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DeRozan scores 42 as Toronto Raptors edge Houston Rockets

DeMar DeRozan pumped his chest after knocking down a jumper from the left elbow over James Harden to set a new career high.

He celebrated even more when Trevor Ariza's two attempts at tying the game from beyond the arc were off the mark at the other end.

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DeRozan netted 12 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter and Toronto Raptors defeated the Houston Rockets 99-96 on Monday night.

DeRozan was 14-of-27 from the field, 12-of-17 from the foul line and also pulled down a career-high-tying 11 rebounds for the Raptors, who moved a game behind Chicago for the third seed in the Eastern Conference.

Jonas Valanciunas posted 15 points and nine boards and Amir Johnson ripped down 16 rebounds in the triumph.

Harden poured in 31 points for Houston, which had a four-game winning streak snapped.

Dwight Howard was held out for rest after returning three games ago from a knee injury he suffered Jan. 23 against Phoenix.

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[SportsNetwork.com]

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