The Rockets (44 - 22) edged out the Clippers (42 - 25) 100 - 98 in Los Angeles on Sunday. Houston had a 10 - point lead at the end of the third quarter, but allowed the Clippers to get back into the game late. With seven minutes remaining, Los Angeles went on a 13 - 5 run. They finally tied the game 96 - 96 on a Chris Paul three - pointer with three minutes left on the clock. The Rockets' Terrence Jones answered back with a three - pointer of his own at the two - minute mark. With less than 20 seconds to play and the Rockets up 99 - 98, the Clippers' Blake Griffin stole a pass intended for James Harden, dribbled down the court and attempted to draw a shooting foul, only to be called for charging. On the ensuing possession, Harden went 1 - 1 from the free - throw line. Down 100 - 98, Paul missed the equalizer as time expired. NBA MVP candidate Harden finished the game with 34 points (7 - 16 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt) in 41 minutes. Half of those points came from the free - throw line. In the second quarter, the Clippers' Matt Barnes bear hugged Harden and threw him to the ground, drawing a flagrant - 1 foul. Harden made both free throws. Chris Paul led the Clippers in scoring with 23 points (7 - 21 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt) in 37 minutes. DeAndre Jordan pulled down 20 rebounds, and Blake Griffin racked up eight assists. Up next, the Rockets host the Magic on Tuesday. The Clippers play the Hornets in Los Angeles, also on Tuesday.
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