Sunday 16 December 2018 09:49, UK
James Harden racked up his second straight triple-double to help the Houston Rockets grab their third consecutive win.
Harden had 32 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, as the Rockets weathered a late burst to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 105-97. It follows his 50 point triple-double in the victory over the Lakers on Thursday.
Harden started strongly, converting his first five shot attempts while scoring 16 first-quarter points.
The Rockets threatened to collapse in the third quarter but Harden added back-to-back three-pointers, pulling up from beyond the arc on two consecutive possessions, to help Houston stave off the Memphis surge.
Harden then sunk three free throws with 1:16 remaining to extend the Houston lead to 101-91 and mute the Grizzlies for good.
He completed his 10th assist with a pass to Clint Capela with 21.3 seconds left as the Grizzlies tried to trap defensively in hopes of eating away the Houston lead in the final minute.
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