Harden, Rockets snap Warriors’ 12 game win streak in 2 OTs

Kevin Durant had 39 points and 13 rebounds for Golden State (16-3), which lost for the first time since November 4.

Green actually finished one assist shy of a triple-double, scoring 20 points, grabbing 15 boards and dishing nine assists. The Rockets also got some much-needed help from their bench.

“It was a good win for us, especially a bounce back win after we got whupped in Utah”, Harden said.

Of course this game wouldn’t be complete if not for James Harden, who recorded his fourth triple-double of the season. That’s just something to consider when putting together your roster for tonight’s games.

They also did so against a Warriors team that won 73 regular-season games past year and yet remade itself by signing free-agent superstar Kevin Durant last summer after they failed to turn those record victories into a championship during an NBA Finals loss to Cleveland.

The Denver Nuggets, who were in their first ESPN primetime game, suffered a humiliating loss as the Rockets role players completely annihilated Denver’s defense. I think they made the rule and make your rule.

The Clippers, who lead by as many as 27 points, shoot 47 percent from the floor overall and 42 percent from 3-point range. The Beard is averaging 28.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game and might be the league’s top MVP candidate at this point.

Harden drained a three-pointer and converted a brace of free throws and Eric Gordon added a short jump shot as the Rockets finally separated themselves in the second overtime period of a game that included 14 lead changes, nearly as many ties and plenty of early-season drama.

After that unsettling opening half, the Cavs started the second half with three successive turnovers, followed by missed shots on their next five possessions.

“I thought there were other calls that could’ve been called flagrant, too”, he said, referring to one play in particular (more on that in a minute).

NOTES: The combined 88 3-point attempts by the Rockets and Warriors set an National Basketball Association record, breaking the previous mark of 82 set by the Rockets and Sacramento Kings on November 25. They failed to guard the three point line as Houston was 17-37 from deep. With one game remaining on their second five-game road trip of the season, their longest losing streak remains one game. “Ain’t got nothing to do with me”.

Clint Capela scored the first basket of the game on an Ariza steal. The NBA disagreed with Draymond Green, stating that “we have determined that Green’s foul was unnecessary and excessive and warranted the upgrade and fine”. You should read Eric’s post-buzzer recap and Darren’s great piece contextualizing the win if you want to have even more feels. Gordon and Anderson added 18 each, and Capela snagged 10 rebounds to go with his 13 points.