Eric Gordon scored 30 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 116-98 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.
James Harden returned to the Rockets’ lineup after missing seven games with a left hamstring strain and finished with 10 points on 3-for-15 shooting, and added seven assists, two steals and two blocks in 26 minutes. Houston went 4-3 in his absence.
Chris Paul had 19 points, nine assists and six rebounds, and Clint Capela added 20 points for the Rockets.
Houston has won 15 of the past 17 meetings with Minnesota, including a 10-game winning streak at home.
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