All but the first basket in the Thunder's run came after Asik joined Parsons on the bench with three fouls apiece.

NPR: Thunder Blast Rockets 120-91 In Game 1

Asik hit three of his next four and then blocked a shot by Thabo Sefolosha as Houston started extending its lead again.

NPR: Harden Powers Past Illness, Lifts Rockets 107-100

Asik went 8 for 12 from the line, extending Houston's lead to 101-92 with 3:53 remaining before Oklahoma City gave up the tactic.

NPR: Durant, Thunder Struggling To Close Out Rockets