Dwight Howard had 22 points and 16 rebounds, James Harden added 21 points, and the Houston Rockets held LeBron James in check Tuesday night during a 106-103 win over the Miami Heat.
James had a chance to tie the game with a desperation 3-pointer at the buzzer, but it was off.
The four-time MVP finished with 22 points, one night after setting a club record with a career-high 61 against Charlotte.
Dwyane Wade had 24 points for the Heat after sitting out Monday night. Michael Beasley also scored 24, a season high.