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LIVE BLOG: Rockets make it look easy in Game 1 against Jazz

The top-seeded Houston Rockets led by double digits most of the way in Game 1 against the Utah Jazz.

Credit: Troy Taormina

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) attempts to get the ball from Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second quarter in game one of the second round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. (Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports)

HOUSTON - The Rockets jumped out to an early lead on the Jazz in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Even with a late push by the Jazz in the third quarter, the Rockets mostly made it look easy so far against the Jazz, winning the first game 110-96.

They led 86-68 after three quarters.

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By halftime, the Rockets were dominating with a 64-39 lead. James Harden had a game-high 20 points in the first half with 12 of those coming in the first quarter.

Tweets by HoustonRockets

What a first-half in H-Town!

📊 @JHarden13 20PTS
📊 @CP3 14PTS/5AST
📊 @CapelaClint 10PTS/8REB pic.twitter.com/pDj3lnE9GZ
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 29, 2018

Tweets by ESPNNBA

No Gerald Green tonight (yes, he is on the bench). Luc Mbah a Moute is eating up those minutes. https://t.co/crUafhovxq
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) April 29, 2018

Rockets burned on transition defense on back-to-back possessions, but after a CP3 triple at the buzzer, Rockets back up by 18 going to the fourth. Rough game for Eric Gordon (0-5 FG).
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) April 29, 2018

How did Harden find the camera? 👀😂 pic.twitter.com/4YTqYRTrMa
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 29, 2018

The score rn. #Rockets 64
Jazz 37 pic.twitter.com/xBB8yXtqBk
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 29, 2018

SQUAD GOALS. #RunAsOne 🚀 pic.twitter.com/iwL7FjvNg2
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 29, 2018

📊 @CP3 14PTS

Squad takes a 49-29 lead! pic.twitter.com/QOtPVU5TRk
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 29, 2018

🌴 Harden Island 🌴 pic.twitter.com/MgQcWtX8fr
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 29, 2018

Opening the 2nd round 💪.

After 1 #Rockets 34 l Jazz 21 pic.twitter.com/YK7yvBEWKk
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 29, 2018

#Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio takes the #Rockets "First Shot" today, and it just rimmed out. "I can't believe I didn't get that roll" pic.twitter.com/X6DPi1cZz2
— Daniel Gotera (@DTGoteraKHOU) April 29, 2018

Good to have you back @mbahamoute! #RunAsOne 🚀 pic.twitter.com/SkGIoV12th
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 29, 2018

VIEWER POLL| Houston, Salt Lake City police chiefs wager steak dinner over Rockets-Jazz series. https://t.co/gd92yBIVnu What kind of steak should the winner receive? @ArtAcevedo @ChiefMikeBrown #HouNews #Rockets #RunAsOne
— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) April 29, 2018

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