CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni replaced Kenneth Faried in the starting lineup with Eric Gordon on Wednesday night, a move designed to cut down wear and tear on Chris Paul's body. The reasoning behind the move was D'Antoni doesn't want Paul chasing point guards like Charlotte's Kemba Walker all over the court and running off screens this late in the season. Instead, the goal was to have Gordon cover Walker. Well, that plan got ditched after one half. Paul told D'Antoni at halftime he wanted to guard Walker after the Hornets three-time All-Star erupted for 27 points on 9-of-10 shooting. D'Antoni agreed, and the change worked --- Paul helped hold Walk...
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