James Harden and the Houston Rockets were one half away from the NBA Finals last time they played at Oracle Arena. The way the Rockets are rolling now, they might just get another shot at the champs this postseason. But instead of what had been a shaky season getting worse, the Rockets have surged in his absence because of Harden. Leonard was the NBA Finals MVP when the Spurs won their last championship in 2014 and had become one of the league's most complete players by last season. Ayton in actionDeandre Ayton will finish his strong December by testing himself against the NBA champions.

Source: Philippine Star December 31, 2018 07:30 UTC