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Mike D'Antoni is adamantly against resting players

In today's Rocket Fuel: Mike D'Antoni and James Harden are a match made in heaven, while coach doesn't believe in resting players.

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The Rockets return to the court on this fine Hump Day to take on a Boston Celtics team on the second night of a back-to-back. Hopefully the squad comes out with some urgency tonight to put the game away early. Start your game day off right by catching up on the latest Rockets news with today's Rocket Fuel!

Marriage made in Houston: James Harden catches Mike D'Antoni on the rebound | CBSSports.com

His coaching reputation in tatters, D'Antoni has been a great fit with the Rockets and The Beard.

Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni on not resting players: 'We're trying to win' | Houston Chronicle

Coach has some good reasons behind his desire to not rest players. What say you?

At the NBA season's mid-point, it's James Harden and Russell Westbrook's world | The Salt Lake Tribune

Man the MVP race is going to be a tight one...

NBA Trade Block: Players Who Won't (But Should) Be Dealt | SI.com

These stars are unlikely to move before the trade deadline, but the NBA would be a lot more interesting (and better?) if they did.