The Rockets on Thursday faced a defense double-teaming or trapping James Harden far from the basket for an eighth-consecutive game. Though they have gotten good shots before, they were more decisive in getting the shots they wanted against the Raptors.
ON TEXAS SPORTS NATION: Takeaways from Rockets' win over Raptors
“I think we know the spots we want to get into and James was picking them apart,” Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said. “We get Russell (Westbrook) driving to the basket, which he does, we shouldn’t have a problem. There will be nights maybe we don’t do it.