Harden added 11 assists and 10 rebounds in the triumph, and has had at least a double-double in 17 straight games as he continues to make his claim alongside that of Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook for Most Valuable Player honors.

Harden said the key to the Rockets’ success is unselfishness.

“Helping each other out, having each other’s backs,” he said. “Offensively, we’re knocking down shots, we’re playing off the catch, we’re doing the small things to help each other out.”

The Raptors, trying to bounce back from a loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, led by as many as 13 points and took a four-point lead into the fourth quarter.

But the Rockets launched the fourth period with 15 straight points to seize a lead they never surrendered.