Harden's 38 points lead Rockets over Pelicans 117-107
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HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 38 points, including eight down the stretch, and tied a career high with 17 assists to help the Houston Rockets pull away for a 117-107 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.