Rockets guard James Harden's return after missing three games with a strained left hamstring was rocky at times, but with no issues with the hamstring. Harden had eight turnovers and did not score until less than four minutes remained in the first half, but once he got going, he finished with 25 points and seven assists.
"I felt good," Harden said. "It felt good to be back on the court, just to give my teammates a little spark.
"Just even playing a full game, full contact and all that, I felt like it has been a minute.