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Rockets top Lakers 107-87

Xinhua, December 18, 2015 Adjust font size:

James Harden scored 25 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-87 on Thursday night.

Howard added 16 points and 15 rebounds. Terrence Jones had 16 points for the Rockets, who enjoyed the second win over Lakers in six days.

Kobe Bryant, who went 9 for 16, scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. He dunked for the first time in his farewell season in the third quarter.

"My legs felt lively and they felt springy," Bryant said. "I don't know where it came from, but it was there. I can't really explain it. I feel like I can maintain this, but it's always a give-and-take with Father Time."

Louis Williams had 14 points for the Lakers and Julius Randle finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Endi