Rockets rout Jazz for series 2-0 lead

LOS ANGELES, April 17 (Xinhua) -- James Harden finished with a triple double as the Houston Rockets romped to a blowout 118-98 win over the Utah Jazz to take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference series.

Harden had 32 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists as the Rockets led from the start to record a straightforward win.

Chris Paul had 17 points while PJ Tucker and Eric Gordon chipped in with 16 points apiece for Houston.