Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni made it clear—dwelling on past playoff failures won’t do anyone any good. Despite never having won an NBA title, he isn’t wasting energy reflecting on past letdowns. And perhaps, Chris Paul is exactly the partner James Harden needed all along. From the moment Paul arrived in Houston, Harden repeatedly emphasized that his presence would be a game-changer for the Rockets. Now, after nearly a full season playing side by side, Harden is even more convinced.