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Rockets blast Jazz behind Harden’s 25

James Harden scored 25 points and the Rockets rolled to a 125-80 victory last night in Salt Lake City, handing the Jazz their worst home loss in franchise history.

Utah had won six straight at home but simply couldn’t keep pace in transition. The Jazz were outscored 26-2 on the break and shot just 39.5 percent. Their previous worst loss was by 33 points to Milwaukee on Nov. 18, 1980.

Carlos Delfino and Marcus Morris each hit four 3-pointers for Houston, which made 16 of 34 from beyond the arc. Omer Asik had 19 rebounds as the Rockets won their third straight.

Nuggets 102, Pacers 101

In Denver, Andre Iguodala made a free throw with 0.4 seconds remaining after forcing a turnover to deny a last-second shot by the Pacers.

Iguodala finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and had the defensive play of the game when he stole the ball from Paul George as the Pacers guard maneuvered for a last-second shot.

Iguoadala signaled for time out with 0.5 seconds remaining. On the inbounds, Andre Miller lobbed a pass toward the basket that Iguodala and George both went after with George making contact and getting called for the foul.

Grizzlies 103, 76ers 100

In Philadelphia, Marc Gasol scored a season-high 27 points and Rudy Gay had 26 to lead the Grizzlies over the 76ers.

Evan Turner scored a season-high 27 points to lead the Sixers.

Bulls 93, Bobcats 85

In Chicago, Jimmy Butler scored a career-high 19 points and Nate Robinson added 15 as the Bulls defeated the Bobcats.

Luol Deng returned to the Bulls’ lineup after missing five games with a hamstring injury, and scored 12 points in 31 minutes.

Warriors 114, Raptors 102

In Toronto, David Lee had 21 points and 12 rebounds, Stephen Curry scored 17 points before leaving after twisting his right ankle, and the Warriors beat the Raptors.

Kings 96, Wizards 94

In Washington, Isaiah Thomas, who had 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, made a floater with a second to play as the Kings broke a four-game losing streak.