Saturday, 30 December 2017

Scouting report: Rockets vs. Lakers



Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after getting hit in the chest during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after getting hit in the chest during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up for the shot against Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up for the shot against Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

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Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) goes up for the shot against Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) goes up for the shot against Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) goes up for the shot against Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) goes up for the shot against Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle



Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) screams as Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) pushes him during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) screams as Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) pushes him during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) tries to get past Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) tries to get past Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers forward Corey Brewer (3) looks at referee Michael Smith during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Corey Brewer (3) looks at referee Michael Smith during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) goes up over Los Angeles Lakers forward Corey Brewer (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) goes up over Los Angeles Lakers forward Corey Brewer (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle



Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) goes up over Los Angeles Lakers forward Corey Brewer (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) goes up over Los Angeles Lakers forward Corey Brewer (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bogut (66) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bogut (66) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bogut (66) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bogut (66) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bogut (66) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes up to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bogut (66) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle



Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) tries to stop Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) tries to stop Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bogut (66) blocks Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario’s (42) basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bogut (66) blocks Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario’s (42) basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) goes up for a three-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) goes up for a three-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) drives around Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13)during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) drives around Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13)during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle



Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) runs into Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) runs into Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) passes the ball against Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) passes the ball against Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) defends against Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) defends against Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle



Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) passes the ball over Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) passes the ball over Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) battles against Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) battles against Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets forward Troy Williams (5) passes the ball over Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets forward Troy Williams (5) passes the ball over Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) flies up to the basket against Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) flies up to the basket against Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle



Houston Astros Marwin Gonzalez on the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros Marwin Gonzalez on the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Simone Manuel shoots the “First Shot” for charity before the start of the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Simone Manuel shoots the “First Shot” for charity before the start of the first half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) tries to stop Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart (5) under the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) tries to stop Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart (5) under the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) and Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) reach for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) and Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) reach for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle



Referee Zach Zarba talks with the other refs during a time out in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Referee Zach Zarba talks with the other refs during a time out in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) holds his wrist as he prepared to shoot a free throw during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) holds his wrist as he prepared to shoot a free throw during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni reacts to a foul called on forward PJ Tucker during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni reacts to a foul called on forward PJ Tucker during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle



Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) loses the ball as he was fouled by Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) loses the ball as he was fouled by Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) talks with referee Zach Zarba during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) talks with referee Zach Zarba during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) shoots a technical foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) shoots a technical foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) reacts after he was called for a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) reacts after he was called for a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle



Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) heads to the basket against Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) heads to the basket against Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) goes up for a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) goes up for a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle



Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) grabs the ball and jHouston Rockets guard James Harden’s arm during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) grabs the ball and jHouston Rockets guard James Harden’s arm during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) goes up for a basket against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) goes up for a basket against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni during a time out in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni during a time out in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni yells at referee Zach Zarba during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni yells at referee Zach Zarba during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle



Los Angeles Lakers forward Corey Brewer (3) argues with Leroy Richardson after Brewer fouled out during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Corey Brewer (3) argues with Leroy Richardson after Brewer fouled out during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul was called during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul was called during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul was called during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul was called during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul was called during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul was called during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle



Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) battles against Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart (5) for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. less
Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) battles against Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart (5) for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in … more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) slumps to the ground after getting hit in the chest during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) slumps to the ground after getting hit in the chest during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) battles against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) battles against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle


Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) turns away from Los Angeles Lakers forward Corey Brewer (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) turns away from Los Angeles Lakers forward Corey Brewer (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle




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