Howard has 22 points, 16 rebounds as Rockets slow down James in win over Heat

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.