Bobby Brown told Rockets' James Harden to score 60, and he did

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) pointed to the goal after he scored in the 4th-quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) pointed to the goal after he scored in the 4th-quarter of an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston ... more Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Bobby Brown told Rockets' James Harden to score 60, and he did 1 / 12 Back to Gallery

As two guys who grew up in Southern California, then spent time together as Houston Rockets teammates, James Harden and Bobby Brown are close.

Brown, who spent all of last season with the Rockets and was with the team this season before being released Jan. 5, had a message for his good friend before the Rockets' game against the Magic on Tuesday.

"Get 60 tonight, it's bout that time," Brown texted Harden on Tuesday afternoon.

Photo: Bobby Brown Former Rockets guard Bobby Brown had a message for James Harden...

After Harden did indeed break the Rockets' scoring record with 60 points in a win over the Magic, Brown posted a screenshot of the pair's text conversation on Instagram.