Harden's return sparks Rockets over Wizards

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - James Harden returned from a brief one-game absence and netted 31 points in the Houston Rockets' 99-93 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Harden, who missed Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs with an ankle injury, was 10-of-20 from the field for Houston, which snapped a three-game skid.

Coming off a career high-tying 38-point performance, Jeremy Lin tallied 10 points, six assists and five rebounds for the Rockets, while Chandler Parsons recorded 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter in the win.

Bradley Beal had 20 points and six assists for the Wizards, who were 3-3 over their last six games coming in after beginning the year 0-12.

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