Rockets Clobber Jazz To Take Series Lead

James Harden had 25 points and 12 assists as the Rockets crushed the Jazz 113-92 in Game Three of their second-round series in Salt Lake City.  Houston led by 17 after the first quarter and never looked back as it took a two-games-to-one advantage in the series.  Eric Gordon also scored 25 and Chris Paul added 15 points for the Rockets.  Clint Capela and Trevor Ariza scored 11 apiece in the winning effort.  Rookie sensation Donovan Mitchell struggled on his way to 10 points in defeat for Utah.  Royce O'Neale scored 17 to pace the Jazz, who will host Game Four on Sunday.  

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