James Harden's triple-double helps Houston beat the Cavaliers
Houston Rockets guard James Harden exploded for 38 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Rockets scored a 117-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.
That brings Harden up to 16 triple-doubles this season after he had only 9 in his previous 7 NBA seasons. He's averaging 29.1 points, a league-leading 11.2 assists and 7.9 rebounds in 36.5 minutes per game.
Predictably, Harden led the Rockets with a 25.8 nERD in the win, per numberFire Live. His 15.6 nERD on the season is also a team-high and ranks 3rd in the NBA.
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