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Image 2 of 255 Rockets forward Chase Budinger follows through on a dunk during the second half. Budinger finished with a season-high 27 points on 10-of-18 shooting. Rockets forward Chase Budinger follows through on a dunk during the second half. Budinger finished with a season-high 27 points on 10-of-18 shooting. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 3 of 255 New Orleans' Lance Thomas (42) goes for the basket while guarded by Rockets forward Patrick Patterson (54) during the first half. New Orleans' Lance Thomas (42) goes for the basket while guarded by Rockets forward Patrick Patterson (54) during the first half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 4 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic, right, is fouled by New Orleans' Jerome Dyson in the final minutes of Thursday's game. Rockets guard Goran Dragic, right, is fouled by New Orleans' Jerome Dyson in the final minutes of Thursday's game. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

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Image 6 of 255 Rockets forward Marcus Morris (2) tries to block a shot by Hornets forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) during the second half. Rockets forward Marcus Morris (2) tries to block a shot by Hornets forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) during the second half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 7 of 255 Rockets guard Courtney Fortson (9) goes to the basket beside New Orleans' Darryl Watkins, right, during the second half. Rockets guard Courtney Fortson (9) goes to the basket beside New Orleans' Darryl Watkins, right, during the second half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 8 of 255 Hornets coach Monty Williams looks toward the court during the first half. Hornets coach Monty Williams looks toward the court during the first half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 9 of 255 New Orleans' Marco Belinelli watches the final minutes of the game. New Orleans' Marco Belinelli watches the final minutes of the game. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

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Image 11 of 255 New Orleans' Darryl Watkins (31) drives toward the basket in front of Rockets center Greg Smith (0) during the first half. New Orleans' Darryl Watkins (31) drives toward the basket in front of Rockets center Greg Smith (0) during the first half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 12 of 255 New Orleans' Al-Farouq Aminu, left, pushes against Rockets center Greg Smith during the first half. New Orleans' Al-Farouq Aminu, left, pushes against Rockets center Greg Smith during the first half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 13 of 255 New Orleans' Jerome Dyson (11) moves the ball past Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) during the first half. New Orleans' Jerome Dyson (11) moves the ball past Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) during the first half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 14 of 255 April 22: Heat 97, Rockets 88 Heat forward LeBron James, right, shoots over Rockets forward Chandler Parsons during Sunday's game at American Airlines Arena in Miami. James scored a game-high 32 points on 11-of-21 shooting. less April 22: Heat 97, Rockets 88 Heat forward LeBron James, right, shoots over Rockets forward Chandler Parsons during Sunday's game at American Airlines Arena in Miami. James scored a ... more Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

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Image 16 of 255 Heat forward LeBron James (6) dunks the ball against Rockets forward Chase Budinger (10) during the second half. Heat forward LeBron James (6) dunks the ball against Rockets forward Chase Budinger (10) during the second half. Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 17 of 255 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) shoots against Heat forwards LeBron James (6) and Shane Battier (31) during the second half. Parsons scored a career-high 23 points. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) shoots against Heat forwards LeBron James (6) and Shane Battier (31) during the second half. Parsons scored a career-high 23 points. Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 18 of 255 Miami's Norris Cole, right, goes to the basket against Rockets center Marcus Camby during the second quarter. Miami's Norris Cole, right, goes to the basket against Rockets center Marcus Camby during the second quarter. Photo: David Santiago / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 19 of 255 Miami's LeBron James (6) dunks during the first quarter. Miami's LeBron James (6) dunks during the first quarter. Photo: David Santiago / Associated Press

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Image 21 of 255 Heat forward LeBron James (6) goes to the basket against Rockets forward Luis Scola, right, during the first quarter. Heat forward LeBron James (6) goes to the basket against Rockets forward Luis Scola, right, during the first quarter. Photo: David Santiago / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 22 of 255 Rockets head coach Kevin McHale calls out a play during the second half. Rockets head coach Kevin McHale calls out a play during the second half. Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 23 of 255 Heat forward LeBron James, center, passes the ball against Rockets guard Courtney Lee, left, and forward Patrick Patterson during the second quarter. Heat forward LeBron James, center, passes the ball against Rockets guard Courtney Lee, left, and forward Patrick Patterson during the second quarter. Photo: David Santiago / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 24 of 255 Heat forward LeBron James (6) is fouled by Rockets forward Chandler Parsons during the second quarter. Heat forward LeBron James (6) is fouled by Rockets forward Chandler Parsons during the second quarter. Photo: David Santiago / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Image 26 of 255 Heat guard Norris Cole (30) shoots against Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) and guard Goran Dragic during the first half. Heat guard Norris Cole (30) shoots against Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) and guard Goran Dragic during the first half. Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 27 of 255 Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) shoots against Rockets forward Luis Scola during the first half. Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) shoots against Rockets forward Luis Scola during the first half. Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 28 of 255 Heat forward LeBron James, center, looks for an opening past Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5), forward Chandler Parsons, center rear, and forward Patrick Patterson (54) during the second half. Heat forward LeBron James, center, looks for an opening past Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5), forward Chandler Parsons, center rear, and forward Patrick Patterson (54) during the second half. Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 29 of 255 Miami's LeBron James, right, posts up Rockets forward Chandler Parsons. Miami's LeBron James, right, posts up Rockets forward Chandler Parsons. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

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Image 31 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) is fouled by Heat center Dexter Pittman. Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) is fouled by Heat center Dexter Pittman. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 32 of 255 Rockets forward Luis Scola grabs a rebound over Heat forward Udonis Haslem. Rockets forward Luis Scola grabs a rebound over Heat forward Udonis Haslem. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 33 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) drives to the rim during a game against the Miami Heat. Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) drives to the rim during a game against the Miami Heat. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 34 of 255 Rockets forward Marcus Morris, left, drives on Miami's Shane Battier. Rockets forward Marcus Morris, left, drives on Miami's Shane Battier. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

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Image 36 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) and Heat center Dexter Pittman fight for a loose ball. Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) and Heat center Dexter Pittman fight for a loose ball. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 37 of 255 Miami's LeBron James brings the ball up the floor. Miami's LeBron James brings the ball up the floor. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 38 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic is fouled while driving to the rim. Rockets guard Goran Dragic is fouled while driving to the rim. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 39 of 255 Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) drives to the basket during a game against the Miami Heat. Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) drives to the basket during a game against the Miami Heat. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

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Image 41 of 255 Heat forward Shane Battier (31) drives against Rockets forward Marcus Morris during the first half. Heat forward Shane Battier (31) drives against Rockets forward Marcus Morris during the first half. Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 42 of 255 Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) looks for an open teammate past Miami Heat center Joel Anthony during the first half. Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) looks for an open teammate past Miami Heat center Joel Anthony during the first half. Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

Image 43 of 255 Heat forward LeBron James shoots over Chandler Parsons. Heat forward LeBron James shoots over Chandler Parsons. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 44 of 255 Miamis' LeBron James drives on Chase Budinger. Miamis' LeBron James drives on Chase Budinger. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

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Image 46 of 255 Heat forward LeBron James drives to the basket. Heat forward LeBron James drives to the basket. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 47 of 255 Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) takes a shot. Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) takes a shot. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 48 of 255 Miamis' LeBron James finishes off a dunk. Miamis' LeBron James finishes off a dunk. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Image 49 of 255 Heat guard Norris Cole goes up for a shot. Heat guard Norris Cole goes up for a shot. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

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Image 51 of 255 April 21: Rockets 99, Warriors 96 Rockets fiorward Chandler Parsons (25) goes up for a shot as Golden State's Richard Jefferson (44) defends during the third quarter of Saturday night's game at Toyota Center. less April 21: Rockets 99, Warriors 96 Rockets fiorward Chandler Parsons (25) goes up for a shot as Golden State's Richard Jefferson (44) defends during the third quarter of Saturday night's ... more Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press

Image 52 of 255 Golden State's Klay Thompson (11) shoots over Rockets guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the second quarter. Golden State's Klay Thompson (11) shoots over Rockets guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the second quarter. Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press

Image 53 of 255 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) steals the ball from Golden State's Mikki Moore during the third quarter. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) steals the ball from Golden State's Mikki Moore during the third quarter. Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press

Image 54 of 255 Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) dumps a pass by Golden State's Brandon Rush. Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) dumps a pass by Golden State's Brandon Rush. Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Image 56 of 255 Rockets center Samuel Dalembert (21) takes a shot. Rockets center Samuel Dalembert (21) takes a shot. Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 57 of 255 Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) the ball from Golden State's Charles Jenkins (22). Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) the ball from Golden State's Charles Jenkins (22). Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 58 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) and Golden States's Charles Jenkins battle for a loose ball on Saturday. Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) and Golden States's Charles Jenkins battle for a loose ball on Saturday. Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 59 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) lays in a shot. Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) lays in a shot. Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Image 61 of 255 Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) drives around Golden State's Mickell Gladness (32) during the first quarter. Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) drives around Golden State's Mickell Gladness (32) during the first quarter. Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press

Image 62 of 255 Warriors coach Mark Jackson calls out instructions. Warriors coach Mark Jackson calls out instructions. Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 63 of 255 Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) drives for a shot against Golden State's Mickell Gladness. Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) drives for a shot against Golden State's Mickell Gladness. Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 64 of 255 Golden State's Charles Jenkins (22) is fouled by Rockets guard Goran Dragic, right, during the first quarter. Golden State's Charles Jenkins (22) is fouled by Rockets guard Goran Dragic, right, during the first quarter. Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press

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Image 66 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) goes for a shot over Golden State's Mickell Gladness. Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) goes for a shot over Golden State's Mickell Gladness. Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 67 of 255 Rockets forward Marcus Morris (2) is fouled by Golden State's Brandon Rush (4) during the second quarter. Rockets forward Marcus Morris (2) is fouled by Golden State's Brandon Rush (4) during the second quarter. Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press

Image 68 of 255 Rockets forward Chase Budinger (10) goes up for a shot as Golden State's Richard Jefferson (44) defends during the second quarter. Rockets forward Chase Budinger (10) goes up for a shot as Golden State's Richard Jefferson (44) defends during the second quarter. Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press

Image 69 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) pulls down a rebound in front of Golden State's Mickell Gladness (32) during the first quarter. Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) pulls down a rebound in front of Golden State's Mickell Gladness (32) during the first quarter. Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press

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Image 71 of 255 Rocket guard' Goran Dragic (3) knocks the ball loose from Golden State's Charles Jenkins during the third quart. Rocket guard' Goran Dragic (3) knocks the ball loose from Golden State's Charles Jenkins during the third quart. Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press

Image 72 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic, center, puts up a shot against the defense of the Golden State Warriors in the second half. Rockets guard Goran Dragic, center, puts up a shot against the defense of the Golden State Warriors in the second half. Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 73 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) knocks the ball away from Klay Thompson (11) of the Golden State Warriors in the second half. Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) knocks the ball away from Klay Thompson (11) of the Golden State Warriors in the second half. Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 74 of 255 Rockets center Samuel Dalembert (21) of the Houston Rockets wins the battle for a loose ball against Charles Jenkins (22) of the Golden State Warriors in the second half. Rockets center Samuel Dalembert (21) of the Houston Rockets wins the battle for a loose ball against Charles Jenkins (22) of the Golden State Warriors in the second half. Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Image 76 of 255 Rockets coach Kevin McHale leads his team against the Golden State Warriors in the second half. Rockets coach Kevin McHale leads his team against the Golden State Warriors in the second half. Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 77 of 255 Luis Scola (4) fights through the defense of Klay Thompson (11), right, and Mickell Gladness (32) of the Golden State Warriors in the second half. Luis Scola (4) fights through the defense of Klay Thompson (11), right, and Mickell Gladness (32) of the Golden State Warriors in the second half. Photo: George Bridges / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 78 of 255 Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) shoots a 3-pointer as Golden State Warriors' Dominic McGuire, left, defends during the fourth quarter. Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) shoots a 3-pointer as Golden State Warriors' Dominic McGuire, left, defends during the fourth quarter. Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press

Image 79 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) drives the the basket as Golden State Warriors' Jeremy Tyler, right, defends during the third quarter. Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) drives the the basket as Golden State Warriors' Jeremy Tyler, right, defends during the third quarter. Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press

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Image 81 of 255 Apr. 19: Hornets 105, Rockets 99 (OT) Hornets small forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) battles for a loose ball with Rockets shooting guard Courtney Lee (5) and forward Chandler Parsons, right. less Apr. 19: Hornets 105, Rockets 99 (OT) Hornets small forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) battles for a loose ball with Rockets shooting guard Courtney Lee (5) and forward Chandler Parsons, ... more Photo: Gerald Herbert / Associated Press

Image 82 of 255 Hornets point guard Greivis Vasquez (21) battles for a loose ball with Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry. Hornets point guard Greivis Vasquez (21) battles for a loose ball with Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry. Photo: Gerald Herbert / Associated Press

Image 83 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) shoots over Hornets power forward Jason Smith. Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) shoots over Hornets power forward Jason Smith. Photo: Gerald Herbert / Associated Press

Image 84 of 255 Rockets point guard Goran Dragic (3) drives to the basket against Hornets small forward Al-Farouq Aminu. Rockets point guard Goran Dragic (3) drives to the basket against Hornets small forward Al-Farouq Aminu. Photo: Gerald Herbert / Associated Press

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Image 86 of 255 Hornets power forward Jason Smith, second from right, tries to pull in a loose ball as Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) falls to the court. Hornets power forward Jason Smith, second from right, tries to pull in a loose ball as Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) falls to the court. Photo: Gerald Herbert / Associated Press

Image 87 of 255 <b><center>April 18: Mavericks 117, Rockets 110 </center></b> Mavericks center Ian Mahinmi pump fakes in front of Rockets center Marcus Camby. <b><center>April 18: Mavericks 117, Rockets 110 </center></b> Mavericks center Ian Mahinmi pump fakes in front of Rockets center Marcus Camby. Photo: Lara Solt / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 88 of 255 Mavericks guard Jason Terry breaks past Rockets guard Courtney Lee on his way to the basket. Mavericks guard Jason Terry breaks past Rockets guard Courtney Lee on his way to the basket. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 89 of 255 Mavericks forward Shawn Marion drives past Rockets guard Goran Dragic. Mavericks forward Shawn Marion drives past Rockets guard Goran Dragic. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

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Image 91 of 255 Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki rises for a shot. Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki rises for a shot. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 92 of 255 April 16: Nuggets 105, Rockets 102 Courtney Lee (5), Chandler Parsons (25) and Goran Dragic (3) walk off the court after the Rockets' loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Toyota Center. less April 16: Nuggets 105, Rockets 102 Courtney Lee (5), Chandler Parsons (25) and Goran Dragic (3) walk off the court after the Rockets' loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Chronicle

Image 93 of 255 Rockets shooting guard Courtney Lee reacts during the first half. Rockets shooting guard Courtney Lee reacts during the first half. Photo: Cody Duty / Chronicle

Image 94 of 255 Nuggets shooting guard Arron Afflalo, 6, shoots over Rockets Courtney Lee, 5, during the second half. Nuggets shooting guard Arron Afflalo, 6, shoots over Rockets Courtney Lee, 5, during the second half. Photo: Cody Duty / Chronicle

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Image 96 of 255 Houston Rockets Goran Dragic, 3, and Patrick Patterson, 54, react during the second half. Houston Rockets Goran Dragic, 3, and Patrick Patterson, 54, react during the second half. Photo: Cody Duty / Chronicle

Image 97 of 255 Houston Rockets point guard Goran Dragic, right, fights for a lose ball with Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, left, during the first half. Houston Rockets point guard Goran Dragic, right, fights for a lose ball with Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, left, during the first half. Photo: Cody Duty / Chronicle

Image 98 of 255 Houston Rockets shooting guard Courtney Lee, 5, shoots over Denver Nuggets power forward Al Harrington, 7, during the first half. Houston Rockets shooting guard Courtney Lee, 5, shoots over Denver Nuggets power forward Al Harrington, 7, during the first half. Photo: Cody Duty / Chronicle

Image 99 of 255 Rockets power forward Luis Scola, 4, watches as forward Chandler Parsons, 25, is stopped by Nuggets shooting guard Arron Afflalo during the second half. Rockets power forward Luis Scola, 4, watches as forward Chandler Parsons, 25, is stopped by Nuggets shooting guard Arron Afflalo during the second half. Photo: Cody Duty / Chronicle

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Image 101 of 255 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons , 25, is fouled by Denver Nuggets center Kosta Koufos, 41, at the basket during the first half. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons , 25, is fouled by Denver Nuggets center Kosta Koufos, 41, at the basket during the first half. Photo: Cody Duty / Chronicle

Image 102 of 255 Denver Nuggets power forward Al Harrington, left, steals the balls from Houston Rockets power forward Luis Scola, right, during the first half. Denver Nuggets power forward Al Harrington, left, steals the balls from Houston Rockets power forward Luis Scola, right, during the first half. Photo: Cody Duty / Chronicle

Image 103 of 255 Houston Rockets point guard Goran Dragic, right, fights for a lose ball with Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, left, during the first half. Houston Rockets point guard Goran Dragic, right, fights for a lose ball with Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, left, during the first half. Photo: Cody Duty / Chronicle

Image 104 of 255 Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson, right, is driven out of bounds by Rockets point guard Goran Dragic, left, during the first half. Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson, right, is driven out of bounds by Rockets point guard Goran Dragic, left, during the first half. Photo: Cody Duty / Chronicle

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Image 106 of 255 Houston Rockets center Samuel Dalembert, center, is crowded by Denver Nuggets Kenneth Faried, left, Denver Nuggets center Kosta Koufos, center left, and Arron Afflalo, right, during the first half. Houston Rockets center Samuel Dalembert, center, is crowded by Denver Nuggets Kenneth Faried, left, Denver Nuggets center Kosta Koufos, center left, and Arron Afflalo, right, during the first half. Photo: Cody Duty / Chronicle

Image 107 of 255 Houston Rockets power forward Luis Scola, 4, pressures Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee, right, during the first half. Houston Rockets power forward Luis Scola, 4, pressures Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee, right, during the first half. Photo: © 2011 Houston Chronicle

Image 108 of 255 April 15: Nuggets 101, Rockets 86 Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, left, passes the ball past Rockets guard Goran Dragic while falling out of bounds during the second quarter of Sunday's game in Denver. Lawson finished with 20 points and five assists. less April 15: Nuggets 101, Rockets 86 Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, left, passes the ball past Rockets guard Goran Dragic while falling out of bounds during the second quarter of Sunday's game ... more Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 109 of 255 Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) leaps up for a rebound over Nuggets guard Andre Miller (24) during the fourth quarter. Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) leaps up for a rebound over Nuggets guard Andre Miller (24) during the fourth quarter. Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

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Image 111 of 255 Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo, left, drives against Rockets forward Chandler Parsons during the fourth quarter. Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo, left, drives against Rockets forward Chandler Parsons during the fourth quarter. Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 112 of 255 Rockets guard Kyle Lowry sits on the bench during the fourth quarter. Rockets guard Kyle Lowry sits on the bench during the fourth quarter. Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 113 of 255 Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo, left, drives past Rockets forward Chandler Parsons, right, during the fourth quarter. Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo, left, drives past Rockets forward Chandler Parsons, right, during the fourth quarter. Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 114 of 255 Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo (6) tries to maneuver around Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) during the first quarter. Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo (6) tries to maneuver around Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) during the first quarter. Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

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Image 116 of 255 Rockets forward Luis Scola, right, shoots over Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, left, during the first quarter. Rockets forward Luis Scola, right, shoots over Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, left, during the first quarter. Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 117 of 255 Rockets coach Kevin McHale smiles from the sideline. Rockets coach Kevin McHale smiles from the sideline. Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 118 of 255 Rockets forward Chase Budinger (10) grabs a loose ball away from Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) during the first quarter. Rockets forward Chase Budinger (10) grabs a loose ball away from Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) during the first quarter. Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 119 of 255 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) launches a shot in the first quarter. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) launches a shot in the first quarter. Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

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Image 121 of 255 Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, left, tries to steal the ball from Rockets guard Goran Dragic during the first quarter. Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, left, tries to steal the ball from Rockets guard Goran Dragic during the first quarter. Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 122 of 255 Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) takes a shot against the Rockets during the fourth quarter. Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) takes a shot against the Rockets during the fourth quarter. Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 123 of 255 Nuggets coach George Karl reacts to a call during the fourth quarter. Nuggets coach George Karl reacts to a call during the fourth quarter. Photo: Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press

Image 124 of 255 <b><center>April 13: Suns 112, Rockets 105 </center></b> Rockets forward Luis Scola back down Suns forward Channing Frye in the first half. Frye was charged with a foul on the play. <b><center>April 13: Suns 112, Rockets 105 </center></b> Rockets forward Luis Scola back down Suns forward Channing Frye in the first half. Frye was charged with a foul on the play. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

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Image 126 of 255 Suns forward Grant Hill (33) reaches around Rockets guard Kyle Lowry in the second half. Suns forward Grant Hill (33) reaches around Rockets guard Kyle Lowry in the second half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 127 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) passes the ball around Suns forward Channing Frye in the second half. Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) passes the ball around Suns forward Channing Frye in the second half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 128 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) drives into Suns guard Steve Nash in the second half. Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) drives into Suns guard Steve Nash in the second half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 129 of 255 Rockets forward Luis Scola, left, is fouled by Suns center Marcin Gortat in the second half. Rockets forward Luis Scola, left, is fouled by Suns center Marcin Gortat in the second half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

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Image 131 of 255 Rockets guard Kyle Lowry, right, is fouled by Suns forward Grant Hill in the second half. Rockets guard Kyle Lowry, right, is fouled by Suns forward Grant Hill in the second half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 132 of 255 Suns guard Steve Nash goes up for a shot as Rockets guard Goran Dragic tries to block it in the first half. Suns guard Steve Nash goes up for a shot as Rockets guard Goran Dragic tries to block it in the first half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 133 of 255 Suns forward Markieff Morris tries to block a shot by Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) in the first half. Suns forward Markieff Morris tries to block a shot by Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) in the first half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 134 of 255 Suns guard Michael Redd (22) goes to the basket as Rockets forward Chase Budinger defends in the first half. Suns guard Michael Redd (22) goes to the basket as Rockets forward Chase Budinger defends in the first half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

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Image 136 of 255 Suns guard Steve Nash is stripped of the ball by Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) as Rockets forward Patrick Patterson looks on in the first half. Suns guard Steve Nash is stripped of the ball by Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) as Rockets forward Patrick Patterson looks on in the first half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 137 of 255 Suns center Marcin Gortat, left, and Rockets center Marcus Camby, center, and forward Luis Scola go after a rebound in the first half. Suns center Marcin Gortat, left, and Rockets center Marcus Camby, center, and forward Luis Scola go after a rebound in the first half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 138 of 255 Suns guard Michael Redd, center, goes to the basket between Rockets forwards Patrick Patterson (54) and Chandler Parsons, right, in the first half. Suns guard Michael Redd, center, goes to the basket between Rockets forwards Patrick Patterson (54) and Chandler Parsons, right, in the first half. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 139 of 255 April 11: Jazz 103, Rockets 91 Rockets forward Luis Scola, right, passes the ball ahead of Utah's DeMarre Carroll during the second quarter of Wednesday night's game at Toyota Center. Scola finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and four assists. less April 11: Jazz 103, Rockets 91 Rockets forward Luis Scola, right, passes the ball ahead of Utah's DeMarre Carroll during the second quarter of Wednesday night's game at Toyota Center. ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

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Image 141 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic, left, tries to control the ball after Jazz guard Devin Harris knocked it from him during the first quarter. Rockets guard Goran Dragic, left, tries to control the ball after Jazz guard Devin Harris knocked it from him during the first quarter. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

Image 142 of 255 Jazz forward Paul Millsap, left, and Rockets forward Luis Scola, right, scramble to the floor after the ball during the first quarter. Jazz forward Paul Millsap, left, and Rockets forward Luis Scola, right, scramble to the floor after the ball during the first quarter. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

Image 143 of 255 Rockets guard Kyle Lowry, right, works to move around Utah's Alec Burks during the fourth quarter. Rockets guard Kyle Lowry, right, works to move around Utah's Alec Burks during the fourth quarter. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

Image 144 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic, left, works to move around Utah's Derrick Favors during the fourth quarter. Rockets guard Goran Dragic, left, works to move around Utah's Derrick Favors during the fourth quarter. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

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Image 146 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby, left, tries to rebound ahead of Utah's DeMarre Carroll during the third quarter. Rockets center Marcus Camby, left, tries to rebound ahead of Utah's DeMarre Carroll during the third quarter. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

Image 147 of 255 Utah's Paul Millsap, left, is fouled by Rockets forward Luis Scola during the fourth quarter. Utah's Paul Millsap, left, is fouled by Rockets forward Luis Scola during the fourth quarter. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

Image 148 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic, left, tips the ball away from Utah's Jamaal Tinsley during the fourth quarter. Rockets guard Goran Dragic, left, tips the ball away from Utah's Jamaal Tinsley during the fourth quarter. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

Image 149 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic reacts to missing a 3-point shot during the fourth quarter. Rockets guard Goran Dragic reacts to missing a 3-point shot during the fourth quarter. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

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Image 151 of 255 Rockets guard Kyle Lowry protests a non-call during the third quarter. Rockets guard Kyle Lowry protests a non-call during the third quarter. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

Image 152 of 255 Rockets guard Kyle Lowry, left, passes the ball around Utah's Al Jefferson during the fourth quarter. Rockets guard Kyle Lowry, left, passes the ball around Utah's Al Jefferson during the fourth quarter. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

Image 153 of 255 Jazz forward Paul Millsap, left, and Rockets forward Luis Scola tangle over the ball during the first quarter. Jazz forward Paul Millsap, left, and Rockets forward Luis Scola tangle over the ball during the first quarter. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

Image 154 of 255 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons, right, works to take ball around Utah's DeMarre Carroll during the first quarter. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons, right, works to take ball around Utah's DeMarre Carroll during the first quarter. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Chronicle

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Image 156 of 255 April 9: Rockets 94, Trail Blazers 89 Rockets guard Goran Dragic, right, looks to pass as Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge defends during the first quarter. less April 9: Rockets 94, Trail Blazers 89 Rockets guard Goran Dragic, right, looks to pass as Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge defends during the first ... more Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

Image 157 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic, right, from looks to pass against Trail Blazers guard Raymond Felton, left, and J.J. Hickson during the second half. Rockets guard Goran Dragic, right, from looks to pass against Trail Blazers guard Raymond Felton, left, and J.J. Hickson during the second half. Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

Image 158 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic, right, celebrates with teammate Kyle Lowry after Monday's win. Rockets guard Goran Dragic, right, celebrates with teammate Kyle Lowry after Monday's win. Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

Image 159 of 255 Rockets guard Kyle Lowry reacts after he is called for a foul during the second half. Rockets guard Kyle Lowry reacts after he is called for a foul during the second half. Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

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Image 161 of 255 Rockets coach Kevin McHale signals to the referee for a jump ball during the second half. Rockets coach Kevin McHale signals to the referee for a jump ball during the second half. Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

Image 162 of 255 Rockets forward Luis Scola, left, shoots over Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla during the first quarter. Rockets forward Luis Scola, left, shoots over Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla during the first quarter. Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

Image 163 of 255 Rockets forward Luis Scola tries to control the ball as he falls from being fouled during the first quarter. Rockets forward Luis Scola tries to control the ball as he falls from being fouled during the first quarter. Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

Image 164 of 255 Rockets forward Patrick Patterson, left, blocks a shot by Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the second half. Rockets forward Patrick Patterson, left, blocks a shot by Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the second half. Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

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Image 166 of 255 Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, looks to pass against Rockets center Marcus Camby during the first quarter. Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, looks to pass against Rockets center Marcus Camby during the first quarter. Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

Image 167 of 255 Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, front, drives Rockets center Marcus Camby during the first quarter. Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, front, drives Rockets center Marcus Camby during the first quarter. Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

Image 168 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby, right, complains to referee Ron Garretson during the first quarter. Rockets center Marcus Camby, right, complains to referee Ron Garretson during the first quarter. Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

Image 169 of 255 Trail Blazers interim coach Kaleb Canales yells from the bench during the second half. Trail Blazers interim coach Kaleb Canales yells from the bench during the second half. Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

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Image 171 of 255 April 8: Rockets 104, Kings 87 Rockets guard Courtney Lee, left, goes to the basket against Kings guard Jimmer Fredette during the first quarter of Sunday's game in Sacramento, Calif. Lee finished with a game-high 25 points. less April 8: Rockets 104, Kings 87 Rockets guard Courtney Lee, left, goes to the basket against Kings guard Jimmer Fredette during the first quarter of Sunday's game in Sacramento, Calif. ... more Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 172 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby, left, and Kings guard Tyreke Evans dive for the ball during the first quarter. Rockets center Marcus Camby, left, and Kings guard Tyreke Evans dive for the ball during the first quarter. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 173 of 255 Rockets guard Courtney Lee, left, goes to the basket against Kings guard Jimmer Fredette, right, during the first quarter. Rockets guard Courtney Lee, left, goes to the basket against Kings guard Jimmer Fredette, right, during the first quarter. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 174 of 255 Kings guard Isaiah Thomas, center, drives to the basket between Rockets center Samuel Dalembert, left, and forward Luis Scola during the second half. Kings guard Isaiah Thomas, center, drives to the basket between Rockets center Samuel Dalembert, left, and forward Luis Scola during the second half. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

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Image 176 of 255 Kings forward Terrence Williams, right, shoots over Rockets center Samuel Dalembert, left, during the second half. Kings forward Terrence Williams, right, shoots over Rockets center Samuel Dalembert, left, during the second half. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 177 of 255 Kings guard Jimmer Fredette, left, shoots against Rockets guard Courtney Lee during the second half. Kings guard Jimmer Fredette, left, shoots against Rockets guard Courtney Lee during the second half. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 178 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic, left, steals the ball from Kings guard Tyreke Evans during the second half. Rockets guard Goran Dragic, left, steals the ball from Kings guard Tyreke Evans during the second half. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 179 of 255 Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, right, is tripped and fouled by Rockets center Marcus Camby during the first quarter. Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, right, is tripped and fouled by Rockets center Marcus Camby during the first quarter. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

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Image 181 of 255 Rockets forward Chase Budinger, left, and Kings center DeMarcus Cousins battle for the ball during the first quarter. Rockets forward Chase Budinger, left, and Kings center DeMarcus Cousins battle for the ball during the first quarter. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 182 of 255 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons, left, catches a lob pass for the dunk over Kings guard Jimmer Fredette. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons, left, catches a lob pass for the dunk over Kings guard Jimmer Fredette. Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

Image 183 of 255 April 6: Rockets 112, Lakers 107 Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) and Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) battle for possession in the first half of Friday night's game at Staples Center in Los Angeles. less April 6: Rockets 112, Lakers 107 Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) and Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) battle for possession in the first half of Friday night's game at Staples Center in Los ... more Photo: Gus Ruelas / Associated Press

Image 184 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic heads to the basket past Lakers guard Ramon Sessions (7). Rockets guard Goran Dragic heads to the basket past Lakers guard Ramon Sessions (7). Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

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Image 186 of 255 Lakers forward Josh McRoberts throws down a dunk. Lakers forward Josh McRoberts throws down a dunk. Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

Image 187 of 255 Los Angeles' Metta World Peace (15) scores on a layup in front of Courtney Lee. Los Angeles' Metta World Peace (15) scores on a layup in front of Courtney Lee. Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

Image 188 of 255 Rockets forward Luis Scola (4), of Argentina, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol (16) fight for a loose ball in the first half. Rockets forward Luis Scola (4), of Argentina, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol (16) fight for a loose ball in the first half. Photo: Gus Ruelas / Associated Press

Image 189 of 255 Kobe Bryant reacts as he is fouled in front of Goran Dragic. Kobe Bryant reacts as he is fouled in front of Goran Dragic. Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

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Image 191 of 255 Paul Gasol scores on a dunk in front of Courtney Lee. Paul Gasol scores on a dunk in front of Courtney Lee. Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

Image 192 of 255 Kobe Bryant scores in front of Courtney Lee (5) and Goran Dragic (3). Kobe Bryant scores in front of Courtney Lee (5) and Goran Dragic (3). Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

Image 193 of 255 Andrew Bynum reacts to a foul call. Andrew Bynum reacts to a foul call. Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

Image 194 of 255 Andrew Bynum slams home a dunk. Andrew Bynum slams home a dunk. Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

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Image 196 of 255 Kobe Bryant dunks against the Rockets. Kobe Bryant dunks against the Rockets. Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

Image 197 of 255 Andrew Bynum grabs a pass in front of Samuel Dalembert (21). Andrew Bynum grabs a pass in front of Samuel Dalembert (21). Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

Image 198 of 255 Andrew Bynum leaves the game after being ejected with his second technical foul. Andrew Bynum leaves the game after being ejected with his second technical foul. Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

Image 199 of 255 Kobe Bryant scores in front of Marcus Camby (29) and Luis Scola (4). Kobe Bryant scores in front of Marcus Camby (29) and Luis Scola (4). Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

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Image 201 of 255 Kobe Bryant misses a dunk as he is guarded by Chandler Parsons. Kobe Bryant misses a dunk as he is guarded by Chandler Parsons. Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

Image 202 of 255 Metta World Peace speaks to Lakers coach Mike Brown during the game. Metta World Peace speaks to Lakers coach Mike Brown during the game. Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

Image 203 of 255 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) attempts to get by Los Angeles Lakers guard Ramon Sessions (7) on a fast break in the first half. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) attempts to get by Los Angeles Lakers guard Ramon Sessions (7) on a fast break in the first half. Photo: Gus Ruelas / Associated Press

Image 204 of 255 Lakers forward Metta World Peace (15) battles Rockets guard Courtney Lee in the first half. Lakers forward Metta World Peace (15) battles Rockets guard Courtney Lee in the first half. Photo: Gus Ruelas / Associated Press

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Image 206 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) drives on Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake (5) in the first half. Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) drives on Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake (5) in the first half. Photo: Gus Ruelas / Associated Press

Image 207 of 255 Rockets center Samuel Dalembert (21) dunks on Los Angeles Lakers forward Josh McRoberts (6) in the first half. Rockets center Samuel Dalembert (21) dunks on Los Angeles Lakers forward Josh McRoberts (6) in the first half. Photo: Gus Ruelas / Associated Press

Image 208 of 255 Lakers center Andrew Bynum, left, tries to box out Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) in the first half. Lakers center Andrew Bynum, left, tries to box out Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) in the first half. Photo: Gus Ruelas / Associated Press

Image 209 of 255 Los Angeles' Ramon Sessions (7) drives to the basket against Courtney Lee in the first half. Los Angeles' Ramon Sessions (7) drives to the basket against Courtney Lee in the first half. Photo: Robert Gauthier / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Image 211 of 255 Los Angeles's Andrew Bynum, left, flips a pass past Rockets defender Samuel Dalembert in the first half. Los Angeles's Andrew Bynum, left, flips a pass past Rockets defender Samuel Dalembert in the first half. Photo: Robert Gauthier / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 212 of 255 The Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol (16) drives to the basket against Luis Scola. The Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol (16) drives to the basket against Luis Scola. Photo: Robert Gauthier / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 213 of 255 The Los Angeles Lakers' Metta World Peace (15) sneaks past Courtney Lee in the first half. The Los Angeles Lakers' Metta World Peace (15) sneaks past Courtney Lee in the first half. Photo: Robert Gauthier / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Image 214 of 255 The Los Angeles Lakers' Ramon Sessions (7) drives to the basket against Luis Scola (4) in the first half. The Los Angeles Lakers' Ramon Sessions (7) drives to the basket against Luis Scola (4) in the first half. Photo: Robert Gauthier / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Image 216 of 255 <b><center>April 2: Rockets 99, Bulls 93</center></b> Rockets guard Courtney Lee, right, blocks the shot of Bulls forward Carlos Boozer during the first half. <b><center>April 2: Rockets 99, Bulls 93</center></b> Rockets guard Courtney Lee, right, blocks the shot of Bulls forward Carlos Boozer during the first half. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

Image 217 of 255 Bulls forward Taj Gibson tries to get off a shot against Rockets forward Patrick Patterson (54) and and center Marcus Camby. Bulls forward Taj Gibson tries to get off a shot against Rockets forward Patrick Patterson (54) and and center Marcus Camby. Photo: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

Image 218 of 255 Rockets forward Chase Budinger passes the ball past Bulls center Joakim Noah during the second half. Rockets forward Chase Budinger passes the ball past Bulls center Joakim Noah during the second half. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

Image 219 of 255 Rockets guard Courtney Lee falls out of bounds after colliding with Bulls forward Kyle Korver during the second half. Rockets guard Courtney Lee falls out of bounds after colliding with Bulls forward Kyle Korver during the second half. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

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Image 221 of 255 Rockets guard Earl Boykins grabs Bulls guard John Lucas III during the second half. Rockets guard Earl Boykins grabs Bulls guard John Lucas III during the second half. Photo: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

Image 222 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby shoots over Bulls forward Carlos Boozer during the first half. Rockets center Marcus Camby shoots over Bulls forward Carlos Boozer during the first half. Photo: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

Image 223 of 255 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons lays in a shot during the win. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons lays in a shot during the win. Photo: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

Image 224 of 255 Rockets center Marcus Camby rebounds against Bulls forward Taj Gibson during the first half. Rockets center Marcus Camby rebounds against Bulls forward Taj Gibson during the first half. Photo: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

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Image 226 of 255 Bulls center Joakim Noah, left, ties up Rockets forward Luis Scola, resulting in a jump ball, during the second half. Bulls center Joakim Noah, left, ties up Rockets forward Luis Scola, resulting in a jump ball, during the second half. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

Image 227 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic, left, is fouled by Bulls guard C.J. Watson, as Dragic drives the lane during the first half. Rockets guard Goran Dragic, left, is fouled by Bulls guard C.J. Watson, as Dragic drives the lane during the first half. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

Image 228 of 255 Rockets shooting guard Courtney Lee throws a pass away from Bulls shooting guard Ronnie Brewer during the first half. Rockets shooting guard Courtney Lee throws a pass away from Bulls shooting guard Ronnie Brewer during the first half. Photo: Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune

Image 229 of 255 Rockets power forward Luis Scola defends against Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the first half. Rockets power forward Luis Scola defends against Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the first half. Photo: Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune

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Image 231 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) drives past Bulls guard C.J. Watson on a pick set by center Marcus Camby, during the first half. Rockets guard Goran Dragic (3) drives past Bulls guard C.J. Watson on a pick set by center Marcus Camby, during the first half. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

Image 232 of 255 Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) shoots over Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5), as center Marcus Camby watches during the second half. Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) shoots over Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5), as center Marcus Camby watches during the second half. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

Image 233 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic drives between Bulls guard C.J. Watson (7) and center Joakim Noah during the first half. Rockets guard Goran Dragic drives between Bulls guard C.J. Watson (7) and center Joakim Noah during the first half. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

Image 234 of 255 Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) grabs a rebound next to Rockets center Marcus Camby during the first half. Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) grabs a rebound next to Rockets center Marcus Camby during the first half. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

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Image 236 of 255 Bulls center Omer Asik (3) tries to pull in a rebound between Rockets center Samuel Dalembert, left, and forward Patrick Patterson during the first half. Bulls center Omer Asik (3) tries to pull in a rebound between Rockets center Samuel Dalembert, left, and forward Patrick Patterson during the first half. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

Image 237 of 255 Bulls center Joakim Noah dunks over Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) as Richard Hamilton watches during the first half. Bulls center Joakim Noah dunks over Rockets forward Luis Scola (4) as Richard Hamilton watches during the first half. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

Image 238 of 255 Bulls guard Richard Hamilton (32) shoots between Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) and guard Courtney Lee during the first half. Bulls guard Richard Hamilton (32) shoots between Rockets center Marcus Camby (29) and guard Courtney Lee during the first half. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

Image 239 of 255 Luis Scola is greeted by teammates at a timeout late in the game. Luis Scola is greeted by teammates at a timeout late in the game. Photo: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

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Image 241 of 255 April 1: Pacers 104, Rockets 102 (OT) Rockets center Marcus Camby, right, steals the ball from Indiana's George Hill in the second half of Sunday's game at Toyota Center. less April 1: Pacers 104, Rockets 102 (OT) Rockets center Marcus Camby, right, steals the ball from Indiana's George Hill in the second half of Sunday's game at Toyota ... more Photo: Mayra Beltran / Chronicle

Image 242 of 255 Rockets guard Courtney Lee tries to steal the ball from Indiana guard Paul George in the second half. Rockets guard Courtney Lee tries to steal the ball from Indiana guard Paul George in the second half. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Chronicle

Image 243 of 255 Pacers forward Danny Granger celebrates scoring in overtime. Granger finished with a game-high 32 points. Pacers forward Danny Granger celebrates scoring in overtime. Granger finished with a game-high 32 points. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Chronicle

Image 244 of 255 Indiana's Roy Hibbert, rear, celebrates with Danny Granger after Granger scored in overtime. Indiana's Roy Hibbert, rear, celebrates with Danny Granger after Granger scored in overtime. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Chronicle

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Image 246 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic loses possession of the ball to Pacers guard Paul George in the second half. Rockets guard Goran Dragic loses possession of the ball to Pacers guard Paul George in the second half. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Chronicle

Image 247 of 255 Rockets guard Courtney Lee attempts to steal the ball during overtime. Rockets guard Courtney Lee attempts to steal the ball during overtime. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Chronicle

Image 248 of 255 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons scores late in the second half. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons scores late in the second half. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Chronicle

Image 249 of 255 Rockets guard Courtney Lee scores in the second half. Rockets guard Courtney Lee scores in the second half. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Chronicle

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Image 251 of 255 Indiana's Lou Amundson blocks a shot from Rockets center Samuel Dalembert in the first half. Indiana's Lou Amundson blocks a shot from Rockets center Samuel Dalembert in the first half. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Chronicle

Image 252 of 255 Pacers forward David West tries to get around Rockets forward Luis Scola in the second half. Pacers forward David West tries to get around Rockets forward Luis Scola in the second half. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Chronicle

Image 253 of 255 Rockets forward Chandler Parsons tries to get around Pacers forward Danny Granger during overtime. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons tries to get around Pacers forward Danny Granger during overtime. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Chronicle

Image 254 of 255 Rockets guard Goran Dragic is blocked by Indiana's Paul George in the second half. Rockets guard Goran Dragic is blocked by Indiana's Paul George in the second half. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Chronicle