NBA wrap: James Harden's fifth straight 40-point game helps Rockets top Warriors in overtime

The Rockets overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Warriors in overtime.

Published : Jan 04, 2019 12:42 IST

James Harden hit a game-winning 3-pointer with just a second left on the clock in overtime against the Warriors.
James Harden hit a game-winning 3-pointer with just a second left on the clock in overtime against the Warriors.
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James Harden hit a game-winning 3-pointer with just a second left on the clock in overtime against the Warriors.

James Harden might have won the MVP on Thursday.

OK, he probably didn't. But he did absolutely save the Rockets in a 135-134 overtime win over the Warriors at Oracle Arena.

Harden posted his fifth straight 40-point game, while tallying a triple-double, and hit a game-winning 3-pointer with just a second left on the clock in overtime.

Studs of the Night

DeMar DeRozan recorded the first triple-double of his career with 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in the Spurs' 125-107 win over the Raptors. It was Kawhi Leonard's first game back in San Antonio since he was traded.

READ: Lowry missed reunion with former Raptors team-mate DeRozan

Jamal Murray (36) and Nikola Jokic (26) combined for 62 points in a 117-113 win over the Kings. Jokic finished with his 19th double-double of the season as he added 13 rebounds and six assists.

Dud of the Night

Raptors guard Danny Green went 0 for 7 from the field and 0 of 6 from 3-point range in the Raptors' loss to the Spurs.

Kings guard Iman Shumpert also went 0 for 7 from the field in a loss. This one to the Nuggets.

Highlight

Spurs forward Rudy Gay threw one down in transition.

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