• WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards reacts after being called for a technical foul against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards reacts after being called for a technical foul against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards reacts after being called for a technical foul against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017

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Houston Rockets forward Zhou Qi (9) stands on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Houston Rockets forward Zhou Qi (9) stands on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the start of the Rockets and Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the start of the Rockets and Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER:

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Ian Mahinmi #28 of the Washington Wizards fouls Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Ian Mahinmi #28 of the Washington Wizards fouls Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the start of the Rockets and Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the start of the Rockets and Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER:

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the start of the Rockets and Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the start of the Rockets and Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER:

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 (C) of the Houston Rockets stands teammates during the playing of the national anthem before the start of their game against the Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 (C) of the Houston Rockets stands teammates during the playing of the national anthem before the start of their game against the Washington Wizards game at Capital One

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the start of the Rockets and Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the start of the Rockets and Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER:

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the start of the Rockets and Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the start of the Rockets and Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER:

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards falls to the floor after scoring against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards falls to the floor after scoring against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets dribbles between John Wall #2 and Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets dribbles between John Wall #2 and Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: PJ Tucker #4 of the Houston Rockets reacts beside Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards after the Wizards scored a three pointer in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: PJ Tucker #4 of the Houston Rockets reacts beside Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards after the Wizards scored a three pointer in the first half at Capital One Arena on

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets gets his thumbnail treated in the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets gets his thumbnail treated in the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Ryan Anderson #33 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket against Jodie Meeks #20 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Ryan Anderson #33 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket against Jodie Meeks #20 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER:

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizards dunks over Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizards dunks over Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: PJ Tucker #4 of the Houston Rockets puts up a shot in front of John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: PJ Tucker #4 of the Houston Rockets puts up a shot in front of John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Tarik Black #28 of the Houston Rockets dunks over Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards i the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Tarik Black #28 of the Houston Rockets dunks over Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards i the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizards dunks over Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizards dunks over Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets puts up a shot in front of Ian Mahinmi #28 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets puts up a shot in front of Ian Mahinmi #28 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington,

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Tarik Black #28 of the Houston Rockets dunks over Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards i the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Tarik Black #28 of the Houston Rockets dunks over Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards i the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets puts up a shot in front of Marcin Gortat #13 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets puts up a shot in front of Marcin Gortat #13 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Tarik Black #28 of the Houston Rockets dunks over Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards i the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Tarik Black #28 of the Houston Rockets dunks over Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards i the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Tarik Black #28 of the Houston Rockets dunks over Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards i the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Tarik Black #28 of the Houston Rockets dunks over Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards i the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE

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Washington Wizards guard John Wall's shoes are seen during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Wizards guard John Wall's shoes are seen during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after hitting a three pointer against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after hitting a three pointer against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in

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Houston Rockets forward Zhou Qi (9) shoots over Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28), from France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Houston Rockets forward Zhou Qi (9) shoots over Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28), from France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex

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Houston Rockets forward Zhou Qi (9) shoots as he warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Houston Rockets forward Zhou Qi (9) shoots as he warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13), from Poland, guards Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13), from Poland, guards Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won

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Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) defends Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) defends Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103. (AP Photo/Alex

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Houston Rockets forward Zhou Qi (9) gets his finger attended to during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Houston Rockets forward Zhou Qi (9) gets his finger attended to during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) passes the ball around Houston Rockets guard Gerald Green (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) passes the ball around Houston Rockets guard Gerald Green (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP

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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) goes up for a dunk in front of Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) goes up for a dunk in front of Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The

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Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) shoots over Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) shoots over Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103. (AP

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Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) drives past Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) drives past Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103.

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Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) goes for a dunk past Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) goes for a dunk past Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards

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Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. reacts after dunking during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. reacts after dunking during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103. (AP

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Washington Wizards guard John Wall, left, steals the ball from Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Wizards guard John Wall, left, steals the ball from Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won

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Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni looks up at the monitor as he disputes a call during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni looks up at the monitor as he disputes a call during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington.

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Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) passes the ball as he is guarded by Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13), from Poland, and forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) passes the ball as he is guarded by Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13), from Poland, and forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball

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Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black (28) dunks past Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black (28) dunks past Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) shoots as Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28), from France, gets his hand on the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) shoots as Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28), from France, gets his hand on the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets works the ball against John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets works the ball against John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.

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Washington Wizards guard Jodie Meeks, left, guards Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Wizards guard Jodie Meeks, left, guards Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Wizards forward Tomas Satoransky (31), from the Czech Republic, dunks over Houston Rockets forward Zhou Qi (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Wizards forward Tomas Satoransky (31), from the Czech Republic, dunks over Houston Rockets forward Zhou Qi (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington.

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards passes the ball on a fast break against the Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards passes the ball on a fast break against the Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER:

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets takes the floor before the start of the Rockets game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets takes the floor before the start of the Rockets game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets (R) sits on the bench during the closing seconds of the Rockets 121-103 loss to the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets (R) sits on the bench during the closing seconds of the Rockets 121-103 loss to the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 29,

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets sits on the bench during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets sits on the bench during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Zhou Qi #9 of the Houston Rockets looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Members of the Houston Rockets talk on the floor before the start of the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON – There were open 3s that clanged rims, loose balls and rebounds that bounced before the Wizards swept in past the slow-footed Rockets to scoop them up and rush the other way.

The blowout had seemed certain from the opening minutes when the Rockets could not make the shots they are built to take. It might have been likely by the time the team bus pulled into the team hotel at around 4 a.m., its passengers still smarting from the most disheartening of losses the night before in Boston.

The Rockets could barely delay it until the fourth quarter, but once the run came, the Wizards swept to a 121-103 rout, sending the Rockets home with a fifth-consecutive loss and the longest losing streak in league history immediately following a winning streak as long as 14 games.

After a last-minute loss in Oklahoma City and a last-season defeat in Boston, the Rockets could barely do enough to head to the fourth quarter within nine. With that, they hit a wall they could see coming throughout the night.

Though Chris Paul returned after three games out with a strained groin muscle, he was clearly rusty, making 3 of 11 shots. The Rockets' starters combined to make just 5 of 29 3-pointers. James Harden scored 20 points, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players to score at least 20 in each of his team's first 34 games, but he had five turnovers through three quarters before sitting out the rest of the way as the Wizards blew the game open.

About the only bright spot for the Rockets was the play of the bench, with three players scoring in double figures for the first time since the season opener, with Gerald Green scoring 18 barely 24 hours after he signed.

The Rockets, however, could not begin to defend well enough for a little help from the second unit to be enough.

Otto Porter Jr. especially feasted on the Rockets' slow rotations, hitting 7 of 11 3-pointers to finish with 26 points. When the Rockets closed to within five in the third quarter, Bradley Beal scored 10-consecutive Wizards points, finishing with 21.

From the start, even when the Rockets led, they seemed to be struggling to find the energy spent in Oklahoma City and Boston to begin the road trip. They got great looks early, missing from beyond the 3-point line. But before long, they were getting outrun and outworked.

The Rockets were so slow getting back defensively, the Wizards scored 14 fast-break points, three more than they average per game. The Rockets were so indifferent about pushing pace themselves, they took just three fast-break shots in the half, making just one.

The Wizards made 51.1 percent of their shots, leading by as much as 15 in the half, while the Rockets could not find the shooting touch that abandoned them at halftime the night before. The Rockets made 5 of 25 3-pointers in the first half.

With Clint Capela out for a second game with a fractured orbital and Nene sitting out the second half of a back-to-back, Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni started Ryan Anderson at center and P.J. Tucker at power forward. But they combined to miss all eight 3-pointers they attempted.

From halftime in Boston to halftime in Washington a night later, the Rockets had made 9 of 44 3s. But when they began the second half finally slowing the Wizards, too, they climbed back in the game, while searching for the shooting touch to make a run last.