In the regular NBA round Houston beat Utah 137-110 at home.
James Harden turned in one of the most efficient performances in of the game, who scored 56 points.
LeBron James’ 26 points did not help the vice-champion Cleveland, who lost at home to Atlanta 115-117.
Vice-champion of the NBA suffered the sixth defeat in the current season.
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