Harden scores 34 in Rockets 117-103 win over Bucks

Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, right, steals the ball from Khris Middleton, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) (The Associated Press)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker, right, goes up for a basket against Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) (The Associated Press)

MILWAUKEE – James Harden had 19 of his game-high 34 points in the decisive third quarter and the Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-103 on Saturday night.

Rookie Jabari Parker scored 19 points and Ersan Ilyasova added 18 for Milwaukee, which had its three-game winning streak snapped.

Harden and Bucks center Larry Sanders jostled near center court with 3:19 left in the game with Houston leading handily. Harden had been called for an offensive foul, and was holding the ball walking down the court when Giannis Antetokounmpo slapped him on the rear and knocked the ball away.

Harden gave a slight shove with his left hand to the 19-year-old Bucks player, and Sanders ran up to Harden, and both players grabbed each others' arms. Harden, Sanders and Antetokounmpo all were given technical fouls after the referees reviewed the video.