HARDEN HEATS UP AS ROCKETS ROLL

HOUSTON» James Harden scored 16 of his 28 points in the third quarter to allow the Rockets to build a huge lead and sail to a 109-93 victory over the Spurs on Monday night.

The NBA’s leading scorer took a little while to get going a night after sitting out against Dallas with a sore left knee and had just 12 points at halftime.

MONDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

Russell Westbrook scored 17 points and notched his 20th triple-double of the season to help the Thunder beat the Kings 106-101. Westbrook had 10 rebounds and 11 assists in the 99th triple-double of his career. … Khris Middleton scored 24 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 20 and the Bucks sent the Grizzlies to their 18th consecutive loss with a 121-103 victory.