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Rockets complete stunning NBA series comeback over Clippers

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James Harden of the Houston Rockets shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first quarter during Game Seven of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 17, 2015 in Houston, Texas (AFP Photo/Scott Halleran)

Houston (AFP) - The Houston Rockets humbled the Los Angeles Clippers 113-100 in game seven of their NBA second round playoff series Sunday to reach their first Western Conference final since 1997.

James Harden tallied 31 points, seven rebounds and eight assists, while Dwight Howard finished with 16 points and 15 rebounds for the Rockets who became just the ninth team ever to rally from a 3-1 series deficit to win in seven games.