Chris Paul scored 25 points (15 on 5 3-pointers), and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-112 for their 16th straight win.
The Rockets took control with a 24-6 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 19.
James Harden had 23 points (12 in the paint), 11 assists and 4 steals. The Rockets had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Thunder, Russell Westbrook had 32 points and 7 assists, and Carmelo Anthony added 23 points.
The Rockets shot 52.8% from the field and 51.5% from 3 to the Thunder’s 49.5% and 35.3%. The Thunder turned it over 20 times, about 5 more than usual for this many possessions. The Rockets did not make a field goal in the last 6:11. The Rockets were outscored 14-3 in 3 minutes with Ariza, Gordon, Moute, Harden and Capela on the floor together. Corey Brewer fouled out.