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Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from Game 4 vs. Jazz

By Chris Conner

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 6: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets and Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets high-five after winning the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 6: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets and Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets high-five after winning the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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3. The CP3 factor weighs in

On a night where Houston shot 42 percent from the field overall and 26 percent from deep, offense didn’t come easy for most of the night. Playing against arguably the best defense in basketball, points don’t come easy.

However, even with those offensive struggles, the Rockets are on the precipice of a series win after taking back-to-back games in Utah. That stubborn toughness partly comes from a man who has seen every scenario in the NBA play out before, and isn’t willing to let anything slip.

Chris Paul used his birthday as the platform for the latest showing of his meaning to the Rockets.

Paul finished the night leading both teams in points, as every time the Jazz inched back closer, CP3 nudged them farther away.

It’s that kind of a play that keeps the Rockets on their heels. No matter the series lead, Houston isn’t looking to relax. As Paul said after Sunday’s matchup, he’s been here before.

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