Malone at times seemed exhausted .
After a missed shot by the Rockets would lazily reach towards the ball handler , let Malone past and leave Malone 's Houston team to defend 4 - on - 5 .
Malone at times seemed exhausted and after a missed shot by the Rockets would lazily reach towards the ball handler , let him past and leave his Houston team to defend 4 - on - 5 .