PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — James Harden says he’s constantly working on his step-back 3-pointer. It paid off against Portland.

Harden scored 42 points, including a pair of 3s down the stretch, and the Houston Rockets snapped the Trail Blazers’ 13-game winning streak with a 115-111 victory on Tuesday night.

«This doesn’t just happen,» Harden said about his shot from distance. «I am constantly working on it every day, every single day. I am trying to get better and improve. I’m still doing that.»

Portland’s winning streak was tied for the second-longest in franchise history. The team also won 13 consecutive games in 2007.

Chris Paul added 22 points for the Rockets, who have won six straight and 23 of their last 24 and have the best record in the NBA.

 

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James Harden asegura que trabaja constantemente para mejorar sus disparos desde fuera del perímetro y lo confirmo frente a Portland.

Harden anoto 42 puntos, incluyendo dos en los últimos 3 segundos y los Houston Rockets superaron a los Trail Blazers 115-11 el martes en la noche para frenarlos en su racha de 13 victorias consecutivas.

La racha de Portland habit igualado la mas larga en la historia de esa franquicia. el equipo había ganado 13 consecutivos en el 2007.

Chris Paul agrego 22 puntos por los Rockets, que han ganado 6 consecutivos y 23 de los últimos 24, con el mejor record de la NBA, con 57-14.