The Rockets ' leader picked his spots and waited for his time .
Harden recorded 19 first - half points on 10 field - goal attempts , allowing Gordon to split the load and propelling the Rockets on a game - changing 38 - 16 run .
The Rockets ' leader picked Harden 's spots and waited for his time .
Harden recorded 19 first - half points on 10 field - goal attempts , allowing Gordon to split the load and propelling the Rockets on a game - changing 38 - 16 run .