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Spurs overcome Leonard injury, Harden to beat Rockets in OT

The signature of incoming NBA Commissioner Adam Silver appears on an official game ball before an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, in New York. David Stern retired after exactly 30 years in charge, making him the NBA's longest-serving and most successful commissioner. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) Photo: Associated Press/Jason DeCrow



SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Danny Green scored seven of his 16 points in overtime, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame an injury to Kawhi Leonard to beat James Harden and the Houston Rockets 110-107 in overtime on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-playoff series.

Leonard had 22 points and 15 rebounds in 38 minutes before exiting with an injured right ankle. Leonard stepped on Harden’s foot with 5:37 left in the third quarter and then played limited minutes before sitting out overtime.

Harden had 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. He had a chance at potential tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of overtime, but was blocked from behind by Manu Ginobili.
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