Basketball Basketball NBA wrap: Harden posts record fourth 50-point triple-double In a dominant performance against Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets' James Harden reminded everyone why he won the NBA MVP last season Thomas Lott 14 December, 2018 10:50 IST James Harden in action for Houston Rockets against the Los Angeles Lakers. - Getty Images Thomas Lott 14 December, 2018 10:50 IST James Harden posted a record fourth NBA 50-point triple-double with 50 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in a 126-111 win over the Lakers on Thursday, reminding everyone why he won the NBA MVP last season.The Rockets are 13-14 on the season and placed 13th in the Western Conference, but are 2-0 against LeBron James' Lakers (17-11) this season. Most 50-point triple-doubles in @NBAHistory (4) 37th career triple-double 2nd triple-double this season James Harden tallies 50 PTS, 10 REB & 11 AST in the @HoustonRockets victory! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/SmYBVBTswz— NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2018 "We're in a hole right now, you look at the standings and we're in the (13th) spot and it's kind of depressing," Harden told TNT after the game. "But we've got to figure it out."We continue to fight our way through it, then we had injuries, a lot of new players, we're trying to figure it out, but the last two games we've been playing pretty well."Houston has now won back-to-back games over probable playoff teams in the Lakers and Trail Blazers. It handed Los Angeles just its second loss in the last eight games. James scored a team-high 29 points with five rebounds and four assists in the loss.Studs of the NightLakers forward Kyle Kuzma had 24 points, five assists and three rebounds in the loss to the Rockets. Kyle Kuzma (22 PTS) beats the shot clock from WAY OUT on @NBAonTNT! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/OWzjf7IW4d— NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2018 San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge scored 27 points on 12-of-14 shooting in a 125-87 win over the Clippers. LaMarcus Aldridge scores 27 PTS & the @spurs win 125-87 over the @LAClippers! #GoSpursGo Rudy Gay: 21 PTS, 6 REBDeMar DeRozan: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST pic.twitter.com/pKTQxnRp2m— NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2018 Dud of the NightLakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had trouble shooting the ball as he went one of six from beyond the arc while scoring eight points.HighlightRockets forward Danuel House Jr. threw one down on the fast break. CP3 finds Danuel House in transition! #LakeShow 106#Rockets 1124 mins left on @NBAonTNT. pic.twitter.com/SnNoD9RsL0— NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2018 Dirk Nowitzki set an NBA record by playing in Thursday's game against the Suns. He has now played in more seasons with one team (21) than any player in history. He also knocked down the first shot he took in typical Dirk fashion. Vintage Dirk in his 2018-19 season debut! #MFFL: @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/okBzC3mcbj— NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2018 Thursday's resultsHouston Rockets 126-111 Los Angeles LakersSan Antonio Spurs 125-87 Los Angeles ClippersOrlando Magic 97-91 Chicago BullsPhoenix Suns 99-89 Dallas Mavericks Read more stories on Basketball. For more updates, follow Sportstar on :
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