James Harden
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The small-ball of the Houston Rockets helped them defeat the Los Angeles Lakers for the third time this year. This time it was in the playoffs.

James Harden led the winners with 36 points. After the game he reacted to the Rockets being called small.

“I don’t know why people keep saying we’re small. I don’t care if you 7-feet. If you don’t have heart, it doesn’t matter. If you don’t have a dog in you in doesn’t matter. We got guys that are able to switch and play different positions and guard different guys on the court,” he said.

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