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Houston Rockets' Eric Gordon (center) celebrates with his team after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, 105-104, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia.

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Houston Rockets' Eric Gordon (center) celebrates with his team after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, 105-104, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia.

By Juliakate E Culpepper

Oct 26, 2017

The Houston Rockets have started off the season strong.

In the final seconds of Wednesday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center, the Rockets trailed 104-102.

Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon moved the ball into the left corner of the court and shot a 3-pointer to win the game as time expired.

The 105-104 victory and gave the Rockets a 4-1 record.

In 40 minutes on the floor, Gordon recorded 29 points, four rebounds and five assists against the 76ers.

The Rockets travel to Charlotte’s Spectrum Stadium on Friday at play the Hornets (2-2). They will face the Hawks in Atlanta Friday, Nov. 3.

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