The Houston Rockets (9 - 11) defeated the Dallas Mavericks (11 - 9) by a score of 100 - 96, in Dallas on Friday night. This intrastate grudge match was a battle right from the start, with 20 lead changes in the game and the score tied in the last minute. A clutch shot that bounced all over the rim before falling for James Harden gave the Rockets what they needed to seal the deal. Houston has now won four of their last five. James Harden was flirting with a triple - double as he led the way for Houston with 25 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. He also recorded two blocked shots. Trevor Ariza was efficient with 18 points on 7 - 10 shooting, including 4 - 7 from deep, along with six rebounds, four steals, one assist and one block. Terrence Jones chipped in 17 points and nine rebounds. Houston shot an impressive 46 percent from the three - point range but a poor 55 percent from the free throw line. Dwight Howard sat this one out to catch up on some needed rest. Dirk Nowitzki logged a double - double, finishing with 16 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals. The Mavericks were led in scoring by Deron Williams who tallied 22 points, along with six assists and two steals. Williams however, turned the ball over eight times. Devin Harris came up big in 19 minutes off the bench with 15 points on 6 - 7 shooting from the field. The Mavs shot a poor 8 - 29 from deep, which can be seen as the difference in this one. Next up for the Mavs will be a match in Washington on Sunday. The Rockets will not have a break before hosting Sacramento on Saturday.
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