It wasn't pretty, but James Harden (28 points) and the Rockets (33-12) secured their third consecutive win and wrapped up a perfect homestand with a 99-90 victory over the Miami Heat at Toyota Center. - Our postgame show explores all the key storylines, including the clutch finish and yet another positive showing from Houston's defense. The Rockets' strong showing Monday comes after limiting the defending champion Warriors to just 17 points in Saturday's defining fourth quarter and holding the Timberwolves to only 98 points in the opener of the three-game homestand. - Other topics discussed include the return of Trevor Ariza from a two-game suspension; continued progress by Harden after his Grade 2 hamstring strain; the struggles of Eric Gordon; and the absence of Gerald Green from the rotation now that Mike D'Antoni has a full supporting cast at his disposal. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices