Nene's 28 lead Rockets past Thunder for 3-1 series lead

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KTRK) -- Nene scored 28 points on perfect shooting from the field, and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-109 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series.

Nene made all 12 of his shots and had 10 rebounds. He helped the Rockets overcome an off night by James Harden, who finished with 16 points on 5-for-16 shooting.

Eric Gordon and Lou Williams each scored 18 points for the Rockets. Trevor Ariza had 14.

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden, center, goes up for a shot between Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams, rear, and forward Andre Roberson, right. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook had a triple-double by halftime and finished with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists. The Thunder said Westbrook joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to claim three consecutive playoff triple-doubles.

Steven Adams scored 18 points and Victor Oladipo added 15 for the Thunder.

Tickets to Tuesday night's playoff game are on sale for as little as $49.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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