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The Houston Rockets on Friday night reached 50 victories and remain on pace for their winningest season since 1996-97 yet that significant accomplishment was met with shrugs and statements revealing grander goals. The Rockets (50-22) have long since exceeded the modest expectations that greeted them entering this season, having long ago entrenched themselves as the third-best team in the Western Conference and an offensive juggernaut. Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni playfully set the bar at 60 wins in order to engender excitement on his behalf, a total requiring Houston to run the table starting Sunday when it hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center. Continue to Article

March 25, 2017 8:56:pm EST

HOUSTON (AP) -- James Harden scored 38 points, including eight down the stretch, and tied a career high with 17 assists to help the Houston Rockets pull away for a 117-107 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Continue to Article

March 24, 2017 10:54:pm EST

Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer sees something familiar when he watches Washington guard Kelsey Plum. The Houston native and Rockets fan said Plum affects the game the same way NBA superstar James Harden does. ''They run a lot of stuff that the Rockets run,'' Schaefer said. Continue to Article

March 23, 2017 6:06:pm EST

The Utah Jazz hosted members of the 1997 Finals team Wednesday night for a 20-year reunion. Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan, Hall of Fame point guard John Stockton, Bryon Russell, Greg Ostertag and others were in attendance. The game was scheduled against the New York Knicks so coach Jeff Hornacek, who was a member of the team, could participate. Continue to Article

March 23, 2017 12:29:am EST

Add another first for Russell Westbrook - a triple-double without missing a shot. Westbrook recorded his 35th triple-double of the season with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 122-97 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, no NBA player previously has had a triple-double without missing a shot attempt or free throw. Continue to Article

March 22, 2017 11:37:pm EST