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NBA: James Harden, Trae Young score 40-point triple doubles as Rockets beat Hawks; DeMar DeRozan powers Spurs to victory

Young had 42 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. He and Harden are the first players to post 40-point triple-doubles in the same game, according to the Elias Sports Bureau

NBA: James Harden powers Rockets to victory over 76ers; Celtics edge past Hawks

On a “Flashback Friday” in which the Rockets wore retro ketchup-and-mustard uniforms from their back-to-back NBA title days in the mid-90s, Harden sported a white headband and cornrows

NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo or James Harden? A deep-dive to examine the claims of this season's MVP contenders

Racing towards the coveted MVP trophy, Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden represent two sides of a philosophical battle.

NBA: Klay Thompson, DeMarcus Cousins help Warriors end Rockets' nine-game win streak; Russell Westbrook stars for Thunder

Playing without injured Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors snapped Houston's nine-game win streak and avoided being swept this season by the Rockets.

NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo stars in Bucks' win over Knicks; James Harden nets 41 points to lead Rockets to victory

Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 30 points and 14 rebounds as the high-scoring Milwaukee Bucks took their frustrations out on the New York Knicks.

NBA Playoffs: Rockets oust Timberwolves; LeBron James scores buzzer-beater to give Cavaliers 3-2 lead over Pacers

James Harden scored 24 points as the Houston Rockets booked their spot in the second round of the NBA playoffs by crushing the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-104 in game five.

NBA: James Harden scores 29 points to take Rockets past Jazz; Nets defeat Thunder

Jazz twice managed to take the lead in the first half — but both times the Rockets powered back in front.