Rockets send Nuggets crashing 125-95 in NBA

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Houston Rockets eased past the Denver Nuggets 125-95 in a one-sided NBA game on Wednesday.

Forward Trevor Ariza scored a season-high 25 points, making 7 of 10 from beyond the arc. Chris Paul made 4 of 7 from 3 and had 23 points and 12 assists, while James Harden added 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.

Houston led 75-40 at the half, the Rockets' largest halftime lead of the season.

Will Barton led Denver with 20 points, Nikola Jokic had 17, and Gary Harris added 13.