regulation with the game tied at 101. Harden was whistled
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http://www.officialmarinershop.com/Nelson_Cruz_Jersey exploit a size advantage over the Rockets' small lineup early, especially when Harden was guarding either Aldridge and Gasol. The Spurs' big men only managed 2-for-5 shooting in the opening three minutes, leading San Antonio to abandon the strategy midway through the first quarter and sub Simmons for Gasol. Simmons responded by scoring 10 points on 5-for-13 shooting in 26 minutes. TIP-INS Rockets: Houston has lost four straight best-of-seven series when it was tied 2-2. The last time the Rockets won a series after being tied 2-2 was in the 1995 Western Conference finals when they beat the Spurs. ?? The Rockets have not lost to the Spurs in three previous postseason series. ?? C Nene is out for the remainder of the postseason after tearing his left
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