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Brooklyn, NY (Sports Network) - James Harden and Carlos Delfino paced the
Rockets with 22 points apiece and Houston continued its recent dominance over
the Nets with a 106-96 victory at Barclays Center on Friday.
The Rockets were deadly from 3-point range, especially Harden and Delfino, who
combined for 10 of Houston's 16 makes from long distance and each nailed one
down the stretch to seal the victory.
Omer Asik compiled a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds in the
triumph.
Brooklyn had its four-game winning streak halted as they dropped a 13th
consecutive game to the Rockets. Brook Lopez tallied a game-high 27 points and
Deron Williams added 15 points with 13 assists in the setback.
C.J. Watson scored 17 points in a starting role for Brooklyn, as Joe Johnson
missed his first game of the season while battling plantar fasciitis in his
heel.
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