Basketball Harden leads Rockets past Raptors, Celtics blitzes Warriors James Harden scored 35 points to see the Houston Rockets trump the Toronto Raptors to its sixth successive NBA win. Ameer Tyree 06 March, 2019 13:48 IST Ameer Tyree 06 March, 2019 13:48 IST James Harden led the way as the Houston Rockets extended its winning streak with a 107-95 victory against the high-flying Toronto Raptors, while the struggling Boston Celtics claimed a confidence-boosting win over the Golden State Warriors.Harden scored 19 of his 35 points in the final quarter to see the Rockets past the Raptors for its sixth successive NBA win on Tuesday.The Raptors were able to combat the 18-point deficit they faced at half-time. Toronto scored 26 points off turnovers to Houston's four, but were easily outmatched when it came to fast break scoring.Kawhi Leonard led Toronto with 26 points on 10-of-22 shooting, while Serge Ibaka totalled 10 points and 15 rebounds in his double-double effort.RELATED | James Harden: Rockets catching 'rhythm at perfect time'The Raptors have lost two games in a row and are second in the Eastern Conference standings. Houston improved to 39-25 for the season in the west. As for Boston, it took a step in the right direction after upstaging reigning champion the Warriors 128-95.Boston entered Tuesday having lost five of its last six games but blitzed the Warriors on the road.Gordon Hayward's 30 points on 12-of-16 shooting led all scorers. On the other side, Stephen Curry poured in 23 points for the Warriors. Stephen Curry scored 23 points, but it was not enough for the Warriors who lost to Celtics 128-95. - Getty Images Redick sparks 76ersJJ Redick scored 26 points and made six three-pointers in the Philadelphia 76ers' 114-106 victory over the Orlando Magic.Karl-Anthony Towns posted 41 points and 14 rebounds as Minnesota Timberwolves took down the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-120.Mike Conley torched the Portland Trail Blazers for 40 points in the Memphis Grizzlies' 120-111 win. Mike Conley was imperious against Portland Trail Blazers scoring 40 points for the Grizzlies. - (Getty Images) Porter fails to produceOtto Porter Jr. contributed seven points on three-of-11 shooting as the Chicago Bulls fell short to the Indiana Pacers 105-96. Towns silences ThunderTowns took flight in the Timberwolves' victory. K A T I N C O M I N G #AllEyesNorth 102#ThunderUp 87: https://t.co/yTkITWsvb6 pic.twitter.com/UXbYbyJLgT— NBA (@NBA) March 6, 2019 Zach LaVine split the defense and attacked the rim for a powerful dunk over Myles Turner. Zach LaVine gets up for two @chicagobulls SLAMS! #BullsNation: https://t.co/yTkITWsvb6 pic.twitter.com/slkjAe3y3E— NBA (@NBA) March 6, 2019 Tuesday's resultsPhiladelphia 76ers 114-106 Orlando MagicIndiana Pacers 105-96 Chicago BullsMemphis Grizzlies 120-111 Portland Trail BlazersMinnesota Timberwolves 131-120 Oklahoma City ThunderHouston Rockets 107-95 Toronto RaptorsBoston Celtics 128-95 Golden State Warriors Nuggets at LakersThe Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers have been sluggish as of late. Both teams have lost three straight games. But the Nuggets are second in the Western Conference, while the Lakers are 10th and out of the playoff picture. Remember when Kobe Bryant signed off with 60 points? James Harden headed to Nets in blockbuster multi-team deal WATCH: Best sports quotes of 2020 Remembering sportspersons who passed away in 2020 More Videos NBA: Hammon becomes first acting female head coach after Popovich ejection Jordan, Kobe the best to have played NBA: Leonard Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees to extension with Bucks Los Angeles Lakers officially re-sign Davis, James Can the Lakers manage an encore? 'Yes, we can' says LeBron Anthony Edwards chosen as #1 pick in the NBA Draft WATCH - NBA Finals: Lakers takes Game 1 with easy win over Miami Heat LA Lakers: This season's top three plays