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The Houston Rockets are back. Well, somewhat (their defense is still pedestrian, even during the recent hot streak). They have won 8-of-9 and pushed back into a playoff position on the back of an elite offense — one carried by James Harden. Continue to Article

December 28, 2018 5:41:pm EST

It's a great quality to have in a leader, particularly one with as many tricks in the offensive arsenal as Irving has. But there are some games where he needs to lean more on his scoring than getting others involved. Thursday was one of those games. Continue to Article

December 28, 2018 1:49:pm EST

Here are the Stars, Studs and Duds from Boston's 127-113 loss to the Houston Rockets. James Harden: He really set the tone offensively for the Rockets, scoring 17 points in the first quarter on 6-for-8 shooting which included 5-of-7 from three-point range. Kyrie Irving: He didn't come out lighting up the scoreboard as we've seen recently, but Irving still managed to make his mark when all was said and done. Continue to Article

December 27, 2018 10:50:pm EST

The Celtics knew they would have a tough time defending the 3-point line Thursday in Houston. After all, no team launches as many threes as the Rockets and no player takes as many as James Harden. Houston shot 18-for-45 on 3-pointers for the game, the second-most threes ever attempted against the C's, trailing only... the Rockets, who took 49 triples in the teams' last meeting in Houston, a 123-120 Rockets win back in March. Continue to Article

December 27, 2018 10:33:pm EST

James Harden injury: Rockets star reportedly expected to play vs. Celtics originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com James Harden is questionable for Thursday night's much-anticipated matchup against the Boston Celtics with a calf injury, but it sounds like the Houston Rockets star is going to suit up. ESPN's Tim McMahon reported the latest update on the reigning NBA MVP's injury status, and it's an encouraging one for the Rockets. Harden has scored 30-plus points in seven consecutive games, and he'll likely need to extend that streak for the Rockets to beat a very good defensive team in the Celtics. Continue to Article

December 27, 2018 11:33:am EST