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Rockets blow out Clippers in must-win Game 5

Xinhua, May 13, 2015 Adjust font size:

The Houston Rockets rolled past the Los Angeles Clippers 124-103 Tuesday night at Toyota Center to drag their NBA Western Conference semifinals to Game 6.

Houston had to win Tuesday's game to avoid elimination. They were trailing 1-3 in the previous four games.

The Rockets led through most of the night, withstood the Clippers second half run and a bout with intentional fouls, to pull safely away in the fourth quarter.

James Harden had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists while Dwight Howard added 20 points and 15 rebounds for the Rockets. Blake Griffin led the Clippers with 30 points and 16 rebounds.

Game 6 will be in Staples Center in Los Angeles. Endi