Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson (3) jumps to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec, 5, 2014, in Minneapolis. The Rockets won 114-112 in overtime. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

 Stacy Bengs

Nick JohnsonΒ continues to get more playing time for the Houston Rockets; he played 103 minutes in six games between Nov. 29 and Dec. 11, but he shot just 5 for 24 from the field (20.8 percent). His decision to forego his final season of college eligibility seems like a very good one.

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