Stephen A: It doesn't matter what Harden does vs. Warriors (1:29)

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10hTim MacMahon

Depth, defense and Super Beard: Houston is scary good right now

Most teams don't go from 65 to 53 wins and say they're better. The Rockets are the exception, and they've saved their best basketball for the playoffs.

Harden: Been playing MVP basketball for years (1:19)

D'Antoni on Harden: 'He's a machine, he just scores' (1:36)

Harden's triple-double leads Rockets to 2-0 series lead (2:16)

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Harden's triple-double helps Rockets rout Jazz again

James Harden put on an MVP performance with 32 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a second straight rout of the Utah Jazz, 118-98, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Harden's shimmy, dance moves on Rubio relentless (0:34)

Harden secures triple-double on pass to Faried (0:15)

Harden feeds Capela for acrobatic and-1 (0:19)

Faried caps Harden pass with big jam (0:19)

Harden banks in 3-pointer plus the foul (0:21)

Harden nearly completes nasty crossover play (0:18)

1dNeil Paine

FiveThirtyEight: Which NBA Playoff Teams Have The Most Star Power?

The NBA playoffs can sometimes come down to key role players knocking down clutch shots in important moments. But mostly, it's all about the stars.

3dChris Herring

FiveThirtyEight: Our 6 Takeaways From The Opening Weekend Of The NBA Playoffs

The first weekend of the NBA playoffs had a bit of something for everyone. Yes, there was a snoozefest or two.

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3dTim MacMahon

Rockets showcase what they must: Lockdown D

The Rockets held the Jazz to 39 percent shooting from the floor (7-of-27 from 3-point range) and forced 18 turnovers in a series-opening rout.

Paul leaves news conference as Harden is asked all questions (0:38)

Harden's near-triple-double helps Rockets take Game 1 (1:26)

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Harden scores 29 as Rockets rout Jazz 122-90 in Game 1

James Harden had 29 points and 10 assists to help the Houston Rockets rout the Utah Jazz 122-90 on Sunday night in Game 1 of a best-of-five first-round playoff series.