NBA roundup:Harden scores 54, saying 'I just want to win'

James Harden scored 54 points, hitting 10 of 15 three-pointers and 19 of 31 shots overall, in the Houston Rockets' 130-107 road victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

"I just want to win," Harden said simply. "Whatever it takes."

Harden scored 50 or more for the fifth time this season and the fourth time in the past seven games. He also had seven assists, five rebounds and two steals in 36 minutes. On Wednesday night, he made 10 three-pointers and had 55 points in a victory over Cleveland.

"I feel like we lost against just him tonight," Magic guard Evan Fournier said. "He's the MVP for a reason."

Russell Westbrook added 23 points for Houston. The Rockets were 22-for-39 from three-point range.

Evan Fournier led Orlando with 27 points. Aaron Gordon added 21. The Magic have loss three straight after winning four in a row.

N.Y. Knicks 103, Sacramento 101: Elfrid Payton had seven of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, Marcus Morris scored off an offensive rebound with 9.1 seconds left and the visiting Knicks rallied from 16 down to beat the Kings. Julius Randle had 24 points and nine rebounds.

Philadelphia 116, New Orleans 109: Tobias Harris scored 31 points, Ben Simmons had 24 points and 11 assists, and the 76ers survived a late scare to beat the Pelicans at home. Joel Embiid finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds.

Indiana 110, Atlanta 11: Malcolm Brogdon had 19 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis had 12 points and 14 rebounds, and the visiting Pacers beat the Hawks. T.J. Warren scored 18 points as all five Indiana starters finished in double figures.

Charlotte 83, Chicago 73: Devonte' Graham scored 16 points, Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington each had 13 and the visiting Hornets bounced back after squandering an early 15-point lead, beating the Bulls.

Milwaukee 127, Memphis 114: Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the visiting Bucks grabbed a victory from the Grizzlies.