ROCKETS ADVANCE IN PLAYOFFS WITH 2-POINT WIN

The Houston Rockets advanced on to the second round of the NBA playoffs with 104-102 game seven win over Oklahoma City.

The game came down to a final shot from the Thunder's Lu Dort for the win.  But James Harden, who had another woeful offensive performance in a big game, was able to tip the shot and the Rockets ran out the final second.

Harden continued to be a no-show in crucial games, finishing with 17 points on 4-of-15 shooting (1-9 from the 3-point line) and just three rebounds.  Houston's Robert Covington and Eric Gordon helped pick up the slack with 21 points each, while Russell Westbrook added 20 points.

Dort led all scorers with 30 points.

Houston will turn right around and open their Western Conference semifinal with the top-seeded Lakers, Friday night at 8:00.