Houston’s season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder was postponed after coronavirus cases and James Harden’s violation of the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols.
James Harden was back in a Houston uniform. But for how many longer? Harden scored 12 points in 21 minutes and the Rockets beat the San Antonio Spurs 112-98.
James Harden is back in Houston after missing the start of Rockets training camp. Harden was going through the NBA's COVID-19 testing protocols on Tuesday.
A person with knowledge of the situation says Tyronn Lue has agreed to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. The final terms are still being worked out.
In first game back from the All-Star break. James Harden had 29 points and 10 assists, leading the Houston Rockets past the cold-shooting Golden State Warriors 135-105.
Lonnie Walker IV had a career-high 28 points as the Spurs overcame James Harden’s 50 by rallying from a 10-point deficit to beat the Rockets 135-133 in double OT.
Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Denver played smothering defense on Harden and the Nuggets beat Houston 105-95 snapping the Rockets’ eight-game winning streak.
James Harden scored 36 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and Russell Westbrook added 28 points and a triple-double to help the Rockets rout Trail Blazers,132-108.
Harden insisted the problem wouldn't keep him out of Game 3 on Saturday as the Rockets try to climb out of an 0-2 hole against the two-time defending champions.