The Rockets (10 - 3) knocked off the Mavericks (10 - 4) 95 - 92 Saturday night in Houston. Houston, which led by nine entering the fourth quarter, allowed Dallas to creep back into the game but was able to close it out in the final minute. Down two with just over 30 seconds to play, James Harden made a jumper, plus the foul, to put the Rockets up 93 - 92. Monta Ellis turned it over on the other end, and Trevor Ariza was subsequently fouled, converting both free throws to give Houston a three - point advantage. Dirk Nowitzki then missed a three - pointer, and Ellis was unable to hit on a desperation shot as time expired. Harden led the way for Houston, pouring in 32 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Patrick Beverley added 20 points, while Donatas Motiejunas had a 14 - point, 12 - rebound double - double. The Rockets were without Dwight Howard for the second straight game as he continues to nurse a strained right knee. In his absence, Houston was out - rebounded 50 - 4. The Rockets shot just 37 percent as a team, compared to Dallas’ 40 percent and also struggled with turnovers, committing 17, nine of which were credited to Motiejunas and Harden. Dallas had five players in double - figures, led by Ellis’ 17 points. Nowitzki added 11, and Chandler Parsons chipped in eight points and eight rebounds. Brandan Wright had a 14 - point, 11 - rebound double - double off the bench. Up next, the Mavs host the Pacers on Monday night. Houston plays host to the Knicks, also on Monday.
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