Houston Chronicle · Apr 6, 2019
James Harden, Rockets knock off Knicks
James Harden toyed with New York Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson late in the second quarter on Friday night at Toyota Center. The Rockets star lured Robinson to the 3-point line to the right of the top of the key with a handful of between-the-legs dribbles.
Once Robinson, too far from the basket for the big man's comfort, could not help himself and reached for the bait, Harden easily scooted past the 7-footer for a layup and one more easy basket in the Rockets' 120-96 victory.
Knicks coach David Fizdale watched in exasperation and admiration – and hardly believed this was the same role player he'd seen in the 2012 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder.