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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 14: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Utah Jazz during Game One of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs 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 will try to go up 3-0 tonight on the Jazz

Houston Rockets: A look at last year’s playoff games in Utah

Houston Rockets: James Harden is getting fewer free throws, but still dominating

Houston Rockets will look to take care of business on their home floor

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 14: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets will face similar defense from Jazz in Game 2

Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets 2019 (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Room for improvement despite Rockets win against Jazz in playoff opener

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 2: Iman Shumpert #1 and Danuel House Jr. #4 of the Houston Rockets talk during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 2, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets will have a deeper rotation in this playoffs

Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The key to playoff success for the Rockets depends on Eric Gordon

James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets celebrates during the game against the Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Players to watch against the Jazz

James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Utah Jazz (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Quick look at first round matchup against Jazz

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 7: Torrey Craig #3 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 7, 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Playoff seeding scenarios for tonight’s games

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: PJ Tucker #17 of the Houston Rockets (L) and James Harden #13 share a laugh on the bench during a game against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center on March 28, 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Nuggets seem to be avoiding playoff matchup with Houston Rockets

Chris Paul #3 and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rockets in control of top-three finish in the West if they handle business

James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Clippers commentator rips James Harden

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 26: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball defended by Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half at Toyota Center on October 26, 2018 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 will look to win tough back-to-back vs. Clippers

Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Sacramento Kings (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mike D’Antoni: Clint Capela is ‘as important as anybody’ on Rockets

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 30: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Sacramento Kings on March 30, 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: A look at the last month of the season

James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets hi-fives fans after the game against the Sacramento Kings (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: James Harden is normalizing insane stat lines

James Harden #13 and Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets face the Sacramento Kings (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Can the Houston Rockets defense slow down the fast-paced Kings offense?

SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 6: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 6, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets look to finish March strong with a win

The Houston Rockets huddles up against the Memphis Grizzlies (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Gear up for the playoffs, Rockets fans

Kelly Oubre Jr. #3 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket defended by Austin Rivers #25 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Austin Rivers says defense is key to team’s title hopes

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 28: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Denver Nuggets on March 28, 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 blow out Nuggets, win season series

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 25: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets at Pepsi Center on February 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets look to win huge matchup against Nuggets tonight

Chris Paul #3 and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Chris Paul says loss to Bucks shouldn’t sway MVP race

Kenneth Faried #35 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Kenneth Faried says Rockets gave his career “new life”

Houston Rockets James Harden (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Bucks truck Rockets as abysmal shooting leaves team looking for answers

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Trevon Duval #57 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 14, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets claim guard Trevon Duval off waivers