Chris Paul made his return after missing 17 games with a hamstring injury in the Houston Rockets' 103-98 win over the Orlando Magic. Paul finished the game with 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.

James Harden added 40 points, his 23rd straight game with over 30 points.

"He looked good. He looked like he had a little extra pep in his step, obviously, his first game back. He did that same spin move and some other moves to check his body and how it felt. He looked great, and he made some big-time shots. It was good to see him back on the floor," said Harden.

Mike D'Antoni said that Paul's return will lighten Harden's workload.

"I think that Chris, when he really feels good, he'll take a lot of [burden] away from James in the sense of, 'You don't have to go every time. Then James can even be better. I don't think his points will go down. I think he will be better. He played 37 minutes [against the Magic]. If we can get it down to 35, it would be great. Then he'll have even more energy to get more points. I think it will be better in the long run," added D'Antoni.