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NBA: Houston 100, Charlotte 94

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 21 (UPI) -- James Harden sank 19-of-21 free throws en route to 29 points for Houston Monday and the Rockets broke a seven-game skid with a 100-94 win over Charlotte.

Harden made only 5-of-20 shots from the field but helped out with seven rebounds and seven assists for Houston, which logged its first victory since Jan. 8.

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Marcus Morris provided 21 points and eight boards and Carlos Delfino added 16 points -- including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:54 remaining -- in the Rockets' win.

Chandler Parsons chipped in with 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists for Houston.

Kemba Walker struck for a career-high 35 points on 12-of-21 shooting, but it wasn't enough for the Bobcats, who dropped their 15th straight at home.

Ramon Sessions added 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the losers.

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