Rockets reduce series deficit with Warriors to 2-1 James Harden leads way for Houston with 41 points James Harden made a big three-pointer in overtime and scored 41 points, and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Golden State Warriors 126-121 on Saturday night to cut the deficit in the Western Conference semifinals to 2-1. Related: Trail Blazers outlast Nuggets in historic quadruple-overtime playoff thriller