THE Houston Rockets moved within a game of the second round in the NBA playoffs Sunday while defending champions the Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a series sweep of the Indiana Pacers.

The Rockets are poised to join the Cavs in the next round after overcoming the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-109.

James Harden’s radar was off but Nene took center stage in Oklahoma City.

While Harden was five-of-16 from the field for 16 points, Nene led the high-flying Rockets on the road.

Nene made all 12 of his shots as he collected 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who can seal the Western Conference series at home the next day.

Thunder guard Russell Westbrook scored 35 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists, bringing up his triple-double by half-time.

Meanwhile, postseason specialist and four-time MVP LeBron James led the Cavaliers to a 106-102 win against the Pacers in Sunday’s game four.

James hit the go-ahead three-pointer with just over a minute remaining as the Cavs advanced to the Eastern Conference semi-finals via a 4-0 sweep.

With 33 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks, James guided the Cavs into the next round.

It was James’ 21st consecutive win in the first round of the playoffs — breaking a tie with Michael Cooper, Magic Johnson and James Worthy for the longest streak in the NBA’s current postseason format.

James is also 52-0 in the playoffs when his team hold a double-digit lead heading into the fourth quarter.(SD-Agencies)