The Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 122 - 105 , at Scotiabank Arena on Friday night . The Raptors ( 32 - 12 ) may have underestimated the improving Nets ( 21 - 23 ) to open the game , as they surprisingly fell behind by a 35 - 28 margin in the first 12 minutes . That likely served as a wake - up call , however , as Toronto went on to forge a 64 - 53 lead by halftime . They 'd add another 13 points to their advantage in the third quarter , essentially sealing their win despite Brooklyn compiling 30 points in the final period . One of the Raptors ' biggest advantages on the stat sheet was in turnovers , as they forced 17 from the visitors . D'Angelo Russell was one of only two double - digit scorers for the Nets and led the way with 24 points , nine assists , six rebounds and one steal . Shabazz Napier followed with 15 points , adding five assists and two rebounds . Jarrett Allen mustered nine points but added 12 rebounds . Alan Williams and DeMarre Caroll had matching eight - point tallies off the bench while pulling down eight and four rebounds , respectively . Kawhi Leonard paced the Raptors with 20 points and supplemented them with 11 rebounds , four assists and one steal . Pascal Siakam managed 16 points , six rebounds , two assists and one steal . Serge Ibaka had a near double - double with 14 points , nine rebounds , one assist and one block . O.G . Anunoby and Norman Powell had 13 points each off the bench . Delon Wright filled out the stat sheet with 12 points , five rebounds , two assists and three steals . The Nets head back home to face the Boston Celtics on Monday night , while the Raptors travel to the Nation 's Capital to face the Washington Wizards on Sunday afternoon .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns , 111 - 109 , at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday evening . The Raptors got out to a great start at home , with a 32 - 20 lead after one quarter . The Suns picked it up in the second and chipped away at the deficit , so that they trailed by eight at halftime . The Suns carried the momentum into the second half , as they outscored the Raptors by nine in the third quarter to take a 78 - 77 lead into the final frame . The score stayed close through the fourth , as the teams exchanged baskets . The score was tied at 109 with 13 seconds left , and the Raptors went to Pascal Siakam out of the timeout . Siakam managed to convert the game - winning bucket on an isolation drive to the basket . Siakam finished with 10 points , 12 rebounds , five assists , two blocks and a steal , in 33 minutes . Serge Ibaka led the Raptors with 22 points on 11 - of - 19 shooting , six rebounds , one assist and a block , while Kyle Lowry tallied 16 points , nine rebounds , eight assists and two steals . The Raptors shot 50 percent from the field , including 7 - of - 28 from long range . Meanwhile , Devin Booker led the Suns with 30 points on 10 - of - 21 shooting , eight assists and two rebounds , in 35 minutes . Kelly Oubre Jr. followed up with 18 points , nine rebounds , one assist and one steal , while Deandre Ayton tallied 15 points , 17 rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks . The Suns ( 11 - 35 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Saturday . The Raptors ( 34 - 13 ) play host to the Grizzlies on Saturday .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies , 119 - 90 , at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday evening . The Raptors got out to a good start at home , holding the advantage through most of the first quarter , before taking a 23 - 19 lead into the second . They maintained an edge through the second , although the Grizzlies kept it close , so as to trail 55 - 48 at halftime . However , the Raptors blew the game open in the third quarter , where they outscored the visitors 45 - 14 , to take a 38 - point lead into the final frame . The Grizzlies put up a fight in the fourth , but nothing near enough to give the home team a scare , as the Raptors cruised to their second consecutive win . This marks the fifth straight loss for Memphis . Danny Green led the Raptors with 24 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting , including eight three - pointers , along with seven rebounds , three assists , two steals and one block , in just 22 minutes . Serge Ibaka followed up with 18 points , five rebounds and one block , while Pascal Siakam added 17 points , eight rebounds , two assists and one steal . The Raptors shot 48 percent from the field , including 17 - of - 36 from long range . Meanwhile , Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 16 points , nine rebounds and one assist , in 28 minutes . Ivan Rabb tallied 13 points , 11 rebounds , one assist and one block , in 21 minutes off the bench , while Shelvin Mack added 14 points , five assists , three rebounds and one steal , in 26 minutes off the bench . The Grizzlies ( 19 - 27 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Pelicans on Monday . The Raptors ( 35 - 13 ) play host to the Kings on Tuesday .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Sacramento Kings , 120 - 105 , at Air Canada Centre on Tuesday . The Raptors ( 36 - 13 ) once again showed why they are one of the top teams in the NBA during the 2018 - 19 season , as they came from behind against a surprising Kings ( 24 - 24 ) that seemed eager to leave their recent ugly loss on the rear view . Sacramento quickly jumped ahead on the score and they were up by five ( 34 - 29 ) following the first quarter , something that seemed to surprise many fans in attendance . But the Raptors turned things around rather quickly and once they got in control of the game , they did n't slip it away . Toronto won the second quarter by nine points ( 31 - 22 ) so they went up by four ( 60 - 56 ) at the break , and later closed things out in the second half . The Raptors won the remaining two quarters , 28 - 22 and 32 - 27 respectively , as they ended cruising their way towards a relatively comfortable win . The Raptors had a balanced scoring output in this game since they had six players scoring in double figures , but none reaching the 20 - point threshold . The absence of Kawhi Leonard did n't impact the side and the guard duo of Fred VanVleet and Kyle Lowry led the way for Toronto since both had 19 points . Serge Ibaka had 15 points with 10 boards , and Pascal Siakam 18 points . CJ Miles chipped in with 15 points off the bench . The Kings had seven players scoring over 10 points and they owned the highest scorer of the contest since Marvin Bagley III finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds . Bogdan Bogdanovic filled the stat sheet nicely since he contributed 16 points , nine assists , eight rebounds , and three steals to the losing cause . Buddy Hield added 11 points as well .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Toronto Raptors , 105 - 92 , at Air Canada Centre on Thursday . In a game to determine the top seed in the east , Milwaukee prevailed in dominating fashion . A 34 - 22 second quarter really set the tone , as Milwaukee led by at least five points for the entirety of the second half . This marked the Bucks third win in four meetings with the Raptors this season , as they guaranteed themselves the tie - breaker over them . Rebounding was key for Milwaukee , as they won that battle , 50 - 39 . The Bucks ended up shooting 49 percent from the field and 37 percent from three - point range while holding the Raptors to under 40 percent from the field and 26 percent from long range . Milwaukee also out - assisted Toronto , 21 - 16 The Bucks ( 37 - 13 ) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo , as he collected 19 points , nine rebounds , five assists , four steals and two blocks . Khris Middleton accrued 18 points , five rebounds , four assists and two steals . Eric Bledsoe amassed 14 points , eight rebounds , six assists and four steals while D.J . Wilson led the bench with 16 points , five rebounds and two steals . The Raptors ( 37 - 16 ) were led by Pascal Siakam , as he tallied 28 points , three rebounds and three assists . Kawhi Leonard amassed 16 points , eight rebounds , two assists and three steals . Serge Ibaka finished with 12 points , 10 rebounds , two assists , two steals and three blocks . Kyle Lowry , Norman Powell and Fred VanVleet scored 10 points apiece . On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup versus the Washington Wizards on Saturday . As for Toronto , they play host to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday for their next fixture .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Los Angeles Clippers , 121 - 103 , at Air Canada Centre on Sunday . While this was n't a wire - to - wire win for Toronto , they dominated throughout . In fact , a 42 - 28 second quarter really set the foundation , as the Raptors held a double - digit lead for the entirety of the second half . Rebounding was critical for the Raptors , as they outrebounded the Clippers , 56 - 36 . Toronto 's defense was also huge , as they held Los Angeles to 43 percent from the field and 17 percent from three - point range . Ball movement was also imperative , with the Raptors out - assisting the Clippers , 21 - 15 . The Clippers ( 29 - 25 ) were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , as he tallied 19 points , five rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Tobias Harris totaled 13 points , four rebounds and two assists . Lou Williams led the bench with 18 points , two rebounds and three assists . Montrezl Harrell got a rare start and amassed 10 points , three rebounds and four blocks . The Raptors ( 38 - 16 ) were led by Kawhi Leonard , as he collected 18 points , five rebounds and two assists . Serge Ibaka accumulated 16 points and 12 rebounds . Pascal Siakam finished with 15 points and four boards while C.J . Miles led the bench with the same line . Delon Wright provided 14 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals off the bench . Both teams return to action on Tuesday , with Toronto traveling to face the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles playing the Charlotte Hornets on the road as well .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets , 127 - 125 , at Scotiabank Arena on Monday evening . The Nets got out to a great start on the road , as they held a 29 - 21 lead after one quarter . The Raptors trailed through the entire second quarter , but managed to trim the deficit to just four points by halftime . Both teams came out strong in the third , and it remained a one - possession game for most of the quarter , until it was tied at 92 by the start of the final frame . The Raptors got out to a strong start in the fourth and pushed to a seven - point lead , however , the Nets battled back with some ridiculous three - point shooting , to pull ahead with a 125 - 122 lead . The Raptors looked to Danny Green for a game - tying three . They then locked down for the stop on defense , before Kawhi Leonard banked in the game - winning jumper . This marks the fifth straight win for the Raptors , and the second straight loss for Brooklyn . Kawhi Leonard led the Raptors with 30 points , eight assists , four rebounds and one steal , in 34 minutes . Serge Ibaka followed up with 18 points , 12 rebounds , two blocks , a steal and an assist , while Pascal Siakam added 17 points , four rebounds , four assists and two steals . The Raptors shot 54 percent from the field , including 9 - of - 31 from long range . Meanwhile , D'Angelo Russell led the Nets with 28 points , 14 assists , seven rebounds and one steal , in 33 minutes . Joe Harris followed up with 24 points , four assists and two rebounds , while Allen Crabbe chipped in 22 points , three rebounds , one assist and one steal off the bench . The Nets shot 52 percent from the field , including 20 - 41 from long range . The Nets ( 29 - 29 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Cavs in Cleveland on Wednesday . The Raptors ( 42 - 16 ) play host to the Wizards on Wednesday .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Washington Wizards , 129 - 120 , at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday evening . The Raptors got out to a solid start at home , with a 30 - 26 lead after one quarter . However , the Wizards turned it up in the second and outscored the Raptors by 10 in the quarter , to take a 65 - 59 lead into halftime . The Raptors came out on another level in the third quarter , where they poured in 44 points , to build a 10 - point lead of their own , heading into the fourth . The Wizards kept battling in the fourth , and outscored Toronto by one point in the quarter , but the Raptors were able to hold on for their sixth straight win . Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 44 points , 10 rebounds , three blocks and two assists , in 32 minutes . OG Anunoby followed up with 22 points , five rebounds and one steal , while Kyle Lowry tallied 14 points , 13 assists , four rebounds and three steals . The Raptors shot 47 percent from the field , including 16 - of - 38 from long range . Meanwhile , Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 28 points , 11 assists , three rebounds , a block and a steal , in 43 minutes . Jeff Green followed up with 23 points , seven rebounds , two assists and a steal , while Jabari Parker added 22 points , nine rebounds , four assists and a steal . The Wizards shot 44 percent from the field , including 14 - of - 40 from long range . The Wizards ( 24 - 34 ) will be back in action on February 22nd , when they take on the Hornets , in Charlotte . The Raptors ( 43 - 16 ) will also enjoy a break before they are back in action on February 22nd , when they play host to the Spurs .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 120 - 117 , at Scotiabank Arena on Friday evening . The Raptors ( 44 - 16 ) found the Spurs ( 33 - 27 ) to be highly worthy interconference foe right from opening tip , as San Antonio actually held a one - point halftime advantage . Toronto was n't able to make any inroads in the third quarter , actually adding another pair of points to their deficit entering the final period . However , down one with 17 seconds remaining , Kawhi Leonard forced a turnover from DeMar DeRozan , who ironically was making his return since being traded for Leonard this offseason . A dunk and a pair of free throws later , and Leonard had notched the final four points to complete the comeback victory . DeRozan led the way for the Spurs with 23 points , adding eight assists , four rebounds , two steals and one block . Marco Belinelli poured in 21 points and also offered six boards and two assists . Davis Bertans turned in 16 points , three rebounds and one steal . Patty Mills furnished 15 points , four assists and three rebounds . Rudy Gay generated a 12 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists , one steal and one block . Bryn Forbes netted nine points , four assists and one rebound . LaMarcus Aldridge had just six points on 2 - for - 8 shooting , although he added eight rebounds . Leonard paced the Raptors with 25 points , supplementing them with six rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . Pascal Siakam was a close second with 22 points and also posted six assists , three rebounds and two steals . Kyle Lowry and Danny Green mustered 17 points apiece . Serge Ibaka had a 13 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and a block . Jeremy Lin led the bench with 11 points . The Spurs remain on the road and pay a visit to the New York Knicks on Sunday evening , while the Raptors remain home and take on the Orlando Magic on Sunday afternoon .


The Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors , 113 - 98 , at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday afternoon . The Magic ( 28 - 33 ) figured they 'd have a substantial challenge on their hands coming into a road matchup against one of the Eastern Conference 's powerhouses in the Raptors ( 44 - 17 ) . However , their task was made significantly less daunting when they found out Kawhi Leonard would sit out the contest for rest purposes . A seemingly buoyed Orlando squad jumped out to a 25 - 15 first - quarter lead and still held a three - point advantage at halftime . Toronto managed to finally secure a tie at the 7:5 mark of the third quarter , but the visitors picked up the pace at that point . The Magic would go on to outscore their hosts by a 50 - 35 margin the rest of the way , leading to the double - digit victory . Among their various statistical advantages , Orlando enjoyed a 52 - 42 edge on the boards . Terrence Ross led the way for the Magic against his former squad with 28 points , adding nine rebounds and one assist . Nikola Vucevic generated a 23 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included four assists , two steals and one block . Jonathan Isaac furnished 16 points , six rebounds and two blocks . D.J . Augustin supplied 12 points , eight assists , five rebounds and one steal . Evan Fournier totaled 11 points , three rebounds , one assist and one block . Kyle Lowry paced the Raptors with 19 points , 10 assists , four rebounds and four blocks . Marc Gasol tallied 16 points , five rebounds and five assists . Serge Ibaka delivered 14 points and five rebounds . Pascal Siakam mustered a 10 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and two blocks . Danny Green and Jodie Meeks generated matching 10 - point tallies , with Green notably adding six rebounds and four assists . The Magic remain on the road and pay a visit to the New York Knicks on Tuesday evening , while the Raptors remain home and tangle with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Boston Celtics , 118 - 95 , at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday evening . The Raptors ( 45 - 17 ) have mostly dominated on their home court this season , but they figured to get a stiff challenge from the division - rival Celtics ( 37 - 24 ) . Accordingly , Boston built a slim two - point lead through the first quarter , but Toronto ensured that would be the last highlight the visitors would enjoy . The hosts won the second quarter by a 36 - 13 margin , giving them a 21 - point halftime lead that they 'd expand to 27 by the end of the third . Among the Raptors ' numerous statistical triumphs was a 49 percent - 38 percent edge in shooting and a 14 - 8 advantage in turnovers committed . Marcus Morris paced the Celtics with 17 points , adding six rebounds and one assist . Jayson Tatum and Terry Rozier generated matching 11 - point tallies , with Tatum notably bringing in seven boards . Jaylen Brown was the only other player in double digits , posting 10 points , eight rebounds , four assists and four steals . Gordon Hayward tallied nine points , two rebounds , two assists and one block . Al Horford and Robert Williams contributed eight points apiece . Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 25 points , supplementing them with eight rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . Kawhi Leonard followed with 21 points and added six rebounds , four assists and one steal . Serge Ibaka generated 14 points and two rebounds . Norman Powell poured in 11 points . Kyle Lowry mustered just seven points , but he also dished out 11 assists , hauled in six rebounds and recorded one steal . The Celtics head back home to tangle with the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night , while the Raptors remain home and take on the Trail Blazers as well on Saturday evening .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Portland Trail Blazers , 119 - 117 , at Scotiabank Arena on Friday evening . The Raptors got out to a strong start at home , with a 31 - 24 lead through one quarter . The Trail Blazers pushed back early in the second and took the lead , however , the Raptors reclaimed control and took a 61 - 54 lead into halftime . The Raptors came out strong in the third quarter and managed to hold their lead the whole way through , to take a nine - point lead into the final frame . The Trail Blazers kept fighting and chipped away until they tied it up at 103 with three minutes left in the contest . The score went back and forth down the stretch , but the Raptors came up huge behind some clutch plays from Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard . Leonard hit the winning bucket for Toronto with just a few seconds left on the clock , securing the Raptor 's ninth win in their last 10 games . Leonard led the Raptors with 38 points , five assists , three rebounds and three steals , in 34 minutes . Kyle Lowry tallied 19 points , 10 assists , seven rebounds , two blocks and an assist , while Marc Gasol finished with 19 points , eight rebounds , six assists , two steals and a block . The Raptors shot 56 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 28 from long range . Meanwhile , C.J . McCollum led the Trail Blazers with 35 points , five assists , four rebounds and one steal , in 39 minutes . Damian Lillard followed up with 24 points , eight rebounds and six assists , while Jake Layman chipped in 13 points seven rebounds , two steals , a block and an assist . The Trail Blazers shot 49 percent from the field , including 14 - of - 33 from deep . The Trail Blazers ( 38 - 24 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Sunday . The Raptors ( 46 - 17 ) take on the Pistons in Detroit on Sunday .


The Houston Rockets defeated the host Toronto Raptors , 107 - 95 , at Air Canada Centre on Tuesday . In a battle between two title contenders , there were some massive swings in this game . In fact , Houston got out to a 22 - point lead thanks to a 32 - 18 second quarter but Toronto rode a 34 - 14 third quarter to make it competitive . The Rockets then responded with a 38 - 24 fourth quarter to take control , as they led by at least seven points for the final 10 minutes . Even with those major swings , there were five ties and 12 lead changes in total . Three-point shooting was the difference in the game , with the Rockets connecting on 15 - of - 34 and the Raptors hitting just 9 - of - 31 . Turnovers were also key , with Houston winning the turnover differential , 13 - 9 , thanks to out - stealing Toronto , 10 - 1 . That allowed them to win the points off turnover differential , 26 - 4 and the fastbreak scoring battle , 23 - 7 . The Rockets ( 39 - 25 ) were led by James Harden , as he finished with 33 points , three rebounds and three steals . Chris Paul went just 1 - of - 10 from the field to accumulate five points , six rebounds , 10 assists and two steals . Clint Capela generated nine points and 15 boards . Gerald Green led the bench with 18 points . The Raptors ( 46 - 19 ) were led by Kawhi Leonard , as he totaled 26 points and six rebounds . Pascal Siakam accrued 17 points , 10 rebounds and three assists . Serge Ibaka started and totaled 10 points , 15 rebounds , two assists and five blocks . Kyle Lowry went just 4 - of - 16 from the field to accrue eight points , six rebounds and six assists . Both teams will be off until Friday , with Houston playing host to the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto traveling to face the dysfunctional New Orleans Pelicans .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 111 - 98 , on Thursday at Air Canada Centre . The Raptors ( 49 - 20 ) came into Thursday 's contest without two key players , with Kyle Lowry ( ankle ) and Serge Ibaka ( suspension ) both sidelined , but that did n't have much of an impact when it came to beating up on the lowly Lakers . Mostly because they still had star player Kawhi Leonard , who scored a team - high 25 points to go along with eight rebounds , four assists and two steals in the wire - to - wire victory . Pascal Siakam struggled mightily from the floor , going just 3 - of - 16 , but he still managed to finish with 16 points thanks to his ability to get to the free throw line . Lastly , Normal Powell came up with a huge performance off the bench , scoring 20 points and grabbing eight rebounds in 24 key minutes as a reserve . It was n't the most efficient offensive performance for the Raptors , however , as they shot 40 percent from the field , but the 16 threes they hit helped overcome that and propel them to victory . As for the Lakers ( 31 - 37 ) , they have now lost six of their last seven games , and injuries have left them with a real lack of quality depth . Los Angeles only had three guys who played double - digit minutes off the bench , and only one , Alex Caruso , scored in double figures with an impressive 16 - point outing . LeBron James , of course , scored a game - high 29 points to go along with four rebounds and six assists across 32 minutes , while Rajon Rondo 's 13 points made him the third and final Laker player to score in double figures . As a team , what killed Los Angeles was its inability to hit a shot from behind the arc , as the team shot a miserable 7 - of - 31 ( 23 percent ) from three Thursday night .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting New York Knicks , 128 - 92 , at Scotiabank Arena on Monday evening . The contest got out to a high - scoring start , while the Raptors pulled away later in the first , to take a 38 - 29 lead by the end of the quarter . The Raptors held control through the second quarter , where they held a double - digit lead nearly the whole way , until they took a 73 - 54 lead into halftime . The trend continued , as the Knicks simply could not keep up in the second half . The Raptors outscored them by 13 in the third , to take a 32 - point lead into the final frame . The Raptors cruised through the fourth , en route to their 50th win of the season . Kyle Lowry ( ankle ) left the game late in the third , after tweaking his ankle . Jeremy Lin led the Raptors with 20 points , three rebounds and two assists , in 26 minutes off the bench . Pascal Siakam added 19 points , eight rebounds , five assists and a block , while Kyle Lowry totaled 15 points , eight assists and six rebounds . The Raptors shot 56 percent from the field , including 17 - of - 39 from deep . Meanwhile , Alonzo Trier led the Knicks with 22 points , four rebounds and three assists , in 31 minutes off the bench . Kevin Knox followed up with 12 points , six rebounds , two steals and an assist , while Damyean Dotson chipped in 11 points and two steals . The Knicks shot 33 percent from the field , including 8 - of - 36 from long range . The Knicks ( 14 - 56 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Jazz on Wednesday . The Raptors ( 50 - 21 ) take on the Thunder in OKC on Wednesday .


The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Toronto Raptors , 116 - 109 , at Air Canada Centre on Friday night . The Thunder ( 43 - 30 ) were looking to avenge a 123 - 114 overtime loss to the Raptors ( 51 - 22 ) in the first game of the home - and home set on Wednesday , but things did n't exactly get off on the right foot in that regard . Toronto took a 29 - 22 lead through 12 minutes , and they 'd expanded their advantage to 10 points by intermission . However the light went on for OKC at halftime , as they erased the entirety of their deficit in the third quarter and forged a three - point lead going into the final period . The Raptors got as close as 108 - 104 with 2:18 remaining , but the visitors finished on an 8 - 5 run to seal the win . Poor ball security helped to the hosts in , as they were guilty of 20 turnovers . Paul George paced the Thunder with 28 points and complemented them with six rebounds , five assists , two steals and one block . Dennis Schroder followed with 26 points , adding seven assists , six boards and one block . Jerami Grant furnished 19 points , three rebounds and two assists . Russell Westbrook generated an 18 - point , 13 - assist , 12 - rebound triple - double that also included four steals and one block . Terrance Ferguson poured in 11 points , while Steven Adams totaled nine points , five rebounds , one assist , three blocks and two steals . Kawhi Leonard led the Raptors with 37 points while also supplying six rebounds , four assists and two steals . Pascal Siakam registered 25 points , five rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . Danny Green poured in 19 points and added seven boards and one assist . Serge Ibaka totaled 11 points , six rebounds and two blocks . Fred VanVleet finished with eight points , five assists , two rebounds and one block . The Thunder remain on the road and take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night . The Raptors remain home and face the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday evening .


The Charlotte Hornets defeated the host Toronto Raptors , 115 - 114 , at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday evening . The Raptors got out to a good start at home with a 20 - 9 lead early on , but the Hornets rallied to make it a five - point game heading into the second quarter . The Hornets responded in the second and tied it up at 41 four minutes into the quarter . They kept pushing and took a 58 - 57 lead by halftime . The Hornets carried the momentum into the second half , as they outscored the Raptors by 11 in the third quarter , to take a 12 - point lead into the final frame . The Raptors rallied in the fourth and pulled ahead with a two - point lead in the final seconds , however , the Hornets managed to pull off a miracle , as Jeremy Lamb launched a halfcourt shot to steal a one - point win against one of the top teams in the league . Kawhi Leonard led the Raptors with 28 points , nine rebounds , three assists and two blocks , in 34 minutes . Pascal Siakam followed up with 23 points , seven rebounds , five assists , a steal and a block , while Marc Gasol added 17 points , six assists , four rebounds , three blocks and one steal . The Raptors shot 58 percent from the field , including 11 - of - 26 from long range . Meanwhile , Dwayne Bacon led the Hornets with 20 points and three rebounds , in 33 minutes . Miles Bridges followed up with 16 points , six rebounds , an assist , a steal and a block , while Kemba Walker totaled 15 points , 13 assists , eight rebounds and four steals . The Hornets shot 44 percent from the field , including 18 - of - 41 from deep . The Raptors ( 51 - 23 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Bulls on Tuesday . The Hornets ( 34 - 39 ) play host to the Spurs on Tuesday .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls , 112 - 103 , at Air Canada Centre on Tuesday . Toronto came into this game as a sizable favorite and a wire - to - wire win justifies that notion . In fact , Toronto got out to a 15 - point lead at the half , as they led by at least nine points for the entirety of the second half . Ball movement was the difference for the Raptors , as they out - assisted the Bulls , 28 - 20 . Transition offense was huge as well , with Toronto doubling up Chicago in fastbreak points , 24 - 12 . The Raptors also won the points off turnover differential , 25 - 14 . The Bulls ( 21 - 54 ) were led by Wayne Selden Jr. as he tallied 20 points , two rebounds , two assists and three steals . Shaquille Harrison accrued 15 points , five rebounds , five assists and three steals . Ryan Arcidiacono totaled 13 points , six rebounds , two assists and two steals . Antonio Blakeney led the bench with 11 points , six rebounds and three assists . The Raptors ( 52 - 23 ) were led by Norman Powell , as he provided 20 points , three rebounds and three assists off the bench . Serge Ibaka also played well off the bench , amassing 16 points , eight rebounds and two blocks . Kyle Lowry led the starters with 14 points , two rebounds and six assists . Kawhi Leonard accrued 14 points , four rebounds , five assists and six steals . The Bulls have to play again on Wednesday , as they host the Portland Trail Blazers . As for the Raptors , they return to action on Thursday when they travel to face the New York Knicks ,


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic , 121 - 109 , at Scotiabank Arena on Monday night . The Magic ( 38 - 40 ) came into the contest in need of more wins , as they were half - game behind the eighth - seeded Miami Heat at the start of the night . Orlando certainly opened with a sense of urgency , taking a 36 - 29 lead after the first 12 minutes . However , that would essentially be the highlight of their night , as the Raptors ( 55 - 23 ) bounced back in the second to erase their deficit and take a 10 - point lead into halftime . That would prove to be all the cushion they needed , and Toronto would add another two advantage by the final buzzer . Evan Fournier led the way for the Magic with 21 points , adding four rebounds and four assists . Wesley Iwundu turned in 16 points , three boards and two assists . Nikola Vucevic generated a 13 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included three assists . Khem Birch totaled 11 points , four boards , two assists and one block . D.J . Augustin and Michael Carter-Williams generated matching eight - point , six - assist tallies . Danny Green paced the Raptors with 29 points and complemented them with five rebounds , one assist , three blocks and two steals . Kawhi Leonard and Serge Ibaka produced 15 points apiece while hauling in six and seven rebounds , respectively . Marc Gasol furnished 13 points , four rebounds and four assists . Kyle Lowry delivered 12 points , seven assists , six rebounds , three steals and one block . The Magic return home and take on the New York Knicks on Wednesday night , while the Raptors hit the road and pay a visit to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday evening as well .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Miami Heat , 117 - 109 in OT , at Air Canada Centre on Sunday . While the Raptors ( 57 - 24 ) have already secured their postseason berth , the Heat ( 38 - 42 ) remain on the bubble and needed a win here to keep their playoff chances alive . However , Miami could n't deliver here and while they forced an overtime , in the end Toronto were just too strong for them . The Canadian franchise struggled in the first half , however , as they lost the first two quarters 26 - 25 and 31 - 25 respectively , but they turned things around in the second half with 28 - 22 and 25 - 24 scores . The Raptors were dominant in OT , though , and a 14 - 6 win over the extra five minutes was enough to give the Raptors a huge comeback win in front of their fans . Surprisingly , Norman Powell co - led the Raptors offensively with 23 points in only 21 minutes , while Pascal Siakam also added 23 points with 10 rebounds . Kawhi Leonard had 22 points , four rebounds and four assists , while Danny Green chipped in with 21 points . Serge Ibaka had 12 points off the bench , and Marc Gasol filled the stat sheet with eight points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Dwyane Wade went vintage in this game and even though he came off the bench , he still led the team offensively with 21 points , five assists and three boards . Justise Winslow had 15 points with seven rebounds and six assists . Dion Waiters delivered 17 points , and Bam Adebayo contributed just seven points but 13 rebounds . James Johnson had 18 points and five assists off the bench .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the host Houston Rockets , 131 - 112 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday evening . The Pelicans took control right from the start as they jumped to a quick 9 - 3 lead , and went on to push their lead to 35 - 29 after one quarter . They kept the pressure on through the second , where they outscored the Rockets , 36 - 25 , to build a 71 - 54 lead by halftime . The Rockets came out more prepared in the second half , but could only match the Pelicans with 30 points each through the third quarter . The Pelicans did not let up and maintained a healthy cushion through the final frame , lead by 20 with 3:46 to and cruising to the finish from there . Anthony Davis led the way for the Pelicans with 32 points , 16 rebounds , eight assists , three steals and three blocks , in 39 minutes . Nikola Mirotic had himself a night , with 30 points , 10 rebounds and three assists , in 29 minutes of action . Elfrid Payton tallied a triple - double with 10 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists , along with a steal , while E'Twaun Moore added 21 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting . The Pelicans shot 53 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 25 from long range . Meanwhile , Eric Gordon was the high - point man for the Rockets , with 21 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting , in 29 minutes off the bench . Chris Paul followed up with 19 points , six assists , five rebounds and two steals , while James Harden tallied 18 points , 10 assists , nine rebounds , three steals and one block . The Rockets shot 42 percent from the field , including 16 - of - 48 from long range . The Rockets ( 0 - 1 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Lakers in Los Angeles on Saturday . The Pelicans ( 10 ) play host to the Kings on Friday .


The Utah Jazz defeated the host Houston Rockets , 100 - 89 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday evening . The game started out with both teams trading baskets , and the Rockets holding a slight edge for most of the first quarter before settling on a 29 - 24 lead heading into the second . The Jazz flipped the switch in the second , where they outscored Houston by 13 ; 28 - 25 , to take a 52 - 44 lead into halftime . The Jazz stayed strong in the third and held a 13 - point lead midway through the quarter . They managed to carry a 14 - point advantage into the fourth , where they did not let up . The Rockets made a push , cutting the gap to five , but the Jazz quickly reestablished their double - digit lead and cruised to an impressive win on the road . Donovan Mitchell had a massive night , with 38 points on 14 - of - 25 shooting , in 39 minutes . Rudy Gobert tallied 12 points , 13 rebounds , three blocks and two steals , while Joe Ingles added 11 points , six rebounds , three assists and one steal . Jae Crowder chipped in nine points , six rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 32 minutes off the bench . The Jazz shot 44 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 29 from deep . Meanwhile , The Rockets fell again without Chris Paul , as Michael Carter-Williams finished with seven points on 3 - of - 7 shooting , two assists and one steal , in 20 minutes as Houston 's starting point guard . Carmelo Anthony tallied 22 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting , along with seven rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block , while James Harden led the Rockets with 29 points , seven assists , five rebounds and one steal . The Rockets shot 40 percent from the field , including 11 - of - 40 from long range . The Rockets ( 1 - 3 ) look ahead to Friday , when they play host to the Clippers . The Jazz ( 2 - 2 ) take on the Pelicans in New Orleans on Saturday .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Houston Rockets , 133 - 113 , at Toyota Center on Friday evening . The Rockets ' ( 1 - 4 ) season of misfortune continued Friday , as Chris Paul 's return from a suspension was negated by James Harden 's absence due to a Grade-1 hamstring strain suffered Wednesday against the Jazz . Despite their short - handed roster , Houston did start the game off strong , trailing by just a point after the first 12 minutes . However , their deficit had grown to nine by halftime , and even though they managed to get as close as 81 - 78 with 3:39 remaining in the third quarter , the game got away from them after that point . The Clippers ( 3 - 2 ) poured it on the rest of the way , outscoring their hosts by a 52 - 35 margin . Los Angeles enjoyed a sizable shooting advantage , draining 54 percent of their attempts ( including 52 percent from three - point range ) while limiting the Rockets to a 39 percent success rate . Montrezl Harrell paced the Clippers while logging 28 minutes off the bench , posting 30 points , six rebounds , one assist , two steals and two blocks . Lou Williams followed with 23 points , three assists and one rebound . Danilo Gallinari supplied 16 points , five rebounds , one assist and one block . Tobias Harris managed a near double - double with 15 points , nine rebounds , one assist and one block . Avery Bradley had his first solid offensive performance of the season with 14 points . With James Ennis sidelined , Carmelo Anthony drew the start and led the Rockets with 24 points , which he supplemented with two rebounds , two blocks and one steal . Gerald Green followed with a bench - leading 19 points and added five rebounds and one assist . Clint Capela managed a 14 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included one assist , two steals and one block . Paul totaled 12 points , eight assists , six rebounds and two steals . P.J . Tucker matched Paul 's scoring total and also hauled in six rebounds , dished out three assists , recorded three steals and posted one block . Eric Gordon logged a start at two - guard in Harden 's stead , going for 10 points , four rebounds , one assist , two blocks and one steal . The Clippers head back home to take on the Washington Wizards on Sunday evening , while the Rockets remain home and take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night .


The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Houston Rockets , 104 - 85 , at Toyota Center on Tuesday evening . The Trail Blazers ( 5 - 2 ) were playing their fourth game in six nights Tuesday , while the Rockets ( 1 - 5 ) were coming in on three days ' rest . Moreover , Houston was seemingly motivated to put on a better showing in front of their home crowd after failing to score a victory in front of them during their first three tries this season . However , all of those intangibles went out the window from the opening tip onward , as Portland grew their 19 - 15 first - quarter lead into a 51 - 36 advantage by intermission . Any hopes of a second - half resurgence were promptly dashed during the third period , when the visitors added another eight points to their edge . That made the final 12 minutes a foregone conclusion , as Portland coasted to a comfortable 19 - point victory . The Blazers ' biggest advantage came in the shooting category , as they drained 48 percent of their buckets while limiting the home squad to a 32 percent success rate . Jusuf Nurkic and Damian Lillard led the way for the Trail Blazers with matching 22 - point tallies . Nurkic added 10 rebounds among his other contributions , while Lillard counted seven assists as part of his final line . C.J . McCollum followed closely behind with 19 points , four rebounds , two assists and one block . Nik Stauskas served as the only other double - digit scorer for the visiting team , totaling 10 points in 24 minutes off the bench . Jake Layman and Al-Farouq Aminu rounded out the starting five with seven - and five - point contributions , respectively . Chris Paul paced the Rockets with 17 points , nine assists , five rebounds and two steals . Clint Capela generated a 14 - point , 14 - rebound double - double . Eric Gordon poured in 12 points but only shot 4 - for - 18 . He also hauled in six boards . Gary Clark produced a bench - leading 11 points . Carmelo Anthony mustered eight points on 2 - for - 12 shooting and added four rebounds , two blocks and one steal . The Trail Blazers head back home and tangle with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday evening , while the Rockets pay a visit to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday evening .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Indiana Pacers , 115 - 103 , at Toyota Center on Sunday . It 's rare to see a team score 13 points in the fourth quarter and win by a double - digit margin but that was the case here for Houston . In fact , they rode a 44 - 23 second quarter to victory , as they held a double - digit lead for the majority of the second half . Three-point shooting was the difference for the Rockets , as they connected on 20 - of - 47 from long range while holding the Pacers to 11 - of - 29 . Points off turnovers was also a big factor , with Houston winning that battle , 21 - 11 . The Pacers ( 8 - 6 ) were led by Victor Oladipo , as he tallied 22 points , 10 rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Bojan Bogdanovic accrued 20 points , six rebounds , six assists and three steals . Thaddeus Young and Darren Collison scored 13 points apiece . Domantas Sabonis led the bench with 11 points , six rebounds and two assists . The Rockets ( 5 - 7 ) got a gem out of James Harden , as he collected 40 points , seven rebounds and nine assists . Chris Paul totaled 26 points , five rebounds , five assists and three steals . Clint Capela totaled 18 points and seven boards on 8 - of - 9 shooting . P.J . Tucker finished with 12 points and five rebounds . Houston returns to action on Tuesday , as they travel to face the Denver Nuggets . As for Indiana , they do n't play again until Friday , when they play host to the Miami Heat .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors , 107 - 86 , at Toyota Center on Thursday . It 's rare to see the Warriors offense struggle so immensely , as this was easily their lowest point total of the season . In fact , the Rockets held the Warriors to just 32 - of - 76 from the field and 4 - of - 18 from three - point range while winning the turnover differential , 16 - 5 . The decisive stretch was in the fourth quarter , as Houston scored 21 unanswered points after Golden State hit the opening bucket of the quarter . The Rockets were in control before that though , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 20 minutes of play . The Warriors ( 12 - 4 ) starters combined for just 40 points , as Kevin Durant led the way with 20 points , five rebounds and two assists . Klay Thompson finished with 10 points . three rebounds and two blocks . Draymond Green failed to score , as he committed five turnovers while also providing five rebounds and five assists . Kevon Looney led the bench with 12 points and five rebounds . This is the first game since 2013 that the Warriors starters did not hit a three - pointer . The Rockets ( 7 - 7 ) were led by James Harden , as he tallied 27 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals . Chris Paul accrued 10 points , five rebounds , seven assists , three steals and two blocks . James Ennis III amassed 19 points and five boards . Eric Gordon led the bench with 17 points and three assists . Clint Capela totaled 10 points and 10 boards en route to a double - double . Both teams return to action on Saturday , with Golden State traveling to face the Dallas Mavericks and Houston playing host to the Sacramento Kings .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Sacramento Kings,132 - 112 , at Toyota Center on Saturday night . The Rockets ( 8 - 7 ) came into the contest looking to put their uncharacteristic early - season struggles even further in the rearview mirror against an improved Kings ( 8 - 8 ) squad . Houston got off to a good start in that regard by building a solid 71 - 59 halftime lead on the strength of red - hot shooting . They kept their foot on the gas in the third quarter , racking up another 38 points and adding 11 points to their advantage in the process . That sealed the win for Houston , which shot 57 percent from the field , including 43 percent from three - point range . Buddy Hield led the way for the Kings with 23 points , a total he supplemented with seven rebounds , two assists and one steal . De'Aaron Fox posted 19 points , three assists , one rebound and one steal . Marvin Bagley III was extended time during the blowout defeat and posted 16 points , eight rebounds , one assist and one block over 27 minutes . Bogdan Bogdanovic poured in 14 points . James Harden paced the Rockets with 34 points and added eight assists , four rebounds and three steals . Chris Paul supplied 24 points , nine assists , four rebounds and one steal . Clint Capela followed with a 23 - point , 16 - rebound double - double that also included five blocks . Gerald Green led the bench with 17 points , while Eric Gordon contributed 11 . The Kings return home to tangle with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday evening , while the Rockets remain home and take on the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons , 126 - 124 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday . While there were eight ties and seven lead changes in the first 25 minutes , Houston controlled the game from there . In fact , a 37 - 26 third quarter allowed the Rockets to hold the lead for the remainder of the game . Houston had one of their best shooting games of the season , as they connected on 56 percent from the field and 39 percent from three - point range . Rim protection was also key , with the Rockets winning the defensive rebounding battle , 31 - 22 , and out - blocking the Pistons , 7 - 1 . The Pistons ( 8 - 7 ) were led by Blake Griffin , as he accumulated 37 points . 11 rebounds and four assists . Andre Drummond amassed 20 points and 11 boards on 8 - of - 12 shooting . Langston Galloway led the bench with 13 points , two rebounds and one assist . Ish Smith also played well off the bench , providing 11 points , two rebounds and four assists . The Rockets ( 9 - 7 ) got another gem out of James Harden , as he collected 43 points . seven rebounds , nine assists and four steals , going 19 - of - 19 from the free - throw line . Clint Capela recorded a monster double - double , as he totaled 27 points , 15 rebounds and four blocks on 12 - of - 14 from the field . Chris Paul finished with 20 points , two rebounds and seven assists . These teams will have a rematch on Friday for their next outing , with Detroit playing host .


The Dallas Mavericks defeated the host Houston Rockets , 128 - 108 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday . A 36 - 28 first quarter really set the tone for Dallas in this game , as they never trailed across the final three quarters . In fact , they led by at least five points for the final three quarters , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 10 minutes of action . It was a team effort from the Mavericks , as they had 11 players score at least six points while the Rockets had just five players score more than five points . The shooting disparity really decided things , with Dallas connecting on 54 percent from the field , 50 percent from three - point range and 79 percent from the free - throw line while holding Houston to 46 percent from the field , 29 percent from long range and 65 percent from the charity stripe . The Mavericks ( 10 - 9 ) were led by Luke Doncic , as he tallied 20 points , six rebounds and two assists . DeAndre Jordan accumulated 13 points , seven rebounds and two blocks . Dennis Smith Jr. generated 10 points , five rebounds , five assists and four steals . Devin Harris led the bench with 20 points , four assists and two blocks . J.J. Barea also played well off the bench , as he provided 13 points , three rebounds and 12 assists . The Rockets ( 9 - 11 ) got another monster triple - double from James Harden , as he collected 25 points , 11 rebounds , 17 assists and six steals . James Ennis III finished with 18 points and three boards . Eric Gordon accrued 17 points , three assists and two blocks while Clint Capela totaled 18 points , eight rebounds and two blocks . Danuel House led their bench with 18 points . No other player on the roster had more than five points , four rebounds or two assists . Both teams return to action on Friday , with Houston traveling to play the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas facing the Los Angeles Lakers on the road as well .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls , 121 - 105 , at Toyota Center on Saturday evening . The Rockets did not mess around , as they got straight to business , outscoring the Bulls , 38 - 22 , in the first quarter . The Bulls picked it up in the second , where they cut the gap to 11 points halfway through the quarter , and outscored the Rockets by six points in the quarter , to trail , 56 - 46 , at halftime . The Bulls kept it up in the third , as they quickly cut the deficit to just four points , however , the Rockets pulled ahead again , to take an 87 - 75 lead by the end of the third . The Bulls managed to get the lead back to single digits in the fourth , but the Rockets would not give them much to work with , as they held on to earn their second straight win . James Harden led the Rockets with 30 points , seven assists , six rebounds , one steal and one block , in 30 minutes . Chris Paul had a solid outing , with 12 points , 13 assists , three rebounds and two steals , while Clint Capela tallied 18 points , 15 rebounds and one block . The Rockets shot 49 percent from the field , including 16 - of - 41 from long range . Meanwhile , Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 29 points , four rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks , in 34 minutes . Jabari Parker added 21 points , 12 rebounds , two assists , one steal and a block , while Justin Holiday added 11 points , four steals , three rebounds , one assist and one block . Lauri Markkanen made his season debut with 10 points in 25 minutes off the bench . The Bulls ( 5 - 19 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pacers in Indiana on Tuesday . The Rockets ( 11 - 11 ) take on the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Monday .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 111 - 103 , at Toyota Center on Tuesday night . The Rockets ( 12 - 14 ) and the Blazers ( 15 - 12 ) played a tightly - contested affair , but Houston came through with an impressive performance during the second half . Despite the fact Portland jumped ahead in the first quarter to a 29 - 27 lead and finished the first half up by three points ( 54 - 51 ) , the Rockets turned things around in the final 24 minutes of action . Houston began to flip the script in the third quarter ( 30 - 24 ) so they were up by three entering the final 12 minutes of action , and they closed things out with a 30 - 25 fourth quarter . Undoubtedly , the final two quarters proved to be key for the Rockets ' turnaround . James Harden led the way for the Rockets with 29 points and four assists in 32 minutes , but the biggest star of the game for Houston was Chris Paul since the veteran point guard finished with a triple - double of 11 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists . Eric Gordon had 14 points , while Clint Capela delivered 13 points and seven rebounds . Gerald Green added 13 points coming off the bench . Damian Lillard was the highest scorer in the game with 34 points , but only shot 12 - 25 from the field . C. J. McCollum did a good job as well since he finished with 22 points , while adding four assists and three rebounds . Jusuf Nurkic had 15 points , 10 rebounds , and four assists . Al-Farouq Aminu had a solid outing as well , since he finished with 10 points and 15 rebounds .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 126 - 111 , at Toyota Center on Thursday evening . The Rockets ( 13 - 14 ) came into the contest trying to build on a Tuesday night win against the Trail Blazers , which had snapped a three - game losing streak . However , they had a formidable opponent in the red - hot Lakers ( 17 - 11 ) , which had gone on a 15 - 5 run after opening the season with a 2 - 5 record . Los Angeles unsurprisingly kept the pressure on Houston throughout the majority of the game , taking a couple of fourth - quarter leads and facing just a three - point deficit with 4:16 to play . However , James Harden , who led the way with a 50 - point , 11 - assist , 10 - rebound triple - double , took over from that point , scoring 15 of his points during the remainder of the contest as the home squad finished on a 17 - 5 run . LeBron James paced the Lakers with 29 points , adding five rebounds , four assists and two steals . Kyle Kuzma provided 24 points , five assists , three rebounds , two steals and one block . Lance Stephenson led the bench with 17 points . Josh Hart contributed 15 points , while JaVale McGee supplied 11 points , five rebounds , two blocks and one steal . Clint Capela checked in a distant second behind Harden with a 16 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that included one assist , two blocks and one steal . Danuel House , Jr. paced the second unit with 15 points and also posted three rebounds and one steal . Chris Paul had a near double - double with 14 points , nine assists , one rebound and three steals . Eric Gordon drew a start for James Ennis ( hamstring ) and registered 13 points . The Lakers remain on the road and visit the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night , while the Rockets pay a visit to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday evening as well .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Utah Jazz , 102 - 97 , at Toyota Center on Monday evening . The contest got out to a competitive start that set the tone for the entire game , as the home squad emerged with a two - point lead after one quarter . The Rockets took over in the second , where they held the Jazz to just 14 points and outscored them by 11 points in the quarter . Still , the Jazz came out strong in the third and managed to cut the deficit to 10 heading into the fourth . They kept fighting right down to the wire , and used an 11 - 2 run late in the fourth to make it a two - point game with 3:44 remaining . However , James Harden and Chris Paul showed no mercy as they stepped up in the clutch to help seal a big win for Houston . Harden led the Rockets with 47 points , six rebounds , five assists and five steals , in 40 minutes of action . Paul finished with 11 points , nine assists , four steals and three rebounds , while Clint Capela tallied five points , 16 rebounds , five blocks and three steals , in 34 minutes . The Rockets shot 37 percent from the field , including 12 - of - 37 from long range . Meanwhile , Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz with 23 points , eight rebounds , five assists and three steals , in 39 minutes . Rudy Gobert tallied 18 points , 13 rebounds , four assists , three blocks and one steal , while Jae Crowder finished with 14 points , 10 rebounds and one assist . The Jazz shot 39 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 35 from long range . The Jazz ( 14 - 17 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Warriors on Wednesday . The Rockets ( 15 - 14 ) play host to the Wizards on Wednesday .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Washington Wizards , 136 - 118 , on Wednesday at Toyota Center . The Rockets ( 16 - 14 ) continue to roll , as Wednesday 's victory was their fifth in a row . And James Harden , unsurprisingly , continues to be the catalyst behind the team 's resurgence . Harden shot 6 - of - 11 from behind the arc and finished with a game - high 35 points and nine assists in 34 minutes . Chris Paul added 21 points and eight assists of his own , while Clint Capela posted a double - double of 20 points and 12 rebounds in the blowout victory . It was a vintage performance from Houston , as the team was scorching hot from behind the arc while shooting a very high volume . The Rockets took an astounding 55 three - pointers Wednesday night and managed to make 26 of them ( 47 percent ) . The Wizards ( 12 - 20 ) , on the other hand , were effective shooting the ball , making 54 percent of their shots overall , but they simply were not able to make enough threes to keep up with the high - powered Houston offense . Bradley Beal had an impressive evening , going 10 - of - 17 from the field and finishing with a team - high 28 points in 39 minutes . His running mate in the backcourt , John Wall , posted a double - double of 18 points and 12 rebounds but went just 5 - of - 12 from the field . A pair of former Rockets helped keep Washington in Wednesday 's contest for as long as they good , with Trevor Ariza scoring 15 points in his return to Houston , while Sam Dekker came off the bench to score 15 points in 15 minutes for the Wizards .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting San Antonio Spurs , 108 - 101 , at Toyota Center on Saturday evening . The contest got out to a competitive start , with the home team taking a two - point advantage into the second quarter . The Spurs were able to grind their way back and claim a two - point lead by halftime , after a low - scoring second quarter . However , the Rockets went off for 43 points in the third to amass a 15 - point lead heading into the final frame . Despite a strong push from the visitors in the fourth , the Rockets were able to hold on for the much - needed win , while the Spurs saw their three - game winning streak come to an end . James Harden led the Rockets with 39 points , 10 assists , four rebounds and two steals , in 41 minutes . Clint Capela had a big night with 21 points , 23 rebounds , two assists and a block , while P.J . Tucker tallied six points , 16 rebounds , three assists and one steal . Eric Gordon added 18 points , six assists , two rebounds and a block . Meanwhile , DeMar DeRozan led the Spurs with 28 points , eight assists , seven rebounds , two blocks and one steal , in 37 minutes . LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 points , six rebounds and one block , while Rudy Gay tallied 13 points , eight rebounds and five assists , in 34 minutes . The Spurs ( 18 - 16 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Nuggets on Wednesday . The Rockets ( 17 - 15 ) play host to the Thunder on Tuesday


The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 112 - 109 , at Toyota Center on Tuesday afternoon . The Christmas Day showdown opened as tightly contested as expected , with the two teams deadlocked at 22 after one quarter . However , the Thunder ( 21 - 12 ) created some important distance in the second and took a 60 - 52 lead into halftime . The light went on for the Rockets ( 18 - 15 ) coming out of intermission , however , leading to a 61 - point second half that allowed them to hold off a strong push by OKC . Ultimately , a James Harden floater with 20 seconds remaining gave Houston some valuable space after the visitors had closed to within 110 - 108 . As expected , each team 's star - studded starting five provided the bulk of the production , with the Thunder and Rockets benches generating just 20 and 19 points , respectively . Paul George led the way for the Thunder with a 28 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and three steals . Russell Westbrook posted a near triple - double with 21 points , nine rebounds and nine assists , also tallying four steals and one block . Steven Adams managed 17 points , seven rebounds , three assists and one steal . Jerami Grant supplied 15 points , nine rebounds , three blocks and two steals . Dennis Schroder paced the bench with 10 points , six assists and five rebounds . James Harden paced the Rockets with 41 points , a total he supplemented with seven assists , six rebounds , two steals and one block . Eric Gordon totaled 17 points , six rebounds , four assists , one steal and one block . Clint Capela contributed a 16 - point , 23 - rebound double - double that also included three assists , one steal and one block . PJ Tucker followed with 11 points , seven rebounds and two steals . Austin Rivers led the Houston second unit with 10 points . The Thunder next pay a visit to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night , while the Rockets remain home and tangle with the Boston Celtics on Thursday evening .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics , 127 - 113 , at Toyota Center on Thursday evening . The Rockets ( 19 - 15 ) looked like they might have an uphill battle earlier in the day , as James Harden was very questionable due to a calf bruise . However , their star guard managed to tough it out and suit up , and his ability to take the floor unsurprisingly proved to be the difference . Harden tallied a game - high 45 points and added six assists , two rebounds and one block across 39 minutes to lead Houston 's efforts . The home squad was particularly effective in the second half after forging a slim 57 - 55 halftime lead . The Rockets outscored the Celtics ( 20 - 14 ) by a 70 - 58 margin over the final 24 minutes to seal a relatively comfortable victory . Kyrie Irving paced the Celtics with 23 points , a total he supplemented with 11 assists , five rebounds , one steal and one block . Marcus Morris posted 19 points , six rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block . Jaylen Brown produced a bench - leading 18 points and added five boards . Al Horford contributed 15 points , four rebounds , four assists and one steal . Marcus Smart provided 11 points , three assists , two rebounds and one steal . Clint Capela followed Harden with a 24 - point , 18 - rebound double - double that also included one block . Eric Gordon supplied 20 points , four rebounds , four assists and one steal . Gerald Green and Austin Rivers generated matching 10 - point tallies off the bench and brought down five and four rebounds , respectively . The Celtics remain on the road and tangle with the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night , while the Rockets also travel and face the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday evening as well .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 113 - 101 , at Toyota Center on Monday evening . The Rockets ( 21 - 15 ) have done an especially impressive job defending their home floor after a rough start to their season , so it was n't exactly a surprise too see Houston jump out to a 27 - 18 first - quarter lead . That advantage was 61 - 38 by halftime , and although the Grizzlies ( 18 - 18 ) played much more competitively over the final two quarters , the cushion the home squad had built up was too large . The Rockets ' biggest advantages on the stat sheet came on the boards and the charity stripe , as they outrebounded Memphis by a 46 - 39 margin and shot 45 free throws - - 27 belonging to James Harden - - to the Grizzlies ' 30 . Kyle Anderson led the way for the Grizzlies with 20 points , a total he supplemented with five assists , three rebounds , three steals and one block . Mike Conley provided 19 points , six boards , five assists and one steal . JaMychal Green turned in 17 points , six boards , two assists , one steal and one block . Marc Gasol generated a 14 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that included four assists , two steals and one block . Garrett Temple poured in 10 points . Harden paced the Rockets with a 43 - point , 13 - assist , 10 - rebound triple - double that also included two steals . Clint Capela followed with a 19 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included a block . Gerald Green finished with 18 points and five rebounds to lead the bench in both categories . Danuel House , Jr. delivered 16 points , three rebounds , one assist and one block . Austin Rivers drew the start for Eric Gordon ( knee ) and tallied 12 points . The Grizzlies head back home to take on the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night , while the Rockets travel to the Bay Area to take on the Golden State Warriors on Thursday evening .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets , 125 - 113 , at Toyota Center on Monday evening . The two talented squads each came out with the hot hand , as the Nuggets ( 26 - 11 ) exited the first quarter with a slim 35 - 33 lead . However , the Rockets ( 24 - 16 ) would take control for good in the second quarter , forging a 70 - 60 halftime lead . While Denver would shave three points off their deficit in the third , the outcome was n't in doubt . Houston enjoyed an excellent shooting night overall , draining 50 percent of its attempts , including 47 percent from three - point range . Nikola Jokic paced the Nuggets with a 24 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included four assists , two steals and one block . Monte Morris paced the bench with 21 points and also dished out five assists , posted three rebounds and recorded two steals . Gary Harris and Malik Beasley contributed 14 points apiece . Jamal Murray supplied 13 points , four dimes and two rebounds . Paul Millsap mustered just six points , three rebounds , two assists and one block . James Harden led the Rockets with 32 points , adding 14 assists , five rebounds , one steal and one block . Clint Capela generated 31 points , nine boards , two assists and two steals . Gerald Green delivered 21 points and five rebounds . P.J . Tucker matched Green 's scoring and added one assist , four steals and two blocks . Danuel House , Jr. went for six points , six rebounds and three assists . The Nuggets remain on the road and take on the Miami Heat on Tuesday evening , while the Rockets remain home and tangle with the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Houston Rockets , 116 - 109 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday evening . Impressive as their record was coming in , the Bucks ( 29 - 11 ) were still facing a significant challenge in the form of the Rockets ( 23 - 17 ) on their home floor . Accordingly , it was Houston that forged a 61 - 54 halftime lead . However , Milwaukee proved their mettle as one of the best teams in either conference by outscoring their hosts by a 38 - 23 margin in the third quarter . The Rockets made one last push in the final minutes , getting as close as 109 - 106 with 2:37 remaining before the Bucks closed on a 7 - 3 run . As has often been the case , Milwaukee 's defense stood out , limiting red - hot Houston to 38 percent shooting while forcing 18 turnovers . Giannis Antetokounmpo paced the Bucks with 27 points , adding 21 rebounds , five assists and one steal . Malcolm Brogdon followed with 24 points , five rebounds , three assists and one steal . Khris Middleton turned in 15 points , four assists , three rebounds and three steals . Sterling Brown supplied 13 points , four assists , three rebounds and one steal . Eric Bledsoe and Ersan Ilyasova generated matching 10 - point tallies , hauling in five and seven rebounds , respectively . James Harden led the Rockets with 42 points , supplementing them with 11 rebounds , six assists , two steals and one block . Clint Capela generated an 18 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and two blocks . Gerald Green poured in 16 points off the bench . Austin Rivers delivered 13 points , four rebounds , two assists and one block . P.J . Tucker filled out the stat sheet with eight points , eight rebounds , seven assists , one steal and one block . The Bucks remain on the road and tangle with the Washington Wizards on Friday night , while the Rockets remain home to tangle with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday evening as well .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 141 - 113 , at Toyota Center on Friday night . The Cavaliers ( 8 - 35 ) may have momentarily caught the Rockets ( 24 - 17 ) off guard to open the game , but the good times did n't last long . Cleveland saw an early 50 lead get wiped out in short order , with Houston building an insurmountable 77 - 49 lead by halftime . The home squad enjoyed advantages across the stat sheet , which included winning the battle of the boards by a 45 - 39 margin . Ante Zizic paced the Cavaliers with 18 points , adding eight rebounds and two steals . Cedi Osman supplied 15 points , three boards , one assist and one steal . Collin Sexton contributed 14 points , five assists , three rebounds and two steals . Alec Burks registered 13 points , seven rebounds , four assists , two blocks and one steal . Jalen Jones and Jordan Clarkson generated matching 12 - point tallies . James Harden led the Rockets with a 43 - point , 12 - assist , 10 - rebound triple - double that also included two steals and two blocks . Clint Capela offered 19 points , four rebounds , two assists , two blocks and one steal . Danuel House , Jr. pitched in 14 points , five rebounds , two assists , two blocks and one steal . Austin Rivers and Brandon Knight had matching 12 - point contributions . The Cavaliers remain on the road and take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon , while the Rockets pay a visit to the Orlando Magic on Sunday evening .


The Rockets ( 25 - 18 ) came into the contest even more short - handed than they 've recently been , as they found out earlier Monday that Clint Capela will miss multiple weeks with a thumb injury . When also factoring in the absences of Chris Paul ( hamstring ) and Eric Gordon ( knee ) , it seemed like James Harden was the last man standing for Houston going into the game . He offered a performance befitting such a designation , lighting up the Grizzlies ( 19 - 24 ) for 36 points in a first half in which he helped the Rockets overcome a 29 - 24 first - quarter deficit . Harden finished with 57 points overall , adding nine rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . The home squad turned the game around in the middle periods , as they outscored Memphis by a 63 - 41 margin over the second and third quarters . Mike Conley and Garrett Temple paced the Grizzlies with matching 14 - point tallies . Conley added seven rebounds , seven assists and one steal , while Temple finished with three boards and three assists . Jaren Jackson , Jr. mustered 12 points , six rebounds , one assist and three blocks . Omri Casspi matched Jackson 's scoring total off the bench and added three boards , two steals and one block . Shelvin Mack produced 10 points , seven assists and three rebounds . Rookie Jevon Carter drew the start for Kyle Anderson ( ankle ) and managed eight points , two assists , one rebound and one steal . Danuel House , Jr. was a distant second to Harden , producing 15 points , four rebounds , one assist and one steal . Gerald Green followed with 14 points , six rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block . Austin Rivers supplied 11 points , six assists and three steals . Gary Clark offered eight points , three points , one steal and one block . The Grizzlies next pay a visit to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night , while the Rockets remain home and tangle with the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday evening as well .


The Brooklyn Nets defeated the host Houston Rockets in overtime , 148 - 145 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday . There were five ties and 12 lead changes in this competitive game , as it took an overtime session to determine a winner . Houston actually blew an 11 - point lead with 2:30 remaining in regulation , as Brooklyn ended regulation on an 18 - 7 run in those last final three minutes . The Rockets then blew a seven - point lead with 1:30 left in the overtime , as the Nets scored 10 unanswered points to win the game . Brooklyn 's shooting was key , as they shot 52 percent from the field and 44 percent from three - point range while Houston hit just 43 percent from the field and 33 percent from long range . Ball movement played a huge factor in that , with the Nets out - assisting the Rockets , 29 - 18 . They also dominated the boards , winning the rebounding differential , 57 - 47 . The Nets ( 23 - 23 ) were led by Spencer Dinwiddie , as he provided 33 points , two rebounds and 10 assists off the bench . Treveon Graham led the starters with 21 points and five boards . Jarrett Allen had a career game , accumulating 20 points , 24 rebounds , two assists and three blocks . Joe Harris totaled 17 points , four rebounds and seven assists . DeMarre Carroll amassed 22 points and five boards off the bench . The Rockets ( 25 - 19 ) got another spectacular effort from James Harden , as he led the way with 58 points , 10 rebounds and six assists . P.J . Tucker finished with 20 points , 10 rebounds and two steals . Eric Gordon re - injured his knee , as he generated 20 points , three rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes . Gerald Green led the bench with 15 points , five rebounds and two blocks . On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup versus the Orlando Magic on Friday . As for Houston , they 're off until Saturday when they play host to the Los Angeles Lakers .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers , 138 - 134 , in overtime , at Toyota Center on Saturday evening . The Lakers got out to a great start on the road , with a 39 - 26 lead after on quarter . They kept the pressure on in the second , and pushed their lead to 64 - 46 by halftime . However , the Rockets were not done yet , as they came out on fire in the third , and outscored the visitors by 14 points , to trim the deficit to four points by the beginning of the fourth quarter . The Lakers managed to stay ahead through the fourth quarter and led by eight with 2:45 remaining . However , the Rockets used a 17 - 8 run , capped off by a last - second three by Eric Gordon , to send the game to overtime , tied at 120 . The Rockets took the first lead in OT and managed to stay a step ahead the rest of the way , as they held on for a huge home win . James Harden led the way for Houston with 48 points on 14 - of - 30 shooting , eight rebounds , six assists , four steals and one block , in 42 minutes . Eric Gordon followed up with 30 points , five rebounds and four assists , while James Ennis III added 18 points , three rebounds , one assist and one block . The Rockets shot 42 percent from the field , including 25 - of - 68 from long range . Meanwhile , Kyle Kuzma led the Lakers with 32 points , eight rebounds , three assists and two steals , in 43 minutes . Brandon Ingram followed up with 21 points , five rebounds and four assists , while Lance Stephenson chipped in 16 points , four assists and two rebounds . The Lakers shot 52 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 37 from long range . The Lakers ( 25 - 22 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Warriors on Monday . The Rockets ( 26 - 19 ) take on the 76ers in Philadelphia on Monday .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors , 121 - 119 , at Toyota Center on Friday . It 's rare to see a wire - to - wire win end in a two - point final margin but that was the case here for Houston . In fact , a 33 - 20 first quarter was too much for Toronto to overcome , as they nearly overcame a 19 - point deficit in the fourth quarter . The Rockets defense was the difference , as they recorded 11 steals and five blocks while the Raptors recorded just four steals and one block . In addition , Houston won the turnover differential , 19 - 12 . Getting to the free - throw line was also critical , with Houston connecting on 29 - of - 33 and Toronto hitting 17 - of - 18 . The Raptors ( 36 - 15 ) were led by Kawhi Leonard , as he tallied 32 points , seven rebounds , five assists and two steals . Danny Green totaled 22 points . one rebound and one assist . Pascal Siakam accrued 22 points , 12 rebounds and three assists while Serge Ibaka amassed 12 points and 14 rebounds . The Rockets ( 28 - 20 ) were led by James Harden , as he collected 35 points , two rebounds and seven assists . Eric Gordon accumulated 24 points , two rebounds and three steals . P.J . Tucker generated 18 points , three rebounds , two assists and four steals while Kenneth Faried finished with 21 points , 14 rebounds and two blocks . Both teams return to action on Sunday , with Houston playing host to the Orlando Magic and Toronto traveling to face the Dallas Mavericks . Chris Paul is expected to make his return for the Rockets in that game after missing two months due to a hamstring injury .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Orlando Magic , 103 - 98 , at Toyota Center on Sunday , While Orlando led by 16 points after the first quarter , Houston fought back with some fury to grab a win . In fact , a 35 - 27 second quarter got them back into the game while a 29 - 16 fourth quarter capped off their comeback victory . The Magic actually held the lead for the first 42 minutes while the Rockets held the lead for the final six minutes . Houston 's defense was key , as they held Orlando to 40 percent from the field and 29 percent from three - point range . The Rockets ended up shooting 48 percent from the field and 33 percent from long range . Fastbreak scoring was also critical , with Houston winning that battle , 17 - 8 . The Magic ( 20 - 30 ) were led by Aaron Gordon , as he tallied 23 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . Nikola Vucevic accrued 19 points , 17 rebounds , five assists and two steals . Evan Fournier amassed 18 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals while Terrence Ross led the bench with 15 points , six rebounds and two assists . The Rockets ( 29 - 20 ) were led by James Harden , as he collected 40 points , 11 rebounds , six assists and three blocks . Eric Gordon amassed 16 points , five rebounds and two assists . Chris Paul made his return from a hamstring injury to provide 12 points , five rebounds , six assists and three steals . Kenneth Faried accumulated 12 points , 10 rebounds and five assists . Both teams return to action on Tuesday , with Orlando playing host to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston welcoming the New Orleans Pelicans to Toyota Center .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the host Houston Rockets , 121 - 116 , at Toyota Center on Tuesday . Despite the fact that New Orleans came into this matchup with four starters missing , they somehow prevailed against a hot Houston team . The third quarter was key for the Pelicans , as they outscored the Rockets , 35 - 25 while holding the lead for the entirety of the fourth quarter . Defensive rebounding was huge for New Orleans , as they won that battle , 42 - 30 . The shooting disparity was key as well , with the Pelicans connecting on 51 percent of their shots while holding the Rockets to under 40 percent shooting . Bench production was critical as well , with New Orleans bench collecting 42 points , 27 rebounds and 11 assists while Houston 's bench recorded 24 points , nine rebounds and five assists . The Pelicans ( 23 - 28 ) got a season - high 27 points from Jahlil Okafor , as he also provided 12 rebounds , two assists and two blocks on 11 - of - 15 from the field . Jrue Holiday collected 19 points , six rebounds , eight assists and six blocks . Darius Miller amassed 14 points , four assists and three steals . Tim Frazier provided 10 points , four rebounds and 10 assists off the bench . The Rockets ( 29 - 21 ) were led by James Harden , as he tallied 37 points , 11 rebounds , six assists and four steals . Kenneth Faried totaled 19 points , 11 rebounds and two blocks . Chris Paul accumulated 10 points , four rebounds , nine assists and two steals while Eric Gordon totaled 17 points and three boards . On deck for New Orleans is a road matchup versus the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday . As for Houston , they 're off until Friday when they too play the Denver Nuggets on the road .


The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the host Houston Rockets , 117 - 112 , at Toyota Center on Saturday evening . The game got out to a very competitive start , as the score was tight through the first quarter , before the Rockets emerged with a three - point lead heading into the second . The Rockets rallied in the second quarter and outscored the visitors 42 - 23 in the frame , to take an impressive , 70 - 48 , by halftime . However , the Thunder returned the favor in the third quarter , as they came roaring back , outscoring the Rockets by 22 in the quarter , to tie the score at 90 , entering the final frame . The score stayed close through the fourth , but the Thunder managed to close on a 9 - 4 run , to secure their third straight win . Paul George led the Thunder with 45 points , 11 rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 41 minutes . Russell Westbrook followed up with 21 points , 12 rebounds , 11 assists , two steals and one block , while Dennis Schroder added 17 points , in 22 minutes off the bench . The Thunder shot 45 percent from the field , including 13 - of - 34 from long range . Meanwhile , James Harden led the Rockets with 42 points , two rebounds , one assist and one steal , in 37 minutes . Chris Paul followed up with 18 points , 10 rebounds , nine assists and two steals , while Kenneth Faried added 17 points , 12 rebounds , two assists and one steal . The Rockets shot 43 percent from the field , including 16 - of - 45 from long range . The Rockets ( 32 - 23 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Mavericks on Monday . The Thunder ( 36 - 19 ) play host to the Trail Blazers on Monday .


The Houston Rockets beat the intrastate rival Dallas Mavericks , 120 - 104 , at Toyota Center on Monday night . The Rockets ( 33 - 23 ) were looking to get back on the right track after having endured a heartbreaking loss to the Thunder in their most recent game , a contest in which they 'd blown a 26 - point second - half lead . The first quarter was tightly contested , but Houston opened up a 14 - point lead by halftime with a 39 - point haul in the second . The Mavericks ( 26 - 30 ) were unable to make any further inroads into their deficit when it was all said and done , as the hosts had actually added two points to their advantage by game 's end . Ball security was decidedly in the Rockets ' favor , as they committed only half of the 18 turnovers they forced Dallas into . Luka Donic generated a 21 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included eight assists to lead the Mavericks . Jalen Brunson provided 13 points , five rebounds and one assist . Dwight Powell generated 12 points and four boards . Tim Hardaway , Jr. totaled 10 points and four rebounds while shooting just 3 - for - 10 . Maxi Kleber contributed nine points , two rebounds , two assists and one block , while Dorian Finney-Smith , Trey Burke and Devin Harris all had matching eight - point tallies . James Harden just managed to extend his streak of 30 - point efforts while leading the Rockets , as he compiled 31 points , eight rebounds , seven assists and five steals . Gerald Green had a bench - leading 19 points while also hauling in six rebounds and dishing out one assist . Eric Gordon supplied 18 points , two rebounds and one assist . Chris Paul pitched in a 17 - point , 11 - assist double - double that also included two rebounds and two steals . Kenneth Faried matched Paul 's scoring total and also notched eight boards , one assist , one steal and one block . The Mavericks make the short trip back home to face the Miami Heat on Wednesday night , while the Rockets pay a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday evening as well .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Atlanta Hawks , 119 - 111 , at Toyota Center on Monday night . The Rockets got out to a solid start at home , with a 39 - 28 lead after one quarter . The Hawks answered in the second , where they rallied to outscore the Rockets by 11 , to tie the score at 60 by halftime . The third quarter started out tight , with the Rockets carrying a slight edge until the final minutes , where they pulled away to build a 10 - point lead by the end of the quarter . The Hawks kept fighting and made it a one - point game early in the fourth , however , the Rockets managed to stay a step ahead and hang on for their second straight win . James Harden led the Rockets with 28 points on 7 - of - 21 shooting , five rebounds , four assists and one steal , in 35 minutes . Chris Paul followed up with 20 points , eight assists , six rebounds and one steal , while Kenneth Faried added 13 points , 10 rebounds and two blocks . The Rockets shot 43 percent from the field , including 15 - of - 51 from long range . Meanwhile , Trae Young led the Hawks with 36 points on 12 - of - 23 shooting , eight assists and one rebound , in 40 minutes . John Collins followed up with 20 points , 12 rebounds , one assist and one steal , while Kent Bazemore added 13 points , two rebounds , an assist , a steal and a block . The Hawks shot 49 percent from the field , including 17 - of - 38 from long range . The Hawks ( 20 - 41 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Timberwolves on Wednesday . The Rockets ( 35 - 25 ) take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Wednesday .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Miami Heat , 121 - 118 , at Toyota Center on Thursday evening . The contests got out to a competitive start , with multiple lead changes through the first quarter , before the Rockets emerged with a one - point lead heading into the second . The Heat picked it up in the second , as they outscored the Rockets by 15 in the quarter , to take a 69 - 55 lead by halftime . The Rockets came out fighting in the third , but the Heat were able to maintain a double - digit lead for most of the quarter , and took a 12 - point lead into the final frame . However , the Rockets went off in the fourth , as they rallied back , outscoring the Heat by 15 in the quarter , to close out an impressive come - back , home win . James Harden led the Rockets with 58 points , 10 assists , seven rebounds , four steals and one block , in 43 minutes . Austin Rivers added 17 points , two rebounds and two assists , in 30 minutes off the bench , while Chris Paul tallied 14 points , six rebounds , four assists and one steal . The Rockets shot 49 percent from the field , including 19 - of - 46 from long range . Meanwhile , Kelly Olynyk came up big for the Heat , with 21 points , five rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 32 minutes . Goran Dragic tallied 21 points , five rebounds , five assists and a steal , in 24 minutes off the bench , while Justise Winslow tallied 19 points , eight assists and seven rebounds . The Heat shot 52 percent from the field , including 15 - of - 28 from long range . The Heat ( 27 - 34 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Nets on Saturday . The Rockets ( 37 - 25 ) take on the Celtics in Boston on Sunday .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 107 - 91 , at Toyota Center on Friday evening . The Rockets ( 40 - 25 ) made their move about midway through the first quarter and never looked back , forging a 59 - 44 halftime lead . The 76ers ( 41 - 25 ) did n't seem to have much spring in their step during what was their third game in four nights , as they shot just 37 percent , including 12 percent from three - point range . Philadelphia did win the rebounding battle by a 59 - 43 margin , but 22 of those boards were on the offensive glass during what was an abysmal shooting performance . Tobias Harris was one of the few bright spots the 76ers , leading the way with 22 points on 10 - for - 15 shooting . He added nine rebounds . Jimmy Butler produced 19 points , nine boards , three assists and two blocks . Ben Simmons generated a 15 - point , 10 - assist double - double that also included nine rebounds , two steals and one block . T.J. McConnell registered 13 points , three rebounds , one assist and one steal . J.J. Redick endured the worst struggles of any member of the starting five , managing just three points over 28 minutes on 1 - for - 11 shooting , including a 1 - for - 9 tally from behind the arc . James Harden paced the Rockets with 31 points despite having to exit briefly in the second half to tend to a wrist issue , adding 10 rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Clint Capela totaled 18 points , nine rebounds and four steals . Eric Gordon supplied 17 points , three assists and one rebound . Gerald Green poured in 14 points to lead the bench , while Chris Paul furnished four points , eight assists , three rebounds and two steals . The 76ers head back home to face the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon , while the Rockets pay a visit to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday evening as well .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets , 118 - 106 , at Toyota Center on Monday evening . The Rockets got out to a great start at home , as they jumped out to a 38 - 19 lead through one quarter . They stayed in control for the length of the second and pushed their lead to lead to 27 by halftime . The Hornets came out strong in the third quarter , and began chipping away at the lead . They outscored the Rockets by 14 in the quarter , to cut the deficit to 13 by the start of the final frame . However , the Rockets maintained their composure down the stretch , and kept their hot streak alive , as they held on for their ninth straight win . This marks the second straight loss for the Hornets . James Harden led the Rockets with 28 points , 10 assists , six rebounds and three steals , in 35 minutes . Eric Gordon followed up with 22 points , three assists , two rebounds and one block , while Clint Capela finished with 19 points , 15 rebounds and two assists . The Rockets shot 42 percent from the field , including 17 - of - 43 from long range . Meanwhile , Kemba Walker led the Hornets with 40 points , 10 rebounds , seven assists and one block , in 40 minutes . Frank Kaminsky followed up with 15 points , two rebounds and two assists , while Dwayne Bacon chipped in 13 points , three rebounds , two assists and one steal . The Hornets shot 43 percent from the field , including 16 - of - 41 from deep . The Hornets ( 30 - 37 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Wizards in Washington on Friday . The Rockets ( 42 - 25 ) play host to the Warriors on Wednesday .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets , 106 - 104 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday evening . Houston ( 42 - 26 ) nearly pulled off a memorable comeback , cutting the deficit to just one point after trailing by as much as 14 earlier in the fourth quarter . Golden State ( 45 - 21 ) , though , was able to pull off the win despite the absence of star forward Kevin Durant ( ankle ) . Two-time MVP Steph Curry knocked down a pair of free - throws with 8 second remaining to make it a three - point game . The Warriors then sent Houston 's James Harden to the line in the final seconds , where he made a shot before missing the second free - throw and failing to secure the offensive board . The loss snapped a league - best nine - game winning streak for the Rockets . Klay Thompson was the game 's leading scorer with 30 points . Thompson shot 12 - of - 23 from the field and also knocked down five three - pointers . DeMarcus Cousins also delivered a strong showing , finishing with 27 points , eight rebounds , and seven assists . Curry was the third Warriors to eclipse 20 points , finishing with 24 in the much - needed win . Harden was Houston 's leading scorer with 29 points on the night . The MVP hopeful added 10 assists and three steals . Clint Capela also had a double - double , tallying 13 points and 13 rebounds . The two strong showings were not enough for the Rockets , though , as the team was sunk by its 29 percent three - point shooting . Houston will host the Phoenix Suns on Friday , while the Warriors will travel to Oklahoma City on Saturday .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Phoenix Suns , 108 - 102 , at Toyota Center on Friday night . The Suns ( 16 - 54 ) have been playing much more competitively of late , and they continued that trend early in their difficult road matchup versus the short - handed Rockets ( 43 - 26 ) . Phoenix surprisingly jumped out to a 31 - 26 first - quarter lead and still held a two - point advantage at halftime . After a third quarter where each squad matched the other bucket for bucket , Houston finally took control with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter , finishing the game on a 13 - 6 run . The home squad played without Chris Paul , who sat out for rest . Devin Booker led the way for the Suns with 27 points , adding seven assists and five rebounds . Kelly Oubre , Jr. supplied 22 points , four rebounds , two assists , four steals and two blocks . Deandre Ayton turned in a 17 - point , 14 - rebound double - double . Josh Jackson furnished 13 points , four rebounds , one assist and one block . Richaun Holmes generated a 12 - point , 11 - rebound double - double off the bench . James Harden paced the Rockets with 38 points and complemented them with 10 assists , seven rebounds , five steals and three blocks . Eric Gordon poured in 19 points and also compiled four rebounds and three assists . Danuel House , Jr. supplied 18 points , three rebounds and one steal . Clint Capela managed a 14 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included one steal and one block . The Suns next pay a visit to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night , while the Rockets remain home to tangle with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 117 - 102 , at Toyota Center on Sunday evening . A scorching - hot third quarter helped Houston ( 44 - 26 ) open up a double - digit lead . After a tight first half , the Rockets came out of halftime locked in , knocking down a franchise - record 10 three - pointers in the third quarter . That was good for 43 points in the period , leaving Minnesota ( 32 - 38 ) trailing by 15 . Houston ended the night having knocked down 21 three - pointers on 50 attempts . Both members of the Rockets ' All-Star backcourt recorded a double - double on Sunday . Chris Paul led Houston with 25 points while dishing out 10 assists . Paul also played a major role in Houston 's lights - out shooting , going 6 - of - 7 from beyond the arc . James Harden added another 20 points and 10 assists . Houston center Clint Capela also delivered a gem , tallying 20 points and 13 rebounds . For Minnesota , All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns was the top scorer with 22 points . Towns rounded out his performance with 10 rebounds , six assists , and two blocks . Rookie guard Josh Okogie also made an impact on offense , tallying 21 points despite the double - digit loss . On Tuesday , the Rockets will visit Atlanta while Minnesota will host the Golden State Warriors .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting San Antonio Spurs , 111 - 105 , at Toyota Center on Friday . This was a true tale of four quarters , as there were some massive swings in this game . In fact , Houston led 36 - 24 after the first quarter but San Antonio rode a 34 - 19 fourth quarter to take the lead . The Rockets then rode a 30 - 24 fourth quarter to victory , as there were five ties and six lead changes in total . Three-point shooting was the difference in the game , with the Rockets connecting on 14 - of - 37 and the Spurs hitting just 7 - of - 24 . Houston won despite being out - assisted 27 - 12 . The Spurs ( 42 - 31 ) were led by Bryn Forbes , as he amassed 20 points , five rebounds and two assists . Derrick White generated 18 points , eight rebounds and three assists . DeMar DeRozan accumulated 16 points , eight rebounds and eight assists . LaMarcus Aldridge finished with 10 points , four rebounds and four assists . The Rockets ( 46 - 27 ) got another unbelievable performance from James Harden , as he tallied 61 points , seven rebounds and three steals on 9 - of - 13 from three - point range and 14 - of - 17 from the free - throw line . Chris Paul finished with 18 points , three rebounds and five assists . Clint Capela totaled seven points , 16 rebounds and four assists . Both teams return to action on Sunday , with San Antonio traveling to face the Boston Celtics and Houston playing the New Orleans Pelicans on the road as well .