The Houston Rockets want to keep the core that got them to another Western Conference semifinal even if it seems there might be some issues to iron over with the team's two stars. James Harden and Chris Paul reportedly closed their season — another series defeat to the Golden State Warriors — with verbal sparring amid a disagreement over ball distribution, per The Athletic's Shams Charania. Harden, Paul have 'tense moments' in Game 6 According to Charania, there was a "clash of styles brewing" in the Rockets organization throughout the season, with Paul looking for more ball movement.