Dwight Howard scored 23 and Terrence Jones 21 to lift the Harden-less Rockets past the Spurs, 97-90.
NBA scores: Rockets top Spurs, Knicks beat Celtics
Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY SporHouston out-rebounded San Antonio 55-39 on the evening.
While there’s no denying Davis’ star in his second season, it was nice to see Anthony Bennett, the struggling No. 1 pick in the 2013 draft, have his best game as a pro. Bennett cracked double-digits in scoring for the first time in his career, finishing with 15 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
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Scott HalleranIn 40 games this season, Harden has averaged 23.7 points, 5.5 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals per contest. He’s shooting 44 percent from the field, but a career-low 32 percent beyond the arc.
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