Spencer Dinwiddie didn't seem to be nearly as wowed by his late-game scoring for the Brooklyn Nets as he was by the fact that his team got an overtime victory on a night James Harden had a season-high 58 points.
"The man had 60 and we won," Dinwiddie said, only slightly exaggerating Harden's performance. "That's big-time for a young group."
Dinwiddie scored 25 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter and overtime and the Nets spoiled Harden's night with a 145-142 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
Harden had his second straight season high after scoring 57 in a victory over Memphis on Monday night, but he was only five of 19 from three-point range. The Rockets shot an NBA-record 70 threes, making just 23.
Harden has scored at least 30 points in 18 straight games and has reached 40 in nine of the past 12. He was 16 of 34 overall from the field, made 21 of 23 free throws and had 10 rebounds and six assists.
"Frustrating," Harden said of the loss. "Very frustrating."
Golden State 147, New Orleans 140: Stephen Curry scored 41 points, including 23 in the third quarter, as the Warriors rallied to beat the Pelicans at home. Anthony Davis had 30 points and 18 rebounds for the Pelicans.
Utah 129, L.A. Clippers 109: Rudy Gobert had 23 points and 22 rebounds to lead the Jazz over the host Clippers.