Harden scores 40 in Rockets' 103-98 comeback win over Magic

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    James Harden had another huge offensive game Sunday night, scoring 40 points in Houston's comeback win over the Orlando Magic.

    But it was the point guard's defense that coach Mike D'Antoni raved about after Harden blocked three shots and helped limit Orlando 7-footer Nikola Vucevic to just two points in the second half.

    "I just told James they voted him in the wrong place. They got him as a guard in the All-Star (Game) -- he should be a center," D'Antoni said with a chuckle. "That's what he is. He's a point-center and his defense in the post and right behind him is Eric Gordon ... is really good."

    Harden didn't answer when asked what he thought about D'Antoni calling him a "point-center" but he did smile and he was still laughing as he walked off following the question.

    Harden's 40 points included five critical ones down the stretch to lead the Rockets to a 103-98 victory.

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