In the last two games now, he’s become …

In the last two games now, he’s become a menace to society, once again showcasing why he’s historically seen as a thorn in the Rockets’ side. In Game 4, he had 30 but it was almost in a Harden-esque fashion, picking out mismatches and plotting his path against bigger wings. So far, Green and Covington have been the biggest benefactors of Schroder’s scoring, with 40 points coming in those two matchups (26 for Green, 14 for Covington). “They’re quick guards,” Harden said. “Obviously, they’re really good at getting into the paint. They gained confidence in the third quarter when they went on that run. We just never really recovered after that.”