NBA Power Rankings: Spurs, Warriors Prepare For Second-Round Test In Playoffs

Apr 22, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) steals the ball from Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Farmar (3) as guard Tony Allen (9) defends in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Spurs defeated Grizzlies 96-87. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) steals the ball from Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Farmar (3) as guard Tony Allen (9) defends in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Spurs defeated Grizzlies 96-87. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 21, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) defends during the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. The Rockets won 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 21, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) defends during the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. The Rockets won 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

13. Houston Rockets (1-3)

James Harden got his one game, which I thought he would get. And maybe that had more to do with the injury to Stephen Curry, but watching Harden hit a game-winner in the playoffs was a pleasant sight to see.

Especially considering the up and down season that he had. Yes, he has his restrictions on the defensive end, but he’s such a talent on the other side of the ball that it’s often worth the trouble.

Question is, what happens to this Rockets team moving forward?

Will Dwight Howard be a part of this team next season? There’s going to be a tremendous amount of turnover on this Houston team next season. The only sure constant is James Harden. It’s going to be a fun watching what the Rockets transform into this summer.

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