The 76ers closely guarded Houston's potent 3-point threats rather than double-team James Harden, and Houston's All-Star guard made them pay with a memorable offensive performance. Harden scored 51 points and added 13 rebounds and 13 assists to lead the Rockets to a 123-118 victory over Joel Embiid and Philadelphia on Friday night. ''He played about as good as you can play,'' Houston coach Mike D'Antoni said. More...