The Rockets broke through with a 110-105 win over the Thunder and James Harden had 37 points, making as many field goals (12) as in the season’s first three games combined.
His final 3-pointer, with 2:17 left, gave the Rockets a seven-point lead, but the Rockets did not clinch the win until Dwight Howard nailed a pair of free throws with 5.7 seconds left.