After a rough shooting effort in games two and three, the Houston Rockets found their shot in Game 4. Behind 18 3-pointers, the Rockets picked up a critical 125-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The series is now tied at 2-2 and the Rockets' win ensures the series will at least go to a Game 6.
James Harden's double-doubled paced the Rockets. He racked up 28 points, 12 assists and five rebounds.
After a brief injury scare after banging knees, James Harden drains the deep, contested 3-pointer before the shot clock expires. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/ZsqTUBC5A4
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James Harden (@JHarden13) with the coast-to-coast finish! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/b1rZTUNoG3
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Six of the Rockets seven players to play at least 20 minutes reached double-figures. Trevor Ariza had 16 points, six rebounds and five assists. Patrick Beverley, playing after the death of his grandfather, racked up 10 points and six assists. Clint Capela nearly had a double-double, with eight points and nine boards. Ryan Anderson had 13 points, plus a 3rd quarter buzzer beater.
Ryan Anderson drains the deep 3-pointer to beat the buzzer! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/KgBvFVFaVX
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Eric Gordon had 22 points off the bench, hitting 6 of 9 3-pointers. Lou Williams chipped in 13 points and this impressive dunk.
Lou Williams drives right past Danny Green and throws it down! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/t1da0XReGA
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Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge both had 16 points, serving as the only Spurs starters to reach double-figures. Patty Mills had 10 off the bench, with Jonathan Simmons actually leading the Spurs with 17.
Game 5 of the series is Tuesday in San Antonio. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET.
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