Harden's 54 points lead Rockets, Bucks win 17th straight

Harden made it back-to-back 50-point games in the Houston Rockets' 130-107 victory over the Orlando Magic.

Coming off a 55-point game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Harden had 54 in the win over Orlando.

The Bucks made it 17 straight wins by getting past the Memphis Grizzlies 127-114.

Antetokounmpo had a double-double of 37 points and 11 rebounds in the Bucks' latest victory.

The best of The Greek Freak:37 PTS | 11 REB | 2 AST | 1 STL | 52% FG pic.twitter.com/IU8h5Um8hs

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 14, 2019

LeBron James (28 points and 12 assists) and Anthony Davis (33 points and 10 rebounds) helped the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 113-110.

The Los Angeles Clippers' stars also impressed. Paul George had 46 points and Kawhi Leonard 42 in a 124-117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Philadelphia 76ers are 14-0 at home after Ben Simmons contributed 24 points and 11 assists in a 116-109 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Chicago Bulls were woeful in an 83-73 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Bulls went at just 30 per cent from the field, shooting 27-of-90.

Harden continued his irresistible form for the Rockets.

Back-to-back 50-point games 2nd straight with 10 3PM@JHarden13 (54 PTS) continues his historic scoring pace in the @HoustonRockets win vs. Orlando! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/AV1GkMrl7P

— NBA (@NBA) December 14, 2019

Houston Rockets 130-107 Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers 116-109 New Orleans Pelicans Los Angeles Lakers 113-110 Miami Heat Indiana Pacers 110-100 Atlanta Hawks Charlotte Hornets 83-73 Chicago Bulls Milwaukee Bucks 127-114 Memphis Grizzlies Utah Jazz 114-106 Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Clippers 124-117 Minnesota Timberwolves New York Knicks 103-101 Sacramento Kings