HOU - Rockets

Thunder coach Scott Brooks praising the performance of his role players (Martin, Jackson, Fisher, Collison), who stepped up big.

@dailythunder KD should just respond to every post-game question with "Hodor."

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"When you're in the playoffs, it's always a 48-minute game." --Scott Brooks, who has never heard of overtime

Kevin Durant's 9 assists were the most he's ever had in a playoff game in his career.

OKC's 120 points are a team record for a playoff game. Couldn't have asked for a better start.

In LAL's final 3 games, Pau Gasol had 2 triple-doubles. Tonight: 17 pts, 20 rebs, 11 asts.

"I would rather score 10 points per game, but win 46 and make the playoffs." - Goran Dragic on his impressive play this season

James Harden (29pts-9asts) propels the RocketsRockets past the KingsKings 121-100. Asik added a double-double with 10-12.

Tayshaun Prince hits a free throw to ice the game for Grizzlies, up by 4 pts, 82-78 at the buzzer. This one might be over. Grizzlies win a close one on the road 82-78!

James Harden hits crucial trey. He stays hot with 7 points, a trey and a rebound down the stretch. Rockets beat Suns 100-98.

Nuggets how w/ 53 wins. If they finish 4-1 in their 5 remaining games it guarantees them the 3rd seed. Franchise record 55+ Ws very likely.

Meanwhile, Blazers fans going nuts about the prospect of free chalupas in a game Portland trails by 18 with 18 seconds left.

Sacramento beat at home by Rockets 112-102. 17&15 from Jason Thompson, Chandler Parsons had 29. #nbakings

Good effort for the Magic late, but come up short. Career night for Harkless in the loss. #WeWill

Fans boo lack of action in R4 of Prescott-Crawford. can't say i blame them. #boxing #lvrj

Grizzlies beat Rockets at home, 103-94.

Do the Rockets have one run left in them? Harden going to the line out of the time out down 10 with 3 minutes to go

Really fun 4th quarter in Houston. Spurs lost, but I liked Pop going small down the stretch.

Rockets close the game on a 15-4 run to win 116-78 over Cavs. Rockets playing disruptive defense with 3 blocks and a steal!

Too bad Harden missed that last FT. If he had made it, he would've tied Kevin Martin for the most FT makes in Rockets history w/o a miss.

PLAYOFF PUSH: Rockets (7) 1.5 games behind Warriors (6) & 1.5 ahead of Jazz (9). Wednesday is now biggest game of year as Rockets host Jazz.

It's a final: Rockets 108, Wolves 98. James Harden scores 22 in the 4th, finishes with 37 pt, 8 asst, 7 reb night

Rockets are dominating inside! They've got 53 pts in the paint vs 25 pts for Suns. Led by Omer Asik with 3 dunks and 6 FTs.

Suns 107, Rockets 105. Rockets hit 19 3s, more than ever had in gm before this season, but several too late. Suns off boards the difference.

Sloppy ending sloppy game ... And Houston is just better than the Warriors.

That'll do it. Rockets fall 112-108. Poor game for HOU all around. Game effort, but far, far, far from their best. GS game just got bigger.

Shawn Marion ends the game at a -35, a new career low for him. His previous low was -34 (PHX vs NJ on 3/27/06 and MIA vs GS 3/7/08).

Rockets beat Magic on the road, 118-110.

Kevin McHale has faith in his starters' conditioning, playing James Harden and Chandler Parsons 43 and 42 minutes, respectively.

James Harden has struggled down the stretch, but still having a good offensive game with 24 pts (9-22 FG), 2 treys and an o-reb.

Rockets beat Nets on the road, 106-96.

Jeremy Lin is *still* on fire. He's got 2 treys, 9 pts and 2 boards down the stretch. Rockets beat Thunder 122-119.

Final Buzzer at Staples Center: Clippers 106, Rockets 96. BG 20pts.. Billups & Butler 19 each.. LAC vs LAL right back here tomorrow night

My goodness: Parsons' stat line now 21/8/9. Even pair of missed freebies can't take the shine off this one.

Salmons hits them both at the line, 115-111 Kings advantage. With only 9 seconds left, Rockets would need a real miracle.

Some phenomenal stat lines so far tonight: James Harden 30p/11a/5r, Chandler Parsons 20p/3r/3a/2s, Patrick Patterson 16p/6a, Jeremy Lin 14p/4a

Rockets finally got stop Harden needed to finish the job. Chalmers stopped in front to draw a charge. Rockets get last chance on LBJ travel.

Beverly fouled hard trying to take a 3, flagrant 2 called on Draymond Green. A bit of a tussle breaks out, Green and Marcus Morris ejected.

Too much Patrick Patterson (14pts in 4th q) has Cats down 102-95 w/ 2min left RocketsRockets Need some stops BobcatsRockets #NBA

Nuggets beat Rockets at home, 118-110.

Enes Kanter just got blocked by Patrick Beverley. And the mock cheers come out, more deadly than boos. Rockets

Ref David Jones tossed him. Looks like he picked up a pair of techs after getting fouled. Kevin McHale calls on Reggie Evans to shoot them.

A Del3no dagger! Carlos Delfino hits a 3 that just might end it after the Hornets make a Q4 push. Rockets up 94-80, 1:38 left.

Nuggets beat Rockets on the road, 105-95.

Harden with a clutch drawn foul (that's a category, right?) & hits 2 FTs to put Rockets up 98-94, 40.1 left. #EndTheStreak

Timberwolves beat Rockets at home, 92-79.

Team effort on Harden tonight. West with a good challenge. PG and George Hill have both spent time chasing him. (5/19 17 pts)

Dallas up over Houston 80-73 after 3 on @FSSouthwest. Marion w/ 18 pts. Mavs have shot 30 FTs tonight, making 22

Bled with the bailout layup, followed by Delfino And-1

Give McHale credit, he's not giving up. Rockets hustling for buckets and trapping on D. There's only 34 sec left & we're down 8, but no quit

Rockets are leaving points at the line, making just 5-14 (35%) of their FTs. Led by Omer Asik with 0-6 from the stripe.

Don't understand why Anderson is in instead of Davis here. Anderson can't hit a thing and can't stick with Parsons.

No need for Rockets to slow down and try to milk the shot clock; just keep pushing it every time down -- Lakers can't stop Rox when they run

Rockets last six scores have come three at a time (3-pointers or 3-point plays.) Hey, it worked for the Texans.

Rockets beat Bucks on the road, 115-101.

Another hard fought battle comes up short as the Hornets fall to the Rockets 104-92. Ryan Anderson33 18pts, Greivis Vasquez 15pts/14asts

Rockets close the game on a 21-7 run to win 123-104 over Hawks. Rockets hit 8 of 9 FGs.

Despite a career-high 24p from Marcus Morris, the Rockets fall to the Thunder 94-124. James Harden 25p, Douglas 17p, Jeremy Lin 7p/7a

Everything's falling in in this game. Spurs are shooting lights out at 56% (42-75) and Rockets are shooting well at 52% (45-86). Spurs beat Rockets 122-116.

James Harden has 30 points, and has taken this young Rockets team on his back.

How do you return to play against your former team? Omer Asik making a statement with 20 points, 18 rebounds and 3 blocks #FreeAgencySteal

Tonight was the worst loss for the Grizzlies since they lost by 40 to Bulls last yr (the night ZBo got hurt) - had not lost by 20+ since

Rockets beat 76ers at home, 125-103.

Jeremy Lin up to 22 points, 2nd highest scoring game of year, plus 8 asst. Rockets sending Knicks to first home loss, up 19 with 4 min

Raptors beat Rockets at home, 103-96.

Rockets beat Celtics at home, 101-89.

Cartier Martin misses another trey, shooting 1-6 FGs! He's beeen missing with the few shots he's taken. Wizards lose to Rockets 99-93.

Spurs beat Rockets in OT, 134-126.

Rockets welcomed back Coach McHale, but fall to Mavs 109-116. James Harden 39p/6r/9a, Chandler Parsons 18p/10r/5a, Douglas 13p, Patrick Patterson 12p

Cook is down for the Rockets. Not sure how injury happened, his teammates had no idea he was down for a while there.

Kobe Bryant had 39 points tonight in a loss to the Rockets. Kobe now needs 13 points to reach 30,000 career points.

Alec Burks would have made that an AND-2 foul on Asik. FOYE.

Thunder roll to 120-98 win over road-weary Rockets. HOU gets much-needed rest now; won't play against until hosting Utah Saturday night.

Hey, @NBA: Consider this game a dunk contest audition for Terrence Ross.

The Knicks fall 131-103 tonight to the Rockets. Melo scored a team-high 37 pts, Felton dished out 8 assists. Postgame on @MSGNetworks

Rockets win! Defeat Bulls 93-89. James Harden 28p, Chandler Parsons 18p/13r, Patrick Patterson 20p/8r. Clutch play from Toney Douglas. Knicks on Friday.

Burks is trying to win back his spot in the rotation with each outside jumper. not his game. I think it's not going to happen.

The Lakers defeat the RocketsRockets 119-108 on Dwight's 28p & 13r, Kobe's 22p, 11r & 11a. Chandler Parsons lead Houston with 24.

Portland 119, Houston 117. Harden intentionally missed second ft, but it bounced away. Rockets let 16-t lead, 13-pt 2nd h lead get away.

Hornets' second half comeback comes up short, falling to the Rockets 100-96 on the road. Greivis Vasquez w/ career-high 24pts/9asts

Harden goes on on everyone, misses jumper then forced drive. LeBron takes it to rim. Heat up 111-110, 18.6 left.

The streak is broken, RocketsRockets beat Pistonspistons 96-82 thanks to a career-high tying 14p from Omer Asik, James Harden 20p, Jeremy Lin 8a

The Grizzlies improve to 4-1, defeating the RocketsRockets 93-85 on Rudy Gay's 21 & 7, Zach Randolph's 15 & 14. Pasrsons w/ 19 for HOU.

Denver bloodied Asik and Lin. I know Karl played illegal D back in the day, but this uncut nail strategy really goes too far

Blazers had Rose Garden behind em to beat Lakers. Tonight, they absolutely ripped a victory away from a fired-up Rockets team. Clutch

Hawks certainly haven't got any help from the guys carrying the whistles tonight. Just bailed out Harden on an attempt

Well the Pistons can take solace that this probably would have been a W if the Rockets had of passed on trading for Harden. #sarcasm

In 10 min, Machado is game's assist leader (tied) with five. I think they were all no-look dishes. W 1:48 left, I'm guessing he gets 2 more.

Rockets ran a play that broke down on every turn so Livingston, Delfino ran a give-and-go to a layup to beat clock, sealed win. Old school.

There we go! Royce with another behind the back no look pass to D-Mo, this time the big man slams it home. Rockets up 107-98, 1:37 left.

Mavericks beat Rockets at home, 123-104.

Spurs beat Rockets on the road, 116-107.

Game ends with a D-Mo flurry of scoring. He's 6 of 10 for 13, incl last 7 for Rockets. Rockets beat Hornets (some of them), 95-75.

Inbounding w 2 secs on shot clock Rox good look. Forbes missed a 3. OKC ball, down 3, 15.3 left. Westbrook pretended to check in. He's not.

#HEATgame: The @MiamiHEAT extend the lead over the @houstonrockets to 10, 95-85 w/ 38 seconds remaining in the game. #LETSGOHEAT #LETSGOHEAT

Rockets win, 99-96. Losing streak ends at six. Lee with 20, Dragic 18p, 7a, Patterson with two big offensive boards, game winning tip.

Landry's 20p/10r & Gordon's 27p give Hornets the 105-99 win & a very disapointing 6th Rockets loss in a row. @Goran_Dragic 23p/8a Bud 22p

The defending champ @DallasMavs got a 117-110 win vs @HoustonRockets behind 35 from Dirk. Goran Dragic led HOU with 20 pts, 10 asts.

#Nuggets beat #Rockets on the road, 105-102. #DENvsHOU

Game mercifully comes to a close as Denver romps way to 101-86 win over Rockets. Tomorrow may not be must-win. but about as close as it gets

Suns beat Houston 112-105. They pick up a full game on Rockets and move past Utah for 9th place in the West. #SunsAtRockets #SunsPlayoffPush

Jazz should've beat Spurs on Monday. This is the win Utah needed. Erases Kings loss and makes 2-1 road trip real possibility.

The Blazers play like a team that wants to get to summer vacation asap. Rockets win 94-89 . #ripcity #blazers

@HoustonRockets have also forced 21 Kings turnovers and have only turned the ball over 10 times themselves. That's how you win ball games.

Don't Mess with the Goran! Dragic goes off 26 pts and 11 assists helping @houstonrockets edge out the @lakers 112-107.

RT @AdamReisinger Anthony Davis is on pace for a rebounds-blocks-assists triple-double with 0 points. That'd be the most amazing thing ever

Granger bailed out Collison by blocking Parson's jumper at the buzzer. Pacers win 104-102. They host the Linless Knicks on Tuesday

Rockets win 98-89. Camby with 16 boards, six blocked shots and two put backs to seal it. Dragic w 25, his most with Rockets. Budinger w 13.

Mavericks finish off Rockets, 90-81. Rockets make 12 of 37 shots in second half. Dirk with 21, Scola with 22.

FINAL: Kings fall in overtime to Rockets 113-106, DMC career-high 38pts 14rebs, Thornton 27pts, Evans 12pts 5asts 6stls. #KingsAllDay

Can't ask for a better look than that. Budinger wide-open for corner trey, comes up short. Mavs win in OT, 101-99.

#GSW bench has not been the problem. They have more pts 42-32 and more asts 13-1 than #Rockets bench. Led by R. Jefferson w/ 14 pts, 2 treys and 3 rebs.

Lakers get the miss from Courtney Lee they needed but Barnes/Sessions can't handle the ball and advance it up court

Rockets all over Sir Allen now. Shot clock on 14 with Grant Hill in backcourt. Frye finishes the rout with a 3. Suns win, 99-86.

You can't be surprised the refs didn't call anything on Paul. I don't get frustrated about that anymore... it is what it is.

Courtney Lee hits a 3 to put Houston up 104-103 with 15.1 left. OKC has just fallen on its face the last two minutes.

Kyrie Irving had 16 in the fourth quarter, as #Cavs routed the Houston Rockets, 118-107

Despite a 26 point performance from Gerald Green, the #NETS fall to the @HoustonRockets, 112-106.

Fans give the Raptors a standing ovation after a 116-98 win over the Rockets. 6 in double-digits, led by DeMar's 23.

Like Rockets before them, Celtics just can't close the door. KG misses two FTs, Rockets ball down 95-92 with 46.5 left in OT.

Martin tries a 3 for the win, misses. Clippers win, 105-103 in overtime. Paul with 28 10. Martin with 25-8, but misses last 3 shots.

4-9 and only 13pts for Kyle Lowry. Great job by Jazz PGs on him tonight. #HOUatUTA

#Rockets beat #Sixers at home, 93-87.

O.J. Mayo misses 3 with 2.8 seconds left. Rockets take 97-93. Third-best ft shooting team in NBA this season, go 6 of 6 at line in last min.

Kyle Lowry sinks his seventh 3-pointer, gets replaced to get an ovation with 32 points, nine assists.

This time after time out, Wolves come out of the zone. Parsons finishes a drive, but Love steps out for a 3. Wolves by four with 5 min left.

Kevin McHale tried to walk off the floor. He had to physically be stopped by a ref.

Grizz-killa Kevin Martin has not had 0 pts in a game since 2006. Tony Allen put handcuffs on him in 18 min he played. Grizz 93 Houston 83

@HoustonRockets fall to the Warriors 106-97 .KevMartin 28 @lscola4 14p/13r . 3 game streak ends. Time to start a new one in Memphis on Tues

“@TomMartin4: @htown747 Reconsider what you just said. Dragic. Dribbling the clock on a fast break. Wut.” Lol I hate logic...

Its raining 3s for houston as their bench notches 66 and they hand Portland a second straight home loss 103-96. #ripcity #blazers

Harrington misses TWO FTs. Budinger hits 3. Hou up 97-90 with 1 min left.

Two Love fts makes it 100-91 #Twolves w/ 46.5 seconds remaining in regulation.

#Rockets beat #Suns at home, 99-81.

@HoustonRockets run out of gas in SA and fall to Spurs 99-91. Kevin Martin gets 29 pts on 29th bday. @Klow7 and @CourtneyLee2211 15 pts each

Bad news: Rockets lose to @MNTimberwolves 108-120. Good news: K-Mart has 29 pts after missing 2 games to injury. On to S.A. #RedNation

With a quick 10-1 run, #Knicks cut the #Rockets lead to 12 pts, 95-83. #Knicks hit their last 4 shots!

M. Evans's shot blocked by H. Thabeet! He's struggling with 3 missed FG in garbage time. #Wizards losing 99-74, 1:31 left.

MIL 3-pt shooting unfortunate anomaly but LOTS of lessons to be learned in loss:Rox not good enough to win w/ anything less than 100% effort