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HARDEN LAUNCHES ROCKETS STRIKE: James, Gordon lead Houston to 125-111 win over San Antonio Suns

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Dec 20, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after making a three point basket to take the lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

A night after their 10-game winning streak came to a halt with a two-point loss at home to San Antonio, the Houston Rockets looked ready to start a new run of victories.

The Rockets went from making 38 per cent of their shots, including just six of 38 3-pointers, to a 53.5 field goal percentage and 18 made three-pointers on 38 attempts. It added up to a 125-111 win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

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