Rockets lead Jazz wire to wire, take 3-1 series lead

SALT LAKE CITY -- Everyone knows about the Houston Rockets' commitment to math: prioritizing layups, free throws and 3-pointers over any other shot, specifically those in the midrange. And after Game 3 on Friday, as James Harden and Chris Paul sat by each other, they were asked about the fact the Rockets uncharacteristically took 28 from midrange.

"Probably about 20 of them were from me," Paul joked.

All season, Paul's been self-aware and often self-deprecating about one of the strengths of his game not exactly fitting with his new team's core philosophy.

Harden interjected: "As you should," clearly not joking at all. He had a point to make. "That's a layup for him."

And in Game 4, as the Utah…