Orlando Magic's Kyle O'Quinn (2) and Houston Rockets' Tarik Black (10) go after a rebound during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/John ... more Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

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Image 31 of 177 Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton, right, looks to pass the ball as he is guarded by Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux) less Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton, right, looks to pass the ball as he is guarded by Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. ... more Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 32 of 177 Houston Rockets' Kostas Papanikolaou, left, of Greece, and Orlando Magic's Maurice Harkless go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux) less Houston Rockets' Kostas Papanikolaou, left, of Greece, and Orlando Magic's Maurice Harkless go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 22, ... more Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 33 of 177 Houston Rockets' Kostas Papanikolaou (16) grabs a rebound in front of Orlando Magic's Dewayne Dedmon (3) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux) less Houston Rockets' Kostas Papanikolaou (16) grabs a rebound in front of Orlando Magic's Dewayne Dedmon (3) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. ... more Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 34 of 177 Houston Rockets' Donatas Motiejunas, right, of Lithuania, passes the ball as he is guarded by Orlando Magic's Tobias Harris, left, during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux) less Houston Rockets' Donatas Motiejunas, right, of Lithuania, passes the ball as he is guarded by Orlando Magic's Tobias Harris, left, during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., ... more Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

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Image 36 of 177 Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) looks for a way past Orlando Magic's Maurice Harkless, left, during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux) less Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) looks for a way past Orlando Magic's Maurice Harkless, left, during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. (AP ... more Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 37 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) and Francisco Garcia (32) during the player introductions before the start of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) and Francisco Garcia (32) during the player introductions before the start of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 38 of 177 San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) holds the ball up as Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) and Spurs guard Cory Joseph (5) jostle for position during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) holds the ball up as Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) and Spurs guard Cory Joseph (5) jostle for position during the first half of an NBA basketball game at ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 39 of 177 San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) sits on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) sits on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 41 of 177 San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) is knocked back as he was fouled by Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) is knocked back as he was fouled by Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 42 of 177 Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale questions a called foul with official JT Orr during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale questions a called foul with official JT Orr during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 43 of 177 San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) fights for a loose ball with Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) fights for a loose ball with Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 44 of 177 San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) fights for a loose ball with Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) fights for a loose ball with Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 46 of 177 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 47 of 177 San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 48 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) drive through the opening past San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) drive through the opening past San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 49 of 177 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 51 of 177 Houston Rockets center fielder Tarik Black (10) battles against San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets center fielder Tarik Black (10) battles against San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 52 of 177 Houston Rockets center fielder Tarik Black (10) battles against San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets center fielder Tarik Black (10) battles against San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 53 of 177 San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich on the sidelines during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich on the sidelines during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 54 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) slides back on his rear end after his three-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) slides back on his rear end after his three-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 56 of 177 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) hugs San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) after the Rockets win over the Spurs during an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) hugs San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) after the Rockets win over the Spurs during an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 57 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza (1) cracks his neck during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza (1) cracks his neck during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 58 of 177 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) tries to get control of the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Aaron Baynes (16) and Spurs guard Corey Joseph (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) tries to get control of the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Aaron Baynes (16) and Spurs guard Corey Joseph (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 59 of 177 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) picks up the ball from the floor during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) picks up the ball from the floor during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 61 of 177 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 62 of 177 San Antonio Spurs guard Corey Joseph (5) dribbles around Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less San Antonio Spurs guard Corey Joseph (5) dribbles around Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 63 of 177 San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) is defended by Houston Rockets center fielder Tarik Black (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) is defended by Houston Rockets center fielder Tarik Black (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 64 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 66 of 177 Houston Rockets center Joey Dorsey (8) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets center Joey Dorsey (8) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 67 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) looks for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) looks for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 68 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) makes a run to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) makes a run to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 69 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) on the floor after making a run to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) on the floor after making a run to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 71 of 177 Oct. 19: Rockets 90, Warriors 83 Houston Rockets Dwight Howard, left, gets fouled by Golden State Warriors defender David Lee during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Delcia Lopez) less Oct. 19: Rockets 90, Warriors 83 Houston Rockets Dwight Howard, left, gets fouled by Golden State Warriors defender David Lee during the first half of an NBA preseason ... more Photo: Delcia Lopez / Associated Press

Image 72 of 177 Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Delcia Lopez) Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Delcia Lopez) Photo: Delcia Lopez / Associated Press

Image 73 of 177 Houston Rockets Jason Terry, left, is fouled by a Golden State Warriors defender during an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Delcia Lopez) Houston Rockets Jason Terry, left, is fouled by a Golden State Warriors defender during an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Delcia Lopez) Photo: Delcia Lopez / Associated Press

Image 74 of 177 Houston Rockets' Jason Terry, left, drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors' Justin Holiday defends during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Delcia Lopez) less Houston Rockets' Jason Terry, left, drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors' Justin Holiday defends during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. ... more Photo: Delcia Lopez / Associated Press

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Image 76 of 177 Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, left, instructs Andrew Bogut during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Delcia Lopez) Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, left, instructs Andrew Bogut during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Delcia Lopez) Photo: Delcia Lopez / Associated Press

Image 77 of 177 Houston Rockets Donatas Motiejunas, left, and James Harden defend Golden State Warriors Andre Iguodala, center, during an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Delcia Lopez) less Houston Rockets Donatas Motiejunas, left, and James Harden defend Golden State Warriors Andre Iguodala, center, during an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP ... more Photo: Delcia Lopez / Associated Press

Image 78 of 177 Houston Rockets Donatas Motiejunas and Joey Dorsey, center, battle Golden State Warriors Draymond Green, right, during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Delcia Lopez) less Houston Rockets Donatas Motiejunas and Joey Dorsey, center, battle Golden State Warriors Draymond Green, right, during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Hidalgo, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, ... more Photo: Delcia Lopez / Associated Press

Image 79 of 177 Oct. 14: Pelicans 117, Rockets 98 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan, right, reaches for the ball as New Orleans Pelicans guard Jimmer Fredette (32) drives during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The Pelicans defeated the Rockets 117-98. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less Oct. 14: Pelicans 117, Rockets 98 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan, right, reaches for the ball as New Orleans Pelicans guard Jimmer Fredette (32) drives during the second ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

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Image 81 of 177 New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik (3) tries to get around Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik (3) tries to get around Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 82 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Troy Daniels (30) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans guard Jimmer Fredette (32) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less Houston Rockets guard Troy Daniels (30) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans guard Jimmer Fredette (32) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 83 of 177 New Orleans Pelicans center Alexis Ajinca (42) watches as Houston Rockets guard Troy Daniels (30) chases down a loose ball, while Pelicans guard Austin Rivers stands at right during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less New Orleans Pelicans center Alexis Ajinca (42) watches as Houston Rockets guard Troy Daniels (30) chases down a loose ball, while Pelicans guard Austin Rivers stands at right during the first half of an NBA ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 84 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) goes to the basket in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) goes to the basket in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

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Image 86 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The Pelicans defeated the Rockets 117-98. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 87 of 177 New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, right, is fouled by Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, right, is fouled by Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 88 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) has his shot blocked by New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The Pelicans defeated the Rockets 117-98. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) has his shot blocked by New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 89 of 177 New Orleans Pelicans coach Monty Williams gestyres on the sidelines during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less New Orleans Pelicans coach Monty Williams gestyres on the sidelines during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

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Image 91 of 177 New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon (10) reacts after being fouled by Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon (10) reacts after being fouled by Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 92 of 177 New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller (2) and Houston Rockets guard Troy Daniels (30) reach for a loose ball in the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The Pelicans defeated the Rockets 117-98. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller (2) and Houston Rockets guard Troy Daniels (30) reach for a loose ball in the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 93 of 177 Oct. 13: Rockets 95, Grizzlies 92 Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) fights for a rebound with Phoenix Suns forward Anthony Tolliver (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Oct. 13: Rockets 95, Grizzlies 92 Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) fights for a rebound with Phoenix Suns forward Anthony Tolliver (40) during the first half of an NBA ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 94 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Ish Smith (5) defends a drive to the basket by Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Thomas (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Ish Smith (5) defends a drive to the basket by Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Thomas (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Image 96 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza (1) steals the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza (1) steals the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 97 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza (1) is fouled going to the basket by Phoenix Suns center Miles Plumlee (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza (1) is fouled going to the basket by Phoenix Suns center Miles Plumlee (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 98 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 99 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Jeff Adrien (4) goes up for a shot over Phoenix Suns forward Shavlik Randolph (43) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Jeff Adrien (4) goes up for a shot over Phoenix Suns forward Shavlik Randolph (43) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Image 101 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Francisco Garcia (32) holds his wrist after going to the floor during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Francisco Garcia (32) holds his wrist after going to the floor during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 102 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson (3) starts a fast break against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson (3) starts a fast break against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 103 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Anthony Tolliver (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Anthony Tolliver (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 104 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) leaps toward the basket for a layup past Phoenix Suns forward Anthony Tolliver (40) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) leaps toward the basket for a layup past Phoenix Suns forward Anthony Tolliver (40) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Image 106 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) defends a shot by Phoenix Suns guard Archie Goodwin (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) defends a shot by Phoenix Suns guard Archie Goodwin (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 107 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) shoots a layup with Phoenix Suns forward Anthony Tolliver (40) defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) shoots a layup with Phoenix Suns forward Anthony Tolliver (40) defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 108 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) drives to the basket defended by Phoenix Suns guard Archie Goodwin (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) drives to the basket defended by Phoenix Suns guard Archie Goodwin (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 109 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) leaps between Phoenix Suns forward Earl Barron (30) and forward Anthony Tolliver (40) for a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) leaps between Phoenix Suns forward Earl Barron (30) and forward Anthony Tolliver (40) for a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Image 111 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Troy Daniels (30) dives for a loose ball past Phoenix Suns forwards Casey Prather (23) and Anthony Tolliver (40) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Troy Daniels (30) dives for a loose ball past Phoenix Suns forwards Casey Prather (23) and Anthony Tolliver (40) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 112 of 177 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) comes off the bench to greet his teammates during a time out in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) comes off the bench to greet his teammates during a time out in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 113 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson (3) leaps over Phoenix Suns forward Anthony Tolliver (40) and past forward Earl Barron (30) to start a fast break on a turnover during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson (3) leaps over Phoenix Suns forward Anthony Tolliver (40) and past forward Earl Barron (30) to start a fast break on a turnover during the second half of an NBA basketball ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 114 of 177 Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale, center, talks to his players forward Tarik Black (10), guard Nick Johnson (3), forward Terrence Jones (6), guard Patrick Beverley (2) and guard Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale, center, talks to his players forward Tarik Black (10), guard Nick Johnson (3), forward Terrence Jones (6), guard Patrick Beverley (2) and guard Trevor Ariza (1) during ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Image 116 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) applies defensive pressure on Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Ennis (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) applies defensive pressure on Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Ennis (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 117 of 177 Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale reacts on the sidelines during the first half of the Rockets' NBA preseason basketball game against the New Orleans Pelican in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale reacts on the sidelines during the first half of the Rockets' NBA preseason basketball game against the New Orleans Pelican in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 118 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black (10) passes the ball from the floor against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black (10) passes the ball from the floor against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Houston. ( Brett ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 119 of 177 Oct. 9: Rockets 113, Grizzlies 93 Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black falls to the floor during the first quarter of NBA game action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Oct. 9: Rockets 113, Grizzlies 93 Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black falls to the floor during the first quarter of NBA game action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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Image 121 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Ish Smith left, and Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale right, during the first quarter as the Rockets host the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Ish Smith left, and Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale right, during the first quarter as the Rockets host the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 122 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas moves the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas moves the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 123 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson left, and Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen right, chase down the ball during the second quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson left, and Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen right, chase down the ball during the second quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 124 of 177 Houston Rockets guard James Harden left, watches his shot fall into the basket as he falls to the floor as Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee right, looks on during the first quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden left, watches his shot fall into the basket as he falls to the floor as Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee right, looks on during the first quarter of NBA game action at ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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Image 126 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou drives the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou drives the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 127 of 177 Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos left, and Houston Rockets forward Jeff Adrien right, during the second quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos left, and Houston Rockets forward Jeff Adrien right, during the second quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 128 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson shoots the ball during the second quarter as the Rockets host the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson shoots the ball during the second quarter as the Rockets host the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 129 of 177 Houston Rockets guard James Harden left, sets up for a shot over Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee right, during the first quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden left, sets up for a shot over Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee right, during the first quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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Image 131 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan right, shoots the ball over Memphis Grizzlies guard Kalin Lucas left, to score three points during the fourth quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan right, shoots the ball over Memphis Grizzlies guard Kalin Lucas left, to score three points during the fourth quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 132 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza passes the ball during the first quarter of NBA game action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza passes the ball during the first quarter of NBA game action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 133 of 177 Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black right, shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarnell Stokes during the fourth quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black right, shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarnell Stokes during the fourth quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 134 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley center, moves the ball between Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee left, and Grizzlies guard Mike Conley right, during the first quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley center, moves the ball between Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee left, and Grizzlies guard Mike Conley right, during the first quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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Image 136 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan right, shoots over Memphis Grizzlies guard Nick Calathes 2nd from right during the third quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan right, shoots over Memphis Grizzlies guard Nick Calathes 2nd from right during the third quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 137 of 177 Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale right, before the Rockets play the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale right, before the Rockets play the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 138 of 177 Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarnell Stokes left, Grizzlies guard Nick Calathes center, and Houston Rockets forward Jeff Adrien right, battle for the ball during the third quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarnell Stokes left, Grizzlies guard Nick Calathes center, and Houston Rockets forward Jeff Adrien right, battle for the ball during the third quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 139 of 177 Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph left, shoots over Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black right, during the first quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph left, shoots over Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black right, during the first quarter of NBA game action at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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Image 141 of 177 Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza during the first quarter of NBA game action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza during the first quarter of NBA game action against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 142 of 177 Oct. 7: Rockets 111, Mavericks 108 Houston's Ish Smith (5) loses control of the ball on a drive to the basket against Dallas' Greg Smith (4) in the first half. less Oct. 7: Rockets 111, Mavericks 108 Houston's Ish Smith (5) loses control of the ball on a drive to the basket against Dallas' Greg Smith (4) in the first ... more Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 143 of 177 Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer. Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 144 of 177 Nick Johnson (3) drives the baseline past Mavericks guard Jameer Nelson (14) during the first half. Nick Johnson (3) drives the baseline past Mavericks guard Jameer Nelson (14) during the first half. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

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Image 146 of 177 Chandler Parsons (25) and Devin Harris (20) defend as Rockets guard Trevor Ariza moves to the basket. Chandler Parsons (25) and Devin Harris (20) defend as Rockets guard Trevor Ariza moves to the basket. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 147 of 177 Mavericks head athletic trainer Casey Smith, right, cleans up a small injury to Chandler Parsons. Mavericks head athletic trainer Casey Smith, right, cleans up a small injury to Chandler Parsons. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 148 of 177 Dallas' Charlie Villanueva (3) and Raymond Felton (2) defend Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas. Dallas' Charlie Villanueva (3) and Raymond Felton (2) defend Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 149 of 177 Chandler Parsons (25) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer. Chandler Parsons (25) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

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Image 151 of 177 James Harden comes away with a steal against the Mavericks. James Harden comes away with a steal against the Mavericks. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 152 of 177 Dallas' Tyson Chandler (6) defends as Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) looks for an opening to the basket. Dallas' Tyson Chandler (6) defends as Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) looks for an opening to the basket. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 153 of 177 Houston's Nick Johnson (3) and Dallas' Jameer Nelson (14) compete for a loose ball. Houston's Nick Johnson (3) and Dallas' Jameer Nelson (14) compete for a loose ball. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 154 of 177 Brandan Wright (34) defends as Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) attempts to gain control of the ball beneath the basket. Brandan Wright (34) defends as Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) attempts to gain control of the ball beneath the basket. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

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Image 156 of 177 Terrence Jones (6) attempts a shot as Greg Smith (4) defends. Terrence Jones (6) attempts a shot as Greg Smith (4) defends. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 157 of 177 Rockets forward Jeff Adrien (4) makes a pass from the ground after scrambling to grab a loose ball in front of Greg Smith (4). Rockets forward Jeff Adrien (4) makes a pass from the ground after scrambling to grab a loose ball in front of Greg Smith (4). Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 158 of 177 Rockets guard Trevor Ariza (1) defends against Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25). Rockets guard Trevor Ariza (1) defends against Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25). Photo: Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer

Image 159 of 177 Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives with the ball. Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives with the ball. Photo: Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer

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Image 161 of 177 Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) drives to the net. Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) drives to the net. Photo: Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer

Image 162 of 177 Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) attempts to drive by Rockets center Dwight Howard (12). Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) attempts to drive by Rockets center Dwight Howard (12). Photo: Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer

Image 163 of 177 Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) moves the ball by Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16). Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) moves the ball by Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16). Photo: Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer

Image 164 of 177 Mavericks guard Raymond Felton (2) maneuvers around Rockets guard Ish Smith (5). Mavericks guard Raymond Felton (2) maneuvers around Rockets guard Ish Smith (5). Photo: Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer

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Image 166 of 177 Mavericks guard Jameer Nelson (14) drives by Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2). Mavericks guard Jameer Nelson (14) drives by Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2). Photo: Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer

Image 167 of 177 Mavericks center Bernard James (5) blocks a shot by Rockets forward Jeff Adrien (4). Mavericks center Bernard James (5) blocks a shot by Rockets forward Jeff Adrien (4). Photo: Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer

Image 168 of 177 Mavericks guard Devin Harris (20) moves the ball around Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20). Mavericks guard Devin Harris (20) moves the ball around Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20). Photo: Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer

Image 169 of 177 Chandler Parsons is sandwiched between Dwight Howard, left, and Kostas Papanikolaou. Chandler Parsons is sandwiched between Dwight Howard, left, and Kostas Papanikolaou. Photo: Paul Moseley / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Image 171 of 177 Raymond Felton (2) drives on Nick Johnson (3). Raymond Felton (2) drives on Nick Johnson (3). Photo: Paul Moseley / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 172 of 177 Chandler Parsons (25) drives in to score. Chandler Parsons (25) drives in to score. Photo: Paul Moseley / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 173 of 177 Dallas' Monta Ellis (11) and the Rockets' Jeff Adrien (4) collide. Dallas' Monta Ellis (11) and the Rockets' Jeff Adrien (4) collide. Photo: Paul Moseley / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 174 of 177 Houston's Terrence Jones (6) shoots over Dallas' Devin Harris (20). Houston's Terrence Jones (6) shoots over Dallas' Devin Harris (20). Photo: Paul Moseley / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Image 176 of 177 Dallas' Charlie Villanueva cuts between Houston's Donatas Motiejunas (20) and James Harden (13). Dallas' Charlie Villanueva cuts between Houston's Donatas Motiejunas (20) and James Harden (13). Photo: Paul Moseley / McClatchy-Tribune News Service