NBA roundup: Harden scores 41, Rockets stay hot

James Harden

James Harden scored 41 points as the red-hot Houston

Rockets held off the host New Orleans Pelicans 108-104 on Saturday night.

Harden had his third straight game with at least 40 points and his seventh straight with at least 35 as the Rockets won for the ninth time in 10 games.