Strong 4th quarter propel Rockets past Mavs
Dwight Howard and Josh Smith proved an unstoppable combination in a key run that helped Houston to a 111-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks and a 2-0 lead.
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Dwight Howard and Josh Smith proved an unstoppable combination in a key run that helped Houston to a 111-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks and a 2-0 lead.
The Rockets moved the ball, launched 3s and took control of the fourth quarter, surging past Dallas to lead a playoff series for the first time since 2009.
Russell Westbrook edged out James Harden to finish as the NBA's leading scorer for the 2014-15 season, marking the first scoring title of his career.
The Rockets had ownership of the Southwest Division championship, their first division title since the 1993-94 season.
Authorities in Atlanta have declined to charge Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard with child abuse.
Houston guard Patrick Beverley will be a restricted free agent this summer and hopes to continue playing for the Rockets.
The Houston Rockets announced Thursday that forward Donatas Motiejunas will miss the remainder of the 2014-15 season with a lower back injury.
Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas will not return from his injury this season, including the playoffs, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday.
Brook Lopez and James Harden were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played March 30 through April 5.
Rockets guard James Harden scored a career-high 51 points to become the first player in franchise history with multiple 50-point games in the same season.