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Rockets overcome Mavericks, 153-149, in overtime shootout

Tierra Smith, Digital Producer

Published: July 31, 2020 at 11:33 PMUpdated: August 1, 2020 at 12:20 AM

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets win their first game of the NBA restart in the Orlando bubble.

The Rockets pushed pass the Mavericks, 153-149, in an overtime shootout.

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James Harden had 49 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Russell Westbrook finished with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists.

The Rockets will face the Milwaukee Bucks next on Sunday.

In Rockets OT win over Mavs 153-149 , HOU rallied from 13 down in 4th quarter! 3rd 150 pt game this season .
HOU: Harden 49 Westbrook 31
DAL: Porzingas 38
Doncic 28
— Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) August 1, 2020

153-149 the Rockets win their first game in the bubble in Overtime.

Harden nearly a 50 piece - 49 on just 20 shots.
— Ari Alexander (@KPRC2Ari) August 1, 2020

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