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Image 2 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson, left, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova, right, battle for the rebound during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) less Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson, left, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova, right, battle for the rebound during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren ... more Photo: Darren Hauck / Associated Press

Image 3 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black, right, goes up for a basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) less Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black, right, goes up for a basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP ... more Photo: Darren Hauck / Associated Press

Image 4 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, right, runs into Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, right, runs into Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP ... more Photo: Darren Hauck / Associated Press

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Image 6 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black, right, goes up for a basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) less Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black, right, goes up for a basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP ... more Photo: Darren Hauck / Associated Press

Image 7 of 484 Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova, front, pulls down a rebound against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova, front, pulls down a rebound against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Photo: Darren Hauck / Associated Press

Image 8 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry, left, goes up for a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry, left, goes up for a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Photo: Darren Hauck / Associated Press

Image 9 of 484 Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) slam-dunks against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) slam-dunks against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Photo: Darren Hauck / Associated Press

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Image 11 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, back, is charged with a offensive foul against Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova, front, during the first half of a NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, back, is charged with a offensive foul against Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova, front, during the first half of a NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in ... more Photo: Darren Hauck / Associated Press

Image 12 of 484 Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova, right, takes a jump shot against Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) less Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova, right, takes a jump shot against Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP ... more Photo: Associated Press

Image 13 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, right, steals the ball from Khris Middleton, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, right, steals the ball from Khris Middleton, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Photo: Associated Press

Image 14 of 484 Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova, left, is defended by Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) less Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova, left, is defended by Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren ... more Photo: Associated Press

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Image 16 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson, back, fouls Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson, back, fouls Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Photo: Associated Press

Image 17 of 484 Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker, right, goes up for a basket against Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) less Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker, right, goes up for a basket against Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in ... more Photo: Associated Press

Image 18 of 484 New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) tries to pass against Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard's defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) tries to pass against Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard's defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 19 of 484 Nov. 28: Clippers 102, Rockets 85 Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks between Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Nov. 28: Clippers 102, Rockets 85 Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks between Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) during the ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 21 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up for the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up for the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 22 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up for the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up for the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 23 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up for the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up for the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 24 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up for the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up for the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 26 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up for the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up for the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 27 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey (8) dunks the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey (8) dunks the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 28 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey (8) reacts to a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey (8) reacts to a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 29 of 484 Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers argues a call with official Josh Tiven during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers argues a call with official Josh Tiven during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 31 of 484 Los Angeles Clippers forward Hedo Turkoglu (15) tries to hold off Houston Rockets guard Francisco Garcia (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Clippers forward Hedo Turkoglu (15) tries to hold off Houston Rockets guard Francisco Garcia (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 32 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) tries to get the crowd fired up during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) tries to get the crowd fired up during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 33 of 484 Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) is double teamed by Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) and Rockets guard Francisco Garcia (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) is double teamed by Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) and Rockets guard Francisco Garcia (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 34 of 484 Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) on the bench in his suit during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) on the bench in his suit during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 36 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) battles against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) battles against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 37 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) battles against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) battles against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Spencer Hawes (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 38 of 484 Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers on the floor during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers on the floor during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 39 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) prepares to shoot a technical during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) prepares to shoot a technical during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 41 of 484 Former Houston Rockets player Steve Francis participates in the t-shirt toss during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Former Houston Rockets player Steve Francis participates in the t-shirt toss during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 42 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson (3) with a turnover during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson (3) with a turnover during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 43 of 484 Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) waves to Houston Rockets guard James Harden's mother before the start of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) waves to Houston Rockets guard James Harden's mother before the start of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 44 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) hits one of his three-pointers during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) hits one of his three-pointers during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 46 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) reacts after hitting one of his three-pointers during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) reacts after hitting one of his three-pointers during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 47 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) falls into the first row of seats and Houston Rockets fan Tim Wallace during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) falls into the first row of seats and Houston Rockets fan Tim Wallace during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 48 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) flies up to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) flies up to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 49 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) runs against Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) runs against Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 51 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 52 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) falls to the ground injured during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) falls to the ground injured during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 53 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) falls to the ground injured during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) falls to the ground injured during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 54 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) reacts after being injured on a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) reacts after being injured on a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 56 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) walks back to the locker room after being injured on a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) walks back to the locker room after being injured on a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 57 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) walks back to the locker room after being injured on a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) walks back to the locker room after being injured on a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 58 of 484 Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) passes the ball over Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) and Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) passes the ball over Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) and Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 59 of 484 Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) tries to get a shot over Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) tries to get a shot over Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 61 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) falls back from Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) falls back from Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 62 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) tries to defend the goal against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) tries to defend the goal against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 63 of 484 Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) battles against Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) battles against Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 64 of 484 Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) falls as he and Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) chased a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) falls as he and Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) chased a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 66 of 484 Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) falls as he and Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) chased a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) falls as he and Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) chased a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 67 of 484 Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) falls as he and Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) chased a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) falls as he and Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) chased a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Friday, Nov. 28, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 68 of 484 Nov. 26: Rockets 102, Kings 89 Rockets guard James Harden soars through the air for a dunk during the second half of an NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Nov. 26: Rockets 102, Kings 89 Rockets guard James Harden soars through the air for a dunk during the second half of an NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 69 of 484 Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins defends as Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan drives past him to the basket, during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins defends as Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan drives past him to the basket, during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

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Image 71 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan lays up a basket as Sacramento Kings guard Ramon Sessions looks on during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan lays up a basket as Sacramento Kings guard Ramon Sessions looks on during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 72 of 484 Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore and forward Omri Casspi defend as Houston Rockets guard James Harden drives toward the basket during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore and forward Omri Casspi defend as Houston Rockets guard James Harden drives toward the basket during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 73 of 484 Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore defends as Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan loses possession of the ball during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore defends as Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan loses possession of the ball during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 74 of 484 Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore defends as Houston Rockets guard James Harden puts in a basket during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore defends as Houston Rockets guard James Harden puts in a basket during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

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Image 76 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas defends as Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore drives toward the basket during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas defends as Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore drives toward the basket during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 77 of 484 Sacramento Kings forward Derrick Williams loses possession of the ball as Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey defends during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Sacramento Kings forward Derrick Williams loses possession of the ball as Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey defends during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 78 of 484 Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi loses possession of the ball as Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas defends during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi loses possession of the ball as Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas defends during the first half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 79 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan reacts after guard James Harden scored during the first half of an NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan reacts after guard James Harden scored during the first half of an NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

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Image 81 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 82 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry reacts after sinking a three-pointer during the first half of an NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry reacts after sinking a three-pointer during the first half of an NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 83 of 484 Sacramento Kings guard Ray McCallum and forward Carl Landry defend as Houston Rockets guard James Harden drives toward the basket during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Sacramento Kings guard Ray McCallum and forward Carl Landry defend as Houston Rockets guard James Harden drives toward the basket during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 84 of 484 Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore defends as Houston Rockets guard James Harden drives toward the basket during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore defends as Houston Rockets guard James Harden drives toward the basket during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

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Image 86 of 484 Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson and center DeMarcus Cousins defend as Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black goes up for a shot during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson and center DeMarcus Cousins defend as Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black goes up for a shot during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 87 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden soars through the air for a dunk during the second half of an NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden soars through the air for a dunk during the second half of an NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 88 of 484 Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins and Houston Rockets guard James Harden reach for the ball during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins and Houston Rockets guard James Harden reach for the ball during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 89 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas pressures Sacramento Kings guard Nik Stauskas as teammate Kostas Papanikolaou knocks the ball loose during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas pressures Sacramento Kings guard Nik Stauskas as teammate Kostas Papanikolaou knocks the ball loose during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

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Image 91 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas and guard Isaiah Canaan pressure Sacramento Kings guard Ramon Sessions during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas and guard Isaiah Canaan pressure Sacramento Kings guard Ramon Sessions during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 92 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas and guard Isaiah Canaan pressure Sacramento Kings guard Ramon Sessions during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas and guard Isaiah Canaan pressure Sacramento Kings guard Ramon Sessions during the second half of an NBA game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in ... more Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

Image 93 of 484 Nov. 24: Rockets 91, Knicks 86 Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) works his way around New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Nov. 24: Rockets 91, Knicks 86 Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) works his way around New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 94 of 484 Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 96 of 484 New York Knicks Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) climbs on top of Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan's shoulder as he goes up against Rockets Kostas Papanikolaou (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less New York Knicks Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) climbs on top of Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan's shoulder as he goes up against Rockets Kostas Papanikolaou (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 97 of 484 New York Knicks Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) climbs on top of Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan's shoulder as he goes up against Rockets Kostas Papanikolaou (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less New York Knicks Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) climbs on top of Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan's shoulder as he goes up against Rockets Kostas Papanikolaou (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 98 of 484 New York Knicks Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) climbs on top of Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan's shoulder as he goes up against Rockets Kostas Papanikolaou (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less New York Knicks Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) climbs on top of Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan's shoulder as he goes up against Rockets Kostas Papanikolaou (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 99 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) tries to get the crowd fired up with Trevor Ariza (1) during a time out in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) tries to get the crowd fired up with Trevor Ariza (1) during a time out in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 101 of 484 New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher argues a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher argues a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 102 of 484 A Houston Rockets fan flashes a "Fear the Beard" sign after one of hi three-pointers during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less A Houston Rockets fan flashes a "Fear the Beard" sign after one of hi three-pointers during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 103 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) passes the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) passes the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 104 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) battles against New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) battles against New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 106 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) fights for the ball against New York Knicks guard Shane Larkin (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) fights for the ball against New York Knicks guard Shane Larkin (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 107 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) fights for the ball against New York Knicks guard Shane Larkin (0) and Knicks center Samuel Dalembert (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) fights for the ball against New York Knicks guard Shane Larkin (0) and Knicks center Samuel Dalembert (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 108 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) stares down New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) stares down New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 109 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after one of his three-pointers during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after one of his three-pointers during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 111 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey (8) reacts after being fouled as he went ofor the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Joey Dorsey (8) reacts after being fouled as he went ofor the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 112 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) gets sandwiched by New York Knicks guard Pablo Prigioni (9) and Knicks guard Iman Shumpert (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) gets sandwiched by New York Knicks guard Pablo Prigioni (9) and Knicks guard Iman Shumpert (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 113 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is fouled by New York Knicks guard Pablo Prigioni (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is fouled by New York Knicks guard Pablo Prigioni (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 114 of 484 New York Knicks guard Iman Shumpert (21) puts his hands on Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less New York Knicks guard Iman Shumpert (21) puts his hands on Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 116 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) jumps to pass the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) jumps to pass the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 117 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden is given an award by Les Alexander during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard James Harden is given an award by Les Alexander during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 118 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) runs to the basket against New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) runs to the basket against New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 119 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) runs into New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) runs into New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 121 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) runs into New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) runs into New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 122 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) watches the ball to go out of bounds during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) watches the ball to go out of bounds during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 123 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) passes the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) passes the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 124 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) passes the ball between New York Knicks center Samuel Dalembert (11) and forward Quincy Acy (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) passes the ball between New York Knicks center Samuel Dalembert (11) and forward Quincy Acy (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 126 of 484 New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 127 of 484 Houston Texans Johnathan Joseph and Brian Cushing court side during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Texans Johnathan Joseph and Brian Cushing court side during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 128 of 484 New York Knicks forward Quincy Acy (4) and Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) chase a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less New York Knicks forward Quincy Acy (4) and Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) chase a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 129 of 484 New York Knicks forward Quincy Acy (4) and Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) chase a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less New York Knicks forward Quincy Acy (4) and Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) chase a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 131 of 484 Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard in street clothes during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard in street clothes during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 132 of 484 Nov. 22: Rockets 95, Mavericks 92 Houston Rockets guards James Harden (13) and Patrick Beverley (2) celebrate after a 95-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Nov. 22: Rockets 95, Mavericks 92 Houston Rockets guards James Harden (13) and Patrick Beverley (2) celebrate after a 95-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 133 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) is founded by Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) as they chase a loose ball during the final minute of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. Ariza hit both free throws to give the Rockets a 95-92 victory. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) is founded by Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) as they chase a loose ball during the final minute of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 134 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) celebrates with guard James Harden (13) and happy Rockets fans after Harden was fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons, bottom, for a 3-point play to give the Rockets the lead with 28 seconds left to play in an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) celebrates with guard James Harden (13) and happy Rockets fans after Harden was fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons, bottom, for a 3-point play ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Image 136 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons for a 3-point play to give the Rockets the lead with 28 seconds left to play in an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons for a 3-point play to give the Rockets the lead with 28 seconds left to play in an NBA basketball game at Toyota ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 137 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks forward Brandan Wright (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks forward Brandan Wright (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 138 of 484 Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard cheers a 3-pointer from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard cheers a 3-pointer from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 139 of 484 Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) gestures to his bench as he takes the court with Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) following a timeout during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) gestures to his bench as he takes the court with Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) following a timeout during the first half of an NBA basketball game at ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Image 141 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Richard Jefferson (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Richard Jefferson (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 142 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Brandan Wright (34) and forward Chandler Parsons (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Brandan Wright (34) and forward Chandler Parsons (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 143 of 484 Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale huddles his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale huddles his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 144 of 484 Houston Rockets guards Jason Terry (31) and Francisco Garcia (32) defend Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guards Jason Terry (31) and Francisco Garcia (32) defend Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Image 146 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes a tumble as he loses the ball to Dallas Mavericks guard Jameer Nelson and forward Chandler Parsons during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes a tumble as he loses the ball to Dallas Mavericks guard Jameer Nelson and forward Chandler Parsons during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 147 of 484 Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki fights for rebounding position against Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki fights for rebounding position against Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 148 of 484 Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons kisses the ball before the opening tipoff of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons kisses the ball before the opening tipoff of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 149 of 484 Houston Rockets fans heckle Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets fans heckle Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Image 151 of 484 Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons greets Houston Rockets fans before an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons greets Houston Rockets fans before an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 152 of 484 Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons hugs Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons hugs Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 153 of 484 Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons gets a high five from team owner Mark Cuban before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons gets a high five from team owner Mark Cuban before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Houston. ( Smiley ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 154 of 484 Nov. 19: Lakers 98, Rockets 92 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) grabs the rebound from Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Nov. 19: Lakers 98, Rockets 92 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) grabs the rebound from Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the second quarter of an NBA ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 156 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) runs up the court with Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) in the background during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) runs up the court with Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) in the background during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 157 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) jumps up to try to keep Los Angeles Lakers forward Carlos Boozer (5) from scoring during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) jumps up to try to keep Los Angeles Lakers forward Carlos Boozer (5) from scoring during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 158 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) battles against Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) battles against Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 159 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) defends the goal against Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) defends the goal against Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 161 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) defends against Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) defends against Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 162 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) defends against Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) defends against Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 163 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) tries to go up for a basket against Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) tries to go up for a basket against Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 164 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 166 of 484 The Houston Rockets bench minus center Dwight Howard, who remained during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less The Houston Rockets bench minus center Dwight Howard, who remained during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 167 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) jumps up over Los Angeles Lakers forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) jumps up over Los Angeles Lakers forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 168 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) runs into Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) runs into Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 169 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) under the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) under the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 171 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers forward Wesley Johnson (11) battles against Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers forward Wesley Johnson (11) battles against Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 172 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) reacts with Jason Terry (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) reacts with Jason Terry (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 173 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) charges to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) charges to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 174 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) falls after charging to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) falls after charging to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 176 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) falls after charging to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) falls after charging to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 177 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reaches for a loose ball against Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reaches for a loose ball against Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 178 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers forward Ed Davis (21) and Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reach up for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers forward Ed Davis (21) and Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reach up for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 179 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) reacts after one of his three-pointers during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) reacts after one of his three-pointers during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 181 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) battles against Houston Rockets guard Francisco Garcia (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) battles against Houston Rockets guard Francisco Garcia (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 182 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) battles against Houston Rockets guard Francisco Garcia (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) battles against Houston Rockets guard Francisco Garcia (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 183 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts after drawing a foul late during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts after drawing a foul late during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 184 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) goes up for a basket against Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) and James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) goes up for a basket against Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) and James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 186 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers Wesley Johnson (11) and Nick Young (0) react as the Lakers overtake the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers Wesley Johnson (11) and Nick Young (0) react as the Lakers overtake the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 187 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) battles against Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) and Ed Davis (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) battles against Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) and Ed Davis (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 188 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) tosses the ball over Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) tosses the ball over Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 189 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) against Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) against Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 191 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) battles against Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) battles against Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 192 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) tries to set up a shot against Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) tries to set up a shot against Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 193 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) tosses the ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) tosses the ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 194 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) goes up for a basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) goes up for a basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 196 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Carlos Boozer (5) watch a loose ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou (16) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Carlos Boozer (5) watch a loose ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 197 of 484 Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reaches out for a rebound against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reaches out for a rebound against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 198 of 484 Houston Rockets Kostas Papanikolaou (16), Patrick Beverley (2) and James Harden (13) try to stop Los Angeles Lakers forward Ed Davis (21) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets Kostas Papanikolaou (16), Patrick Beverley (2) and James Harden (13) try to stop Los Angeles Lakers forward Ed Davis (21) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 199 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) fouls Los Angeles Lakers forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) fouls Los Angeles Lakers forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 201 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) tries to get around Los Angeles Lakers forward Wesley Johnson (11) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) tries to get around Los Angeles Lakers forward Wesley Johnson (11) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in ... more Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 202 of 484 A Rockets fan during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) A Rockets fan during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 203 of 484 Nov. 17: Grizzlies 119, Rockets 93 Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50), guard Mike Conley (11) and guard Courtney Lee (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Nov. 17: Grizzlies 119, Rockets 93 Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50), guard Mike Conley (11) and guard Courtney Lee ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 204 of 484 Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale gestures from the sideline in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale gestures from the sideline in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

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Image 206 of 484 Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter gestures to the crowd after scoring on a fast break in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter gestures to the crowd after scoring on a fast break in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 207 of 484 Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph grabs a defensive rebound between Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20), Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol and Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph grabs a defensive rebound between Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20), Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol and Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) in ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 208 of 484 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks for a shot between Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33), guard Quincy Pondexter (8) and guard Courtney Lee (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks for a shot between Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33), guard Quincy Pondexter (8) and guard Courtney Lee (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 209 of 484 Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) drives past Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) and guard Quincy Pondexter (8) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Houston Rockets guard Isaiah Canaan (0) drives past Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) and guard Quincy Pondexter (8) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

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Image 211 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) shoots between Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley and guard Courtney Lee (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) shoots between Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley and guard Courtney Lee (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 212 of 484 Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos controls the ball between Houston Rockets forwards Tarik Black (10) and Kostas Papanikolaou (16), and Memphis Grizzlies guards Beno Udrih and Jordan Adams, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos controls the ball between Houston Rockets forwards Tarik Black (10) and Kostas Papanikolaou (16), and Memphis Grizzlies guards Beno Udrih and Jordan Adams, right, in the ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 213 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza controls the ball between Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) and center Marc Gasol (33) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza controls the ball between Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) and center Marc Gasol (33) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 214 of 484 Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale stands on the sideline in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale stands on the sideline in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

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Image 216 of 484 Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger gestures in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger gestures in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 217 of 484 Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP Photo/Brandon ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 218 of 484 Memphis Grizzlies forward Jon Leuer (30) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Memphis Grizzlies forward Jon Leuer (30) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 219 of 484 Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) and Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) battle for a rebound along with Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) and guard James Harden (13)in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) and Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) battle for a rebound along with Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) and guard James Harden (13)in the second half of an ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

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Image 221 of 484 Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley, front, shoots against Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley, front, shoots against Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 222 of 484 Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou works the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Quincy Pondexter (8) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Houston Rockets forward Kostas Papanikolaou works the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Quincy Pondexter (8) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 223 of 484 Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen, second from left, shoots over Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) while Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) blocks out Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen, second from left, shoots over Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) while Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) blocks out Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

Image 224 of 484 Memphis Grizzlies guard Beno Udrih drives past Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) less Memphis Grizzlies guard Beno Udrih drives past Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 119-93. (AP ... more Photo: Brandon Dill / Associated Press

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Image 226 of 484 Nov. 16: Rockets 69, Thunder 65 Rockets' Dwight Howard, left, is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder's Jeremy Lamb in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki less Nov. 16: Rockets 69, Thunder 65 Rockets' Dwight Howard, left, is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder's Jeremy Lamb in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, ... more Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

Image 227 of 484 Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder's Anthony Morrow, left, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) less Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder's Anthony Morrow, left, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue ... more Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

Image 228 of 484 Houston Rockets' Donatas Motiejunas (20) loses the ball in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki Houston Rockets' Donatas Motiejunas (20) loses the ball in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

Image 229 of 484 Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale gestures in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale gestures in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

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Image 231 of 484 Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams (12) goes up for a dunk in front of Houston Rockets' Donatas Motiejunas (20) but misses the shot in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki less Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams (12) goes up for a dunk in front of Houston Rockets' Donatas Motiejunas (20) but misses the shot in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, ... more Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

Image 232 of 484 Houston Rockets' James Harden complains to an official about a call in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) less Houston Rockets' James Harden complains to an official about a call in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue ... more Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

Image 233 of 484 Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams (12) falls on Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams (12) falls on Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

Image 234 of 484 Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (2) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson (15) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Houston won 69-65. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki less Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (2) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson (15) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Houston won 69-65. ... more Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

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Image 236 of 484 Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson (15) in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Houston won 69-65. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki less Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson (15) in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Houston won 69-65. (AP ... more Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

Image 237 of 484 Oklahoma City Thunder's Anthony Morrow, right, goes up for a shot in front of Houston Rockets' Francisco Garcia (32) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Houston won 69-65. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki less Oklahoma City Thunder's Anthony Morrow, right, goes up for a shot in front of Houston Rockets' Francisco Garcia (32) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. ... more Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

Image 238 of 484 Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley, center, and Oklahoma City Thunder's Scott Brooks, right, talk to official Bill Kennedy (55), during a time out in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Houston won 69-65. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki less Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley, center, and Oklahoma City Thunder's Scott Brooks, right, talk to official Bill Kennedy (55), during a time out in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma ... more Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

Image 239 of 484 Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard (12) shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams (12) and Serge Ibaka (9) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Houston won 69-65. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki less Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard (12) shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams (12) and Serge Ibaka (9) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Houston ... more Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

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Image 241 of 484 Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard (12) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) defends in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Houston won 69-65. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki less Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard (12) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) defends in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Houston won 69-65. (AP ... more Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

Image 242 of 484 Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard (12), smiles as he, Jason Terry (31) and James Harden, right, walk off the court during a time out in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Houston won 69-65