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Rockets' Chris Paul excited despite poor shooting performance

Though Rockets guard Chris Paul on Saturday had his first poor shooting game since his return from missing 14 games with a bruised knee, he seemed even more excited about the Rockets' potential than before.

Paul made just 2 of 12 shots, missing all four of his 3-pointers, though he did have a season-high 13 assists with just one turnover. The Rockets rallied from a 22-point first quarter deficit to lead by as much as 23, with Paul noting the attitude needed to do it.

"I feel good. I feel really good," he said. "It's a lot of fun.