The Houston Rockets narrowly escaped with a ticket to the second round. It would have been the ultimate narrative for Chris Paul, but for most of us, he had vindicated himself enough this season.

The Rockets have a lot on the line. A first round exit would basically be a fire alarm, and the entire team philosophy would have to change. James Harden and Russell Westbrook would forever be condemned as “regular season only” players (sound familiar, Bucks fans?)

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