Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni says James Harden bought in from day

As much as Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni has praised the play of guard James Harden, he said a large part of the success goes back to before the season started when Harden quickly took to D’Antoni’s style and his role. “If he doesn’t buy in to how I would like to coach, then obviously we’re not made for each other,” D’Antoni said.

Wednesday’s NBA roundup

Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving, driving past Milwaukee’s Tony Snell, had 31 points and 13 assists in his team’s shorthanded victory. Kyrie Irving had 31 points and 13 assists, and LeBron James scored 29 as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their second game in two nights over the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-102 at home Wednesday despite being without two starters.

Rockets rally for 10th straight win, stun Wolves in OT

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns puts up a shot over Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Minneapolis. Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns puts up a shot over Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Minneapolis.