The Rockets showed maturity and resolve in winning a game in which there was a clear emotional let down after the weekend’s massive win over the Golden State Warriors. But they made all the key plays down the stretch and closed an 88-88 tie game with an 11-2 run to defeat the Miami Heat 99-90.
James Harden finished with 28 points, 5 assists, and 2 blocks, and Chris Paul finished with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals. Most importantly, they alternated clutch shots in the closing minutes, and Harden even made another key block down the stretch for the second straight game to seal the victory.