James Harden Makes History With Rockets.

In between, the Hornets dominated the Magic, the Spurs used a huge third quarter to pull away from the Celtics, the Rockets won their fifth game in a row by beating the Grizzlies, the Pelicans snuck past the Timberwolves, and the Thunder got revenge on the Mavericks.

The high-scoring guard poured in another 43 points on Monday night, recording his fourth straight game with 40-plus points and his eighth straight game with at least 35 points.

In the process, Harden joined elite company, passing Oscar Robertson to become the only player in NBA history with at least 35 points and five assists in eight straight games.

The big man finished with 32 points, nine rebounds and five assists to lead the Spurs over the Celtics.