Harden's incredible heroics slay Warriors in classic

OAKLAND, California - A defender on either side of him, James Harden let it fly one last time for an improbable game-winner in the waning seconds of overtime before falling backward and hitting the floor.

It took his second triple-double of the week, fifth straight 40-point performance and sheer will to rally the Houston Rockets past the Golden State Warriors 135-134 in a thriller between Western Conference powers on Thursday night.

Harden hit a contested 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left in OT to earn the Rockets their sixth straight victory and finished with 44 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds. The reigning MVP's team had trailed by 20.