AP Updated 3:21 AM EDT May 5, 2019 HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden made a 3-pointer to finish off the Golden State Warriors in overtime. Eric Gordon helped the Rockets get to that point with the best playoff performance of his career. Harden scored 41 points, and Houston outlasted the Warriors 126-121 on Saturday night to cut the deficit in the Western Conference semifinals to 2-1. A layup by P.J. Tucker put Houston up by three with about 2 minutes left and the Warriors missed shots on their next two possessions. That set up the 3-pointer by Harden with 49 seconds left that made it 124-118. Kevin Durant made three free throws after that, but Harden added a layup to stretch the lead. Stephen Curry, who dislocated a finger in Game 2, missed a wide-open layup and Harden grabbed the rebound to secure the victory. Gordon added a playoff career-high 30 points with a playoff-best seven 3-pointers. "It's all about bringing something to the table, offensively, defensively every single … [Read more...] about Harden scores 41 as Rockets outlast Warriors 126-121 in OT
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Man charged with murder in Houston girl’s death
HOUSTON – A black man was arrested and charged with murder in the killing of a 7-year-old black girl in a drive-by shooting that authorities said Sunday appeared to be a case of mistaken identity, not a racially motivated attack, as her family feared. Jazmine Barnes' family had described the gunman in the Dec. 30 slaying as a white man driving a red pickup and believed race played a role in the shooting. But acting on a tip received by a civil rights activist, the sheriff's department zeroed in instead on Eric Black Jr., a 20-year-old black man who admitted he was driving a dark-colored SUV from which a passenger opened fire, authorities said. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said authorities have identified the second suspect, who also is black, but would not say whether the person was in custody. Gonzalez cautioned that authorities still were investigating, but said: "At this point, it does not appear it was related to race." Chris Sevilla, Jazmine's father, said in a brief … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder in Houston girl’s death
Alabama tops Oklahoma 45-34 in Orange Bowl
Miami Gardens, Fla. -- This season's Alabama juggernaut has yet to be stopped, and Oklahoma's suspect defense sure wasn't going to do it. Maybe Clemson can. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 318 yards and four touchdowns and No. 1-ranked Alabama beat No. 4 Oklahoma 45-34 on Saturday night in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl . The high-scoring Sooners reached the semifinal despite a porous defense that was no match for Alabama's diverse attack, and the defending champion Crimson Tide led 28-0 after only 17 minutes. Alabama (14-0) advanced to the national championship game for the fourth consecutive season and will play Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California against familiar foe Clemson, which beat Notre Dame 30-3 in the Cotton Bowl. The Tigers, ranked No. 2, and Alabama will face off in the playoffs for the fourth year in a row, and have split two title games. "They've got a great program and a great team," Alabama coach Nick Saban said. "I'm sure it'll be a great … [Read more...] about Alabama tops Oklahoma 45-34 in Orange Bowl
No. 22 Army routs Houston 70-14 in Armed Forces Bowl
AP Updated 2:41 AM EST Dec 23, 2018 FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. ran for 170 yards and an Armed Forces Bowl-record five touchdowns and the No. 22 Black Knights overwhelmed Houston 70-14 on Saturday to reach 11 wins for the first time in program history. The Black Knights (11-2) won their ninth consecutive game since an overtime loss at playoff team Oklahoma exactly three months earlier. Hopkins had a nifty 77-yard TD run on the last play of the first quarter for a 14-0 lead. The junior quarterback initially ran right before cutting back the other way and alluding one tackler. He sent two other defenders sliding to the ground when he switched directions again back toward the middle of the field. Houston (8-5) lost for the fourth time in five games since starting 7-1 and getting into the AP Top 25 poll for a week in late October. The Cougars suffered their most-lopsided loss in their 27 bowl games, and their biggest loss overall since a 66-10 … [Read more...] about No. 22 Army routs Houston 70-14 in Armed Forces Bowl
Jets show some positives, but need lots of work in offseason
AP Updated 12:36 PM EST Dec 16, 2018 NEW YORK (AP) — Jamal Adams understands what the New York Jets' record shows: a 4-10 squad facing an uncertain future. He also refuses to accept that they are one of the NFL's worst, no matter what the standings or critics say. "Again, we're a good football team," the safety insisted after the Jets' 29-22 loss to Houston on Saturday night. "We're obviously in every ballgame besides the Buffalo Bills game, but the rest we've been in. So I don't really know where the speculation of just because we're losing we're a bad football team (comes from). "We've just got to make more plays and play smarter at certain times." The Jets have actually played a lot better since losing to Buffalo 41-10 on Nov. 11. A 14-point loss to New England followed, then a seven-point defeat at Tennessee. They snapped a six-game skid with a 27-23 victory at Buffalo last Sunday and then held a late lead before falling to the AFC South-leading Texans. So, a play here … [Read more...] about Jets show some positives, but need lots of work in offseason