MVP frontrunners Giannis Antetokounmpo (27/21) and James Harden (42/10/6) were brilliant, but it was Milwaukee's collective length and Houston's injury absences (Chris Paul, Eric Gordon) that mattered most Wednesday. Our recap breaks down key themes from the 116-109 loss, which was only the third in Houston's last 15 games — including how it could shed light on GM Daryl Morey's approach to the trade deadline. - Ben also explores how the schedule for the Rockets (23-17) is poised to weaken considerably in the days ahead, and why the recent 12-3 stretch should bode very well considering the strength of competition. - #Rockets #NBA #Bucks - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 3, 2019
James Harden made a three pointer with 1 second left in overtime to lift the...
James Harden's CLUTCH Performance In The Bay / James Harden made a three pointer with 1 second left in overtime to lift the Rockets to a 135-134 victory over the Warriors. James Harden recorded his 5th triple-double of the season (40th of his career) with 44 points (career-high 10 made 3pt FGs, 5th straight 40+ point game), 10 rebounds and 15 assists (11th 40+ point, 10+ rebound & 15+ assist triple-double in NBA history). Harden extends his NBA record streak of games with at least 35+ points and 5+ assists to 9, while setting the NBA record for consecutive games with 5+ made 3pt FGs at 8.
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