The Houston Rockets are on fire, figuratively of course. They have won 13 straight games and they are looking very strong as the playoffs get that much closer. They are tied with the franchise's longest winning streak. One more game and they'll set a new record.

NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden and Carlos Delfino each scored 22 points, and the Houston Rockets tied their longest winning streak against any opponent by beating the Brooklyn Nets for the 13th straight time, 106-96 on Friday night.

Houston blew most of a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter before Delfino hit a big 3-pointer with 1:54 left. He later made another jumper before Harden followed with a 3-pointer to put it away.

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