James Harden has posted some ridiculous numbers this season, but nothing compares to his night on Saturday. Harden accumulated 53 points, 16 rebounds and 17 assists in easily the best game of his career. Ryan Anderson was second on the team, as he dropped 25 points and six rebounds on 8 - of - 12 shooting. Montrezl Harrell got a rare start at center and totaled 13 points, four rebounds and four assists on 6 - of - 7 shooting. The Knicks came into this game without Kristaps Porzingis (achilles) and they also lost Carmelo Anthony (knee) is the second quarter. That meant Derick Rose had to step up and he did, as he tallied 21 points, five rebounds and seven assists in the defeat. Brandon Jennings got a rare start next to Rose, as he led the team with 32 points, five rebounds and seven assists. The Rockets had to ride three - point shooting in this win, as they went 21 - of - 55 from long distance.
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