HOUSTON – James Harden had 25 points and 12 assists to lead Houston to a 113-92 win over Utah in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Friday night (Saturday in Manila). Houston beat Utah in Salt Lake City for the third time this season to take a 2-1 series lead. They forced the Jazz to commit six turnovers before the second quarter and scored nine points off those turnovers. Utah cut Houston’s lead 49-34 midway through the second quarter after O’ Neale scored three straight baskets to fuel a 9-0 run. ... Houston’s 39 first quarter points is the most given up by Utah in any quarter in a playoff game this season.

Source: Philippine Star May 05, 2018 05:26 UTC