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Image 2 of 108 Ben McLemore, right, gets a rebound against the Rockets. Ben McLemore, right, gets a rebound against the Rockets. Photo: John Locher / Associated Press

Image 3 of 108 Donatas Motiejunas, right, loses the ball against the Kings. Donatas Motiejunas, right, loses the ball against the Kings. Photo: John Locher / Associated Press

Image 4 of 108 Quincy Acy reacts after a play against the Rockets. Quincy Acy reacts after a play against the Rockets. Photo: John Locher / Associated Press

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Image 6 of 108 Isaiah Canaan (1) goes up for a shot over Ray McCallum (3). Isaiah Canaan (1) goes up for a shot over Ray McCallum (3). Photo: John Locher / Associated Press

Image 7 of 108 Tarik Black tries to pass around Quincy Acy. Tarik Black tries to pass around Quincy Acy. Photo: John Locher / Associated Press

Image 8 of 108 Robert Covington (33) goes up for a shot against MarShon Brooks. Robert Covington (33) goes up for a shot against MarShon Brooks. Photo: John Locher / Associated Press

Image 9 of 108 <center><b>July 20: Rockets 83, Hornets 79</center></b><h3></h3> Donatas Motiejunas drives during the tournament semifinal game. <center><b>July 20: Rockets 83, Hornets 79</center></b><h3></h3> Donatas Motiejunas drives during the tournament semifinal game. Photo: Garrett Ellwood / NBAE/Getty Images

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Image 11 of 108 The Rockets stand during the national anthem. The Rockets stand during the national anthem. Photo: Garrett Ellwood / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 12 of 108 Noah Vonleh handles the ball. Noah Vonleh handles the ball. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 13 of 108 Jerome Dyson drives to the basket. Jerome Dyson drives to the basket. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 14 of 108 Luke Hancock drives to the basket. Luke Hancock drives to the basket. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

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Image 16 of 108 Isaiah Canaan handles the ball. Isaiah Canaan handles the ball. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 17 of 108 Isaiah Canaan moves the ball up court. Isaiah Canaan moves the ball up court. Photo: Garrett Ellwood / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 18 of 108 Isaiah Canaan moves the ball up court. Isaiah Canaan moves the ball up court. Photo: Garrett Ellwood / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 19 of 108 Mickey McConnell handles the ball. Mickey McConnell handles the ball. Photo: Garrett Ellwood / NBAE/Getty Images

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Image 21 of 108 Noah Vonleh drives to the basket. Noah Vonleh drives to the basket. Photo: Garrett Ellwood / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 22 of 108 P.J. Hairston looks to pull up for a shot. P.J. Hairston looks to pull up for a shot. Photo: Garrett Ellwood / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 23 of 108 Patrick Ewing patrols the Hornets sideline. Patrick Ewing patrols the Hornets sideline. Photo: Garrett Ellwood / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 24 of 108 Rick Fox interviews Isaiah Canaan after the game. Rick Fox interviews Isaiah Canaan after the game. Photo: Garrett Ellwood / NBAE/Getty Images

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Image 26 of 108 <center><b>July 19: Rockets 78, Hawks 71</center></b><h3></h3> Robert Covington and Nick Johnson battle for position against D.J. Shelton. <center><b>July 19: Rockets 78, Hawks 71</center></b><h3></h3> Robert Covington and Nick Johnson battle for position against D.J. Shelton. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 27 of 108 Tarik Black battles for position against Adreian Payne. Tarik Black battles for position against Adreian Payne. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 28 of 108 Isaiah Canaan and Dennis Schroder eye a rebound. Isaiah Canaan and Dennis Schroder eye a rebound. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 29 of 108 <center><b>July 17: Rockets 96, Cavaliers 90</center></b><h3></h3> Nick Johnson shoots the ball against Anthony Bennett. <center><b>July 17: Rockets 96, Cavaliers 90</center></b><h3></h3> Nick Johnson shoots the ball against Anthony Bennett. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

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Image 31 of 108 Donatas Motiejunas puts up a hook shot. Donatas Motiejunas puts up a hook shot. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 32 of 108 Isaiah Canaan, left, and Geron Johnson, right, stand with Jayson Granger, center, during a free throw. Isaiah Canaan, left, and Geron Johnson, right, stand with Jayson Granger, center, during a free throw. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 33 of 108 Will Cherry drives to the basket. Will Cherry drives to the basket. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 34 of 108 Andrew Wiggins handles the ball against Nick Johnson. Andrew Wiggins handles the ball against Nick Johnson. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

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Image 36 of 108 Geron Johnson drives to the basket. Geron Johnson drives to the basket. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 37 of 108 Maarty Leunen boxes out against Andrew Wiggins. Maarty Leunen boxes out against Andrew Wiggins. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 38 of 108 <center><b>July 16: Rockets 93, Raptors 77</center></b><h3></h3> Isaiah Canaan takes a shot during the first half. <center><b>July 16: Rockets 93, Raptors 77</center></b><h3></h3> Isaiah Canaan takes a shot during the first half. Photo: John Locher / Associated Press

Image 39 of 108 Nick Johnson goes up for a shotNick Johnson goes up for a shot. Nick Johnson goes up for a shotNick Johnson goes up for a shot. Photo: John Locher / Associated Press

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Image 41 of 108 Nick Johnson tries to steal the ball from Dwight Buycks. Nick Johnson tries to steal the ball from Dwight Buycks. Photo: John Locher / Associated Press

Image 42 of 108 Tarik Black dunks over Hassan Whiteside. Tarik Black dunks over Hassan Whiteside. Photo: John Locher / Associated Press

Image 43 of 108 Robert Covington drives toward the basket against Bruno Caboclo during the first half. Robert Covington drives toward the basket against Bruno Caboclo during the first half. Photo: John Locher / Associated Press

Image 44 of 108 Robert Covington dribbles on the perimeter. Robert Covington dribbles on the perimeter. Photo: John Locher / Associated Press

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Image 46 of 108 <center><b>July 15: Rockets 83, Clippers 60</center></b><h3></h3> Tarik Black jumps for the tip off against Jon Brockman. <center><b>July 15: Rockets 83, Clippers 60</center></b><h3></h3> Tarik Black jumps for the tip off against Jon Brockman. Photo: Bart Young / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 47 of 108 Donatas Motiejunas attempts a free throw. Donatas Motiejunas attempts a free throw. Photo: Bart Young / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 48 of 108 Isaiah Canaan attempts a free throw. Isaiah Canaan attempts a free throw. Photo: Bart Young / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 49 of 108 Tarik Black attempts a free throw. Tarik Black attempts a free throw. Photo: Bart Young / NBAE/Getty Images

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Image 51 of 108 <center><b>July 13: Blazers 75, Rockets 67</center></b><h3></h3> Nick Johnson looks to pass. <center><b>July 13: Blazers 75, Rockets 67</center></b><h3></h3> Nick Johnson looks to pass. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 52 of 108 Isaiah Canaan goes up for a shot. Isaiah Canaan goes up for a shot. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 53 of 108 Nick Johnson goes up for a layup. Nick Johnson goes up for a layup. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 54 of 108 CJ McCollum takes a shot. CJ McCollum takes a shot. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

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Image 56 of 108 Donatas Motiejunas goes up for a shot. Donatas Motiejunas goes up for a shot. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 57 of 108 Robert Covington handles the ball. Robert Covington handles the ball. Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 58 of 108 Donatas Motiejunas handles the ball . Donatas Motiejunas handles the ball . Photo: Jack Arent / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 59 of 108 <center><b>July 12: Heat 92, Rockets 81</center></b><h3></h3> Miami's James Ennis drives to the basket. <center><b>July 12: Heat 92, Rockets 81</center></b><h3></h3> Miami's James Ennis drives to the basket. Photo: Garrett Ellwood / NBAE/Getty Images

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Image 61 of 108 Miami's Danilo Barthel goes up for a dunk. Miami's Danilo Barthel goes up for a dunk. Photo: Garrett Ellwood / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 62 of 108 Miami's James Ennis goes up for a dunk. Miami's James Ennis goes up for a dunk. Photo: Garrett Ellwood / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 63 of 108 <center><b>July 11: Rockets 101, Nets 75</center></b><h3></h3> Jermaine Marshall puts up a jumper. <center><b>July 11: Rockets 101, Nets 75</center></b><h3></h3> Jermaine Marshall puts up a jumper. Photo: Fernando Medina / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 64 of 108 ORLANDO, FL - JULY 11: Marquis Teague #12 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket against the Houston Rockets during the game during the Samsung NBA Summer League 2014 on July 11, 2014 at Amway Center in Orlando, 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: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) less ORLANDO, FL - JULY 11: Marquis Teague #12 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket against the Houston Rockets during the game during the Samsung NBA Summer League 2014 on July 11, 2014 at Amway Center in ... more Photo: Fernando Medina / NBAE/Getty Images

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Image 66 of 108 Rockets defenders converge on Nets guard Marquis Teague. Rockets defenders converge on Nets guard Marquis Teague. Photo: Fernando Medina / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 67 of 108 Nick Johnson throws one down. Nick Johnson throws one down. Photo: Fernando Medina / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 68 of 108 Maarty Leunen looks to make a pass. Maarty Leunen looks to make a pass. Photo: Fernando Medina / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 69 of 108 Jahii Carson handles the ball on the perimeter. Jahii Carson handles the ball on the perimeter. Photo: Fernando Medina / NBAE/Getty Images

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Image 71 of 108 Maarty Leunen puts up a shot. Maarty Leunen puts up a shot. Photo: Fernando Medina / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 72 of 108 Jahii Carson defends during the first half. Jahii Carson defends during the first half. Photo: Fernando Medina / NBAE/Getty Images

Image 73 of 108 <center><b>July 10: Grizzlies 88, Rockets 74</center></b><h3></h3> Jabari Brown makes a shot against the Grizzlies. <center><b>July 10: Grizzlies 88, Rockets 74</center></b><h3></h3> Jabari Brown makes a shot against the Grizzlies. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 74 of 108 Joe Jackson, right, makes a move to get around Miro Bilan. Joe Jackson, right, makes a move to get around Miro Bilan. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

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Image 76 of 108 Jahii Carson (8) goes to the basket for a shot against the Grizzlies. Jahii Carson (8) goes to the basket for a shot against the Grizzlies. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 77 of 108 Jahii Carson (8) goes to the basket for a shot between Scottie Wilbekin (15) and Terrico White. Jahii Carson (8) goes to the basket for a shot between Scottie Wilbekin (15) and Terrico White. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 78 of 108 Kalin Lucas (14) passes the ball as he gets around Maarty Leunen. Kalin Lucas (14) passes the ball as he gets around Maarty Leunen. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 79 of 108 Jabari Brown, center, makes a shot between Jarnell Stokes (2) and Jordan Adams. Jabari Brown, center, makes a shot between Jarnell Stokes (2) and Jordan Adams. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

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Image 81 of 108 Nick Johnson looks to pass against the Grizzlies. Nick Johnson looks to pass against the Grizzlies. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 82 of 108 Kalin Lucas (14) looks for an opening as he is guarded by Chris Kramer. Kalin Lucas (14) looks for an opening as he is guarded by Chris Kramer. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 83 of 108 Miro Bilan, left, shoots over Jarnell Stokes. Miro Bilan, left, shoots over Jarnell Stokes. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 84 of 108 Nick Johnson, center, loses control of the ball as he goes up for a shot between Kalin Lucas, left, and Deon Thompson. Nick Johnson, center, loses control of the ball as he goes up for a shot between Kalin Lucas, left, and Deon Thompson. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

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Image 86 of 108 Jarnell Stokes (2) grabs a rebound away from Tarik Black. Jarnell Stokes (2) grabs a rebound away from Tarik Black. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 87 of 108 Jahii Carson drives past Scottie Wilbekin. Jahii Carson drives past Scottie Wilbekin. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 88 of 108 <center><b>July 8: 76ers 92, Rockets 71</center></b><h3></h3> Nick Johnson, center, gets to the basket between Philadelphia's Talib Zanna (42) and JaKarr Sampson. <center><b>July 8: 76ers 92, Rockets 71</center></b><h3></h3> Nick Johnson, center, gets to the basket between Philadelphia's Talib Zanna (42) and JaKarr Sampson. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 89 of 108 Tarik Black shoots over Philadelphia' Nerlens Noel. Tarik Black shoots over Philadelphia' Nerlens Noel. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

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Image 91 of 108 Jabari Brown makes a shot as he gets past Philadelphia's Jerami Grant. Jabari Brown makes a shot as he gets past Philadelphia's Jerami Grant. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 92 of 108 Philadelphia's Nerlens Noel drives around Akil Mitchell. Philadelphia's Nerlens Noel drives around Akil Mitchell. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 93 of 108 Philadelphia's Ronald Roberts Jr. attacks the basket as he gets between Tarik Black and Akil Mitchell, right. Philadelphia's Ronald Roberts Jr. attacks the basket as he gets between Tarik Black and Akil Mitchell, right. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 94 of 108 Philadelphia's Casper Ware, left, passes the ball past Akil Mitchell. Philadelphia's Casper Ware, left, passes the ball past Akil Mitchell. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

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Image 96 of 108 Akil Mitchell goes in for a shot as he gets past Philadelphia's Casper Ware. Akil Mitchell goes in for a shot as he gets past Philadelphia's Casper Ware. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 97 of 108 Chris Udofia goes to the basket past Philadelphia's Travis Bader. Chris Udofia goes to the basket past Philadelphia's Travis Bader. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 98 of 108 <center><b>July 7: Magic 87, Rockets 69</center></b><h3></h3> Orlando Magic's Kadeem Batts (20) makes a shot as he gets past Houston Rockets' Miro Bilan (28). <center><b>July 7: Magic 87, Rockets 69</center></b><h3></h3> Orlando Magic's Kadeem Batts (20) makes a shot as he gets past Houston Rockets' Miro Bilan (28). Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 99 of 108 Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon makes a shot against the Rockets. Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon makes a shot against the Rockets. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

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Image 101 of 108 Orlando Magic's Devyn Marble (8) loses the ball as he is fouled by Houston Rockets' Jermaine Marshall, left, while going up for a shot. Orlando Magic's Devyn Marble (8) loses the ball as he is fouled by Houston Rockets' Jermaine Marshall, left, while going up for a shot. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 102 of 108 Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon, right, tries to get around Houston Rockets' Jermaine Marshall (14). Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon, right, tries to get around Houston Rockets' Jermaine Marshall (14). Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 103 of 108 Houston Rockets' Chris Kramer gets to the basket for a shot past Orlando Magic's Kim English (23). Houston Rockets' Chris Kramer gets to the basket for a shot past Orlando Magic's Kim English (23). Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 104 of 108 Houston Rockets' Jahii Carson (8) looks for a way around Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton (4). Houston Rockets' Jahii Carson (8) looks for a way around Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton (4). Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

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Image 106 of 108 Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton (4) drives around Houston Rockets' Nick Johnson (3). Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton (4) drives around Houston Rockets' Nick Johnson (3). Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press

Image 107 of 108 Orlando Magic's Romero Osby, right, looks for a way to the basket past Houston Rockets' Tarik Black. Orlando Magic's Romero Osby, right, looks for a way to the basket past Houston Rockets' Tarik Black. Photo: John Raoux / Associated Press