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Houston Rockets: James Harden is more focused than ever before

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 06: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets and James Harden #13 walk to the locker room after Game Four of the Second Round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on May 4, 2019 in Houston, Texas. 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. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from huge Game 4 vs. Warriors

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Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from Game 3 win vs. Warriors

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 30: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from Game 2 loss vs. Warriors

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Houston Rockets: 5 keys for rest of series vs. Warriors

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 28: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks onGS/ during Game One of the Western Conference Semi-Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from Game 1 loss vs. Warriors

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Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from Game 5 clincher vs. Jazz

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Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from Game 4 loss vs. Jazz

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Even at James Harden’s worst, he was good enough to sink the Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 20: Eric Gordon #10 and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets embrace after their 104-101 win over the Utah Jazz in Game Three during the first round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 20, 2019 in 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from narrow Game 3 win vs. Jazz

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 17: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Utah Jazz during Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 17, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from Game 2 vs. Jazz

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 14: James Harden #13, and Danuel House Jr. #4 of the Houston Rockets shake hands after Game One of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz on April 14, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from Game 1 vs. Jazz

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2019 NBA Playoffs: Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz preview

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 19: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on March 19, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from March

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 11: James Harden #13 and Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets stand on the court before a free throw attempt in the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center on February 11, 2019 in Houston, Texas. 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. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: 3 keys to contending for the title in 2019

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Houston Rockets: James Harden’s progress on the defensive end

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Houston Rockets: How Clint Capela has provided energy

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Houston Rockets: 3 reasons James Harden is the MVP frontrunner

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 15 : Danuel House Jr. #4 of the Houston Rockets makes his entrance before the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 15, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: How Danuel House Jr. has answered the call

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 13: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors on March 13, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Resting Chris Paul is the right move

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Houston Rockets: Defense has been key during win streak

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 3: Gerald Green #14 of the Houston Rockets celebrates after the game against the Golden State Warriors on January 3, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: How Gerald Green has regained his shot

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Houston Rockets: How Chris Paul has found a way to turn the corner

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3 lingering questions for the Houston Rockets

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Houston Rockets: James Harden’s brilliance masking teams’ flaws