Harden hits a 3 for 17 points in the first 9 min of play

Harden isos for the crafty layup to give him 16 in the first half

Harden takes the defender tap dancing for the triple

Harden with the nasty crossover and tough floater

Harden throws a perfect no-look behind-the-back pass to Strus for three to beat the shot clock

Lowlight Paolo commits the foul on James Harden at the literal last second of the half leading to a 4-point play as James sinks the 3 and free throw

Tre Mann hits the wide open 3 after the lack of hustle by the Rockets off the offensive rebound