The Rockets launched 51 three - point attempts and converted on 17 of them. Three players scored 20 or more points for Houston, led by James Harden, who finished with 28 points, along with 13 assists, nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal, in 43 minutes. Ryan Anderson poured in 28 points of his own, on 9 - of - 19 shooting, including 7 - of - 16 from long range. Eric Gordon continued his strong play as he chipped in 20 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals, in 36 minutes off the bench. Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns came up with the line of the night as he dropped 41 points on 15 - of - 28 shooting, to go along with 15 rebounds and five assists, in 43 minutes. Zach LaVine added 24 points but had a troublesome eight turnovers, while Andrew Wiggins struggled shooting, going 5 - of - 17 from the field, on his way to 13 points.
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