NBA Note - Houston Rockets Harden, James

Nov 23, 2017 - 9:50 AM G James Harden and G Chris Paul combined for 44 points and 21 assists, producing 34 points on 10-for-15 shooting prior to intermission as the Rockets (14-4) raced to a 35-point halftime lead.

Harden cooled in the second half but still had 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. Despite missing its first six shots, Houston shot 54.9 percent with Harden and Paul coauthoring its attack, slicing the Denver defense to ribbons with accurate passes to wide open shooters.