Apr 6, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) hits a three-pointer over Denver Nuggets guard Randy Foye (4) to tie the game during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. The Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets in overtime130-125.Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports
The Denver Nuggets (33-44) rallied in the third quarter outscoring the Houston Rockets 36-19, but the Rockets would hold on in overtime to defeat the Nuggets by the final of 130-125. Denver would fall behind at halftime after a terrible defensive effort in the second quarter where Houston outscored them 47-25.James Hardenwould lead the way for the Rockets, scoring a game-high 32 points on 9-of-23 shooting, cashing in 11-of-12 free throw attempts.
Every member of the Rockets starting five scored in double-figures alongside Harden.Jeremy Linwould chip in 19 points,Omer Asikcollected 18 points and 23 rebounds,Chandler Parsonswith 15, and Terrance Jones would score 14. Denver’sEvan Fournierwould score a team-high 26 points off the bench as he would go off from distance. He scored 26 points on 9-of-16 shooting, including 6-of-10 from behind-the-arc.
Just like Houston, Denver’s starting-five would also score in double-figures.Aaron Brooks(replacingTy Lawsonwith an ankle injury) scored 24 points on 11-of-24 shooting, collecting 15 assists to go with 3 steals.Quincy Millerwould chip in 19 whileTimofey Mozgovscored 15 points with 7 rebounds. Nuggets standout power forwardKenneth Fariedwould record another double-double, scoring 16 points on 7-of-17 shooting, collecting 13 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 blocks.
Denver dug themselves into a hole in the fourth quarter where they would score just three points in the final four minutes. Houston would go on a 16-3 run to end the fourth which would spell overtime. RookieIsaiah Canaanwas solid off the bench for the Rockets, scoring 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting while going 4-of-7 from deep.
The Denver Nuggets (33-44) return to action Tuesday night as their road-trip continues. They will be taking on the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET, 8:30 PM MT.
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