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VIDEO: Harden finds Howard over his shoulder for crucial bucket in overtime

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Trailing by two points during the final moments of a game may not be the best time to start getting flashy with the ball, but in the case of Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden, it was necessary to secure a pivotal tying bucket.

Attacking the body of Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi, Harden dished the ball over his left shoulder to an open Dwight Howard, who finished off the possession with a layup to tie the game at 99 apiece with 1:47 remaining in overtime on Sunday.

The basket was part of a 6-0 run for Houston after giving up the first six points in the extra period to the Pacers.

The Rockets extended their winning streak to three games with a 107-103 victory at the Toyota Center, with Harden barely missing out on a triple-double of 21 points, nine rebounds, and nine dimes in 42 minutes.

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