James Harden, Rockets Hold off Kevin Durant, Warriors to Even Series 2-2

Eric Christian Smith/Associated Press

The Houston Rockets tied their second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors at two games apiece with a 112-108 victory in Monday’s Game 4 at Toyota Center.

It appeared as if the two-time defending champions would cruise to their fifth consecutive Western Conference Finals when they won the first two games of the series, but Houston bounced back with two straight victories at home and created a best-of-three scenario.

James Harden led the way with 38 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, but he missed a critical free throw while nursing a three-point lead with 11 seconds remaining. Golden State had the chance to force overtime, but Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry each missed three-pointers on the ensuing possession.

Durant (34 points, seven rebounds and five assists) and Curry (30 points and eight assists) each put up impressive totals but will surely be thinking about those late misses after losing a second straight.

What’s Next?

The series returns to Oracle Arena for Wednesday’s Game 5.

This article will be updated to provide more information soon.

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