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    Houston Rockets v Dallas Mavericks
    DALLAS, TX – DECEMBER 27: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks passes the ball against James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at American Airlines Center on December 27, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. Tom Pennington/Getty Images
    Rhiannon Walker By @InstantRHIplay

    GAME. BLOUSES.

    There were eight technical fouls called during Tuesday night’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets. So, to say they were knuckin’ and buckin’ and ready to fight in the Rockets’ 123-107 victory over their in-state rival would be quite the understatement.

    James Harden was assessed one of the fouls after Mavericks center Andrew Bogut set a hard screen on the All-Star guard. That action also drew a flagrant foul and started a commotion. Harden had the last laugh, though, after amassing 34 points, 11 assists and five rebounds in the contest, while continuing to deliver daggers after the game.

    “That other team was trippin’ tonight, just disrespectful, unprofessional, players and coaches,” Harden said. “I don’t know what was their problem, but I think that got us going. They wanted to throw a little cheap shot and just woke us up a little bit, and it was over from there.”

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    TOP THREE TWEETS

    1. TRANSLATION: SHE GONE

    2. DOING TOO MUCH

    3. I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE

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    Rhiannon Walker is an associate editor at The Undefeated. She is a drinker of Sassy Cow Creamery chocolate milk, an owner of an extensive Disney VHS collection, and she might have a heart attack if Frank Ocean doesn't drop his second album.

    This Story Tagged: NBA What Had Happened Was Houston Rockets Dallas Mavericks James Harden Andrew Bogut