Lakers bounce back, Harden scores 50 in Rockets' loss

In a clash between two Western Conference high-flyers, the Lakers were too good for the Denver Nuggets 105-96.

Anthony Davis' double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds and LeBron James' 25 points and nine assists saw the Lakers bounce back from their loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

The Lakers are now 18-3 and hold a 2.5-game lead atop the Western Conference.

Harden had 50 points for the Rockets, but they suffered a 135-133 double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

While Harden went 11-of-38 from the field – and 24-of-24 from the free-throw line – Russell Westbrook was seven-of-30 on his way to a triple-double of 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

In contrast, Bryn Forbes went 10-of-13 to finish with 25 points for San Antonio.

Luka Doncic had 33 points and 18 rebounds in the Mavericks' 118-97 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jimmy Butler's triple-double of 22 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists helped the Miami Heat to a 121-110 overtime win against the Toronto Raptors.

@JimmyButler (22 PTS, 13 REB, 12 AST) notches his 1st triple-double of the season, sparking the @MiamiHEAT's win in Toronto! #HEATTwitter pic.twitter.com/HgfIlxq0WD

— NBA (@NBA) December 4, 2019

Paul George (25 points) and Montrezl Harrell (26) saw the Los Angeles Clippers past the Portland Trail Blazers 117-97.

Harden and Westbrook battled for the Rockets, but so did three Raptors. Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet combined to go 12-of-48 from the field in the loss to Miami.

Doncic's beautiful footwork helped set up a basket against the Pelicans.

Clean footwork from Luka! #MFFL | @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/srV89hBYT9

— NBA (@NBA) December 4, 2019

Detroit Pistons 127-94 Cleveland Cavaliers Orlando Magic 127-120 Washington Wizards Miami Heat 121-110 Toronto Raptors Dallas Mavericks 118-97 New Orleans Pelicans San Antonio Spurs 135-133 Houston Rockets Los Angeles Lakers 105-96 Denver Nuggets Los Angeles Clippers 117-97 Portland Trail Blazers