Rockets beat Hawks, NBA sees new triple-double record

Rockets' Harden tallies 41 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds, Hawks' Young clocks 42 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists

By Can Erozden

ANKARA (AA) - The Houston Rockets beat the Atlanta Hawks 122-115 in Wednesday's game in Atlanta as the NBA saw a new "triple-double" record.

Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden scored 41 points against the Hawks. The 30-year-old also produced 10 assists and took 10 rebounds to record a triple-double for the Western Conference franchise.

Meanwhile, the Hawks' Trae Young, 21, clocked up 42 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.

Harden and Young were the first opposing NBA duo who made over 40 points triple-doubles in the same game.

The Rockets' All-Star guard, Harden's season is going spectacularly, averaging 38.4 points per game. He currently leads the NBA in the scoring category.

- Results:

Atlanta Hawks - Houston Rockets: 115-122

Charlotte Hornets - Toronto Raptors: 110-112 (overtime)

Indiana Pacers - Miami Heat: 108-122

Boston Celtics - San Antonio Spurs: 114-129

Orlando Magic - Washington Wizards: 123-89

Dallas Mavericks - Denver Nuggets: 106-107

New Orleans Pelicans - Chicago Bulls: 123-108

Utah Jazz - New York Knicks: 128-104

Golden State Warriors - Milwaukee Bucks: 98-107

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