Spurs overcome Harden's triple-double, beat Rockets 106-100
Posted November 12, 2016 6:00 am
HOUSTON (AP) - Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
The Spurs avenged a 101-99 loss to the Rockets in San Antonio on Wednesday night and improved to 5-0 on the road, where they have outscored opponents by an average of 12.8 points.
James Harden had a triple-double for a second straight game against the Spurs, finishing with 25 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, but also added seven costly turnovers. A deep 3-pointer by Eric Gordon cut the lead to four with 2 minutes remaining, but Houston struggled to make stops down the stretch.
Gordon scored 27 points off the bench, going 7 of 12 on 3-pointers.
San Antonio Spurs forward LeMarcus Aldridge (12) is closely guarded by Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)
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Houston Rockets center Nene (42) loses the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward David Lee (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks to pass against San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and Pau Gasol (16) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) passes as he drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)
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