HOUSTON — After winning just 41 games in last year's disappointing season, the Houston Rockets acknowledged their 50th win on Friday night.
However, they weren't celebrating it.
"Sixty would be nice," coach Mike D'Antoni said smiling. "We may celebrate that one. But not 50."
It's probably unlikely with just 10 regular-season games left, so for now the Rockets are simply focused on improving before the postseason begins.
James Harden scored 38 points, including eight down the stretch, and tied a career high with 17 assists to help the Rockets pull away for a 117-107 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.