James Harden on game-winning four-point play: Something I work on every day
Eventually, the ball fell into Harden’s hands who danced loosely with an overzealous Tate and drained a trademark stepback triple with six seconds to go — plus the foul. It was an emotional dagger of a shot, the same signature move the Rockets had seen over and over again years ago. Game, blouses. “Something I work on every day,” James Harden told The Athletic. “You practice it, you have confidence and go out there and shoot it.”
Source: Kelly Iko @ The Athletic
Source: Kelly Iko @ The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The 76ers are a better team without James Harden. The key word being team.
At the same time, the Los Angeles Clippers, who had been rolling, have gotten worse after the addition of the 10-time All-Star.
Add the fact that the future Hall of Famer has forced his way out of Houston,… – 12:23 PM
The 76ers are a better team without James Harden. The key word being team.
At the same time, the Los Angeles Clippers, who had been rolling, have gotten worse after the addition of the 10-time All-Star.
Add the fact that the future Hall of Famer has forced his way out of Houston,… – 12:23 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
James Harden to @TheAthletic: “They got a good thing going on. Just gotta continue to grow, continue to learn. They’ll figure it out.”
On lessons from old friends, the delicate dance between chaos and control and a defense that’s here to stay.
theathletic.com/5073060/2023/1… – 11:21 AM
James Harden to @TheAthletic: “They got a good thing going on. Just gotta continue to grow, continue to learn. They’ll figure it out.”
On lessons from old friends, the delicate dance between chaos and control and a defense that’s here to stay.
theathletic.com/5073060/2023/1… – 11:21 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Sixers became a better team without James Harden. And they did it together. inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 9:09 AM
The Sixers became a better team without James Harden. And they did it together. inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 9:09 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch James Harden drain step-back four-point play to snap Clippers six-game losing streak
The Clippers were +24 in the minutes Harden, Leonard and George were on the court together. Westbrook struggled off the bench (2-9 shooting).
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 8:06 AM
Watch James Harden drain step-back four-point play to snap Clippers six-game losing streak
The Clippers were +24 in the minutes Harden, Leonard and George were on the court together. Westbrook struggled off the bench (2-9 shooting).
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 8:06 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The #Sixers became a better team without James Harden. And they did it together. inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 5:07 AM
The #Sixers became a better team without James Harden. And they did it together. inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 5:07 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
📰 @TheAthletic
James Harden seals victory as Clippers defeat Rockets, win first game since acquiring 10-time All-Star theathletic.com/5073036/2023/1… – 3:21 AM
📰 @TheAthletic
James Harden seals victory as Clippers defeat Rockets, win first game since acquiring 10-time All-Star theathletic.com/5073036/2023/1… – 3:21 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
James Harden on ending the 6-game losing streak. pic.twitter.com/BiF9iXGwRw – 1:54 AM
James Harden on ending the 6-game losing streak. pic.twitter.com/BiF9iXGwRw – 1:54 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Clippers 106, Rockets 100: Harden nails the game-winner as Houston’s winning streak ends houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 1:33 AM
Clippers 106, Rockets 100: Harden nails the game-winner as Houston’s winning streak ends houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 1:33 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
With the score tied at 100-100, James Harden made a 3-pointer and was fouled on the play to help give the Clippers a 106-100 win, snapping their six-game losing streak. pic.twitter.com/wkGNykjfN7 – 1:23 AM
With the score tied at 100-100, James Harden made a 3-pointer and was fouled on the play to help give the Clippers a 106-100 win, snapping their six-game losing streak. pic.twitter.com/wkGNykjfN7 – 1:23 AM
Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
James harden trade looks pretty good for Clippers right now. He hits game winner as Clippers beat the Rockets 106-100 to end their 6- game losing streak! – 1:16 AM
James harden trade looks pretty good for Clippers right now. He hits game winner as Clippers beat the Rockets 106-100 to end their 6- game losing streak! – 1:16 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Harden was averaging 1.5 PPG in the 4th quarter to start the season.
Tonight, he scored 4 points in the final 6 seconds. statmuse.com/nba/player/jam… – 1:14 AM
Harden was averaging 1.5 PPG in the 4th quarter to start the season.
Tonight, he scored 4 points in the final 6 seconds. statmuse.com/nba/player/jam… – 1:14 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The Clippers snap their six-game losing streak with a 106-100 win over the Houston Rockets. It’s their first win of the James Harden era. With the game tied at 100-100, Harden was fouled on a 3-pointer and made the free throw to give the Clippers the win. – 1:13 AM
The Clippers snap their six-game losing streak with a 106-100 win over the Houston Rockets. It’s their first win of the James Harden era. With the game tied at 100-100, Harden was fouled on a 3-pointer and made the free throw to give the Clippers the win. – 1:13 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Are these free throws significant to some @notthefakeSVP
Final score is 106-100, and Kawhi Leonard finished with a game-high 26 points. James Harden 24/9/7, season-highs in all three categories. – 1:12 AM
Are these free throws significant to some @notthefakeSVP
Final score is 106-100, and Kawhi Leonard finished with a game-high 26 points. James Harden 24/9/7, season-highs in all three categories. – 1:12 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
FINAL: Clippers 106, Rockets 100. 6-game winning streak snapped as a turnover, missed free throw and a Harden 4-point play buries Houston in the final minute. Hell of a game and Rockets clearly are a changed basketball team. – 1:12 AM
FINAL: Clippers 106, Rockets 100. 6-game winning streak snapped as a turnover, missed free throw and a Harden 4-point play buries Houston in the final minute. Hell of a game and Rockets clearly are a changed basketball team. – 1:12 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LMAO the game is not over. There are 0.2 seconds left because Dillon Brooks fouled out and Kawhi Leonard is going to take the game-high from James Harden 😂 – 1:10 AM
LMAO the game is not over. There are 0.2 seconds left because Dillon Brooks fouled out and Kawhi Leonard is going to take the game-high from James Harden 😂 – 1:10 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Clippers snap a six-game losing streak and James Harden grabs his first win as a Clipper with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. He hit the go-ahead 3 with the foul. Kawhi finishes with 24 and 8. PG had 23 and 8. Russ with 8 points in 17 mins in first game as sixth man. – 1:10 AM
Clippers snap a six-game losing streak and James Harden grabs his first win as a Clipper with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. He hit the go-ahead 3 with the foul. Kawhi finishes with 24 and 8. PG had 23 and 8. Russ with 8 points in 17 mins in first game as sixth man. – 1:10 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Clippers Big 3 in the last 90 seconds:
— Harden offensive rebound
— PG13 block
— PG13 bucket
— Kawhi steal
— Harden assist
— Harden 4-point play (Kawhi assist)
W. pic.twitter.com/LH1CgT2RXt – 1:09 AM
Clippers Big 3 in the last 90 seconds:
— Harden offensive rebound
— PG13 block
— PG13 bucket
— Kawhi steal
— Harden assist
— Harden 4-point play (Kawhi assist)
W. pic.twitter.com/LH1CgT2RXt – 1:09 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
For the first time in 17 days
The LA Clippers have won
They beat Rockets 104-100 on a @JCrossover tribute by Vintage James Harden
Clippers are 4-7 and head to San Antonio for a miniseries
Stay tuned for postgame yeah pic.twitter.com/E4BMcXybAa – 1:09 AM
For the first time in 17 days
The LA Clippers have won
They beat Rockets 104-100 on a @JCrossover tribute by Vintage James Harden
Clippers are 4-7 and head to San Antonio for a miniseries
Stay tuned for postgame yeah pic.twitter.com/E4BMcXybAa – 1:09 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The Clippers snap their six-game losing streak with a 104-100 win over the Houston Rockets. It’s their first win of the James Harden era. With the game tied at 100-100, Harden was fouled on a 3-pointer and made the free throw to give the Clippers the win. – 1:09 AM
The Clippers snap their six-game losing streak with a 104-100 win over the Houston Rockets. It’s their first win of the James Harden era. With the game tied at 100-100, Harden was fouled on a 3-pointer and made the free throw to give the Clippers the win. – 1:09 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Clippers Big 3 tonight:
Harden — 24 PTS | 9 REB | 7 AST
Kawhi — 24 PTS | 7 REB | 5 STL
George — 23 PTS | 8 REB | 4 3P
First win as a team. pic.twitter.com/KVZWMgzXZg – 1:08 AM
Clippers Big 3 tonight:
Harden — 24 PTS | 9 REB | 7 AST
Kawhi — 24 PTS | 7 REB | 5 STL
George — 23 PTS | 8 REB | 4 3P
First win as a team. pic.twitter.com/KVZWMgzXZg – 1:08 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Final: The Clippers have broken their six-game losing streak, 104-100, over Houston. James Harden has 24 points, including the four-point play to win it with 6 seconds left. Kawhi has 24, Paul George 23. – 1:08 AM
Final: The Clippers have broken their six-game losing streak, 104-100, over Houston. James Harden has 24 points, including the four-point play to win it with 6 seconds left. Kawhi has 24, Paul George 23. – 1:08 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
My friends
Kawhi Leonard danced with Jabari Smith Jr. for a bit, and decided he needed to let that thing go.
Swing to James Harden, his first bucket of the fourth quarter. A go-ahead 4-point play.
LAC up 104-100 with 6 seconds left and that is Rockets last timeout. – 1:07 AM
My friends
Kawhi Leonard danced with Jabari Smith Jr. for a bit, and decided he needed to let that thing go.
Swing to James Harden, his first bucket of the fourth quarter. A go-ahead 4-point play.
LAC up 104-100 with 6 seconds left and that is Rockets last timeout. – 1:07 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
James Harden burns the Rockets in the waning seconds pic.twitter.com/5DCoV8zy8Z – 1:06 AM
James Harden burns the Rockets in the waning seconds pic.twitter.com/5DCoV8zy8Z – 1:06 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
James Harden 4-point play to give Clippers a 104-100 lead. pic.twitter.com/34o2RFddQb – 1:06 AM
James Harden 4-point play to give Clippers a 104-100 lead. pic.twitter.com/34o2RFddQb – 1:06 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
And James Harden just delivered his biggest play as a Clipper so far, burying a 3 to beat the shot clock while being fouled. His 4-point play puts Clippers up 104-100 with 6 seconds left. – 1:06 AM
And James Harden just delivered his biggest play as a Clipper so far, burying a 3 to beat the shot clock while being fouled. His 4-point play puts Clippers up 104-100 with 6 seconds left. – 1:06 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden makes a basket in ways he often only can. Makes a stepback 3 and draws a fall on the land. Makes the FT. Clippers up 104-100 with 6 seconds left. – 1:06 AM
James Harden makes a basket in ways he often only can. Makes a stepback 3 and draws a fall on the land. Makes the FT. Clippers up 104-100 with 6 seconds left. – 1:06 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Harden 3 pointer, six seconds left. And he’ll go to the line. – 1:05 AM
Harden 3 pointer, six seconds left. And he’ll go to the line. – 1:05 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Harden playmaking and finding Zubac inside for baskets. Two big stops by PG and Kawhi. This is how Clippers envisioned the three stars playing together. They need more though with game at 100-100 with 29.1 seconds left.
Ty Lue hasn’t lost seven straight as a head coach. – 1:04 AM
Harden playmaking and finding Zubac inside for baskets. Two big stops by PG and Kawhi. This is how Clippers envisioned the three stars playing together. They need more though with game at 100-100 with 29.1 seconds left.
Ty Lue hasn’t lost seven straight as a head coach. – 1:04 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
FOURTH QUARTER ZUBAC
Clippers on 6-0 run, with Zubac scoring 6 of the team’s 8 points since 6:45 left in 4th quarter.
LAC leads 100-99 after Zubac dunk from Harden. 40.5 seconds left to play. – 1:00 AM
FOURTH QUARTER ZUBAC
Clippers on 6-0 run, with Zubac scoring 6 of the team’s 8 points since 6:45 left in 4th quarter.
LAC leads 100-99 after Zubac dunk from Harden. 40.5 seconds left to play. – 1:00 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi with 24 so far in perhaps his best game since having 38 against Lakers. Harden has made 7-of-9 for 20-8-5. PG has 21 points. The three stars are all playing well, in different junctures, but in same game. Clips still in a fight in must-win vs Houston at 94-94 at 3:16 to go – 12:54 AM
Kawhi with 24 so far in perhaps his best game since having 38 against Lakers. Harden has made 7-of-9 for 20-8-5. PG has 21 points. The three stars are all playing well, in different junctures, but in same game. Clips still in a fight in must-win vs Houston at 94-94 at 3:16 to go – 12:54 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
The “fit” with the Clippers stars looks much better when Kawhi and Harden shoot great. They should have thought of that sooner. – 12:41 AM
The “fit” with the Clippers stars looks much better when Kawhi and Harden shoot great. They should have thought of that sooner. – 12:41 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Clippers 79, Rockets 77 after 3 with Powell stealing an inbounds pass, setting up George for 3 at the buzzer. Leonard, George, Harden combine for 58. Sengun, Green, VanVleet for 50. Good minutes from Eason but Rockets would benefit from having another forward stay on the court. – 12:30 AM
Clippers 79, Rockets 77 after 3 with Powell stealing an inbounds pass, setting up George for 3 at the buzzer. Leonard, George, Harden combine for 58. Sengun, Green, VanVleet for 50. Good minutes from Eason but Rockets would benefit from having another forward stay on the court. – 12:30 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George’s first basket since the 1st quarter is the Aaron Gordon tribute from Tuesday night
Gordon’s 3 was more difficult, but how LAC got the 3 was more difficult, a marvelous interception by Norman Powell
LAC leads Rockets 79-77 through 3 quarters. Kawhi/Harden: 20 each – 12:30 AM
Paul George’s first basket since the 1st quarter is the Aaron Gordon tribute from Tuesday night
Gordon’s 3 was more difficult, but how LAC got the 3 was more difficult, a marvelous interception by Norman Powell
LAC leads Rockets 79-77 through 3 quarters. Kawhi/Harden: 20 each – 12:30 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
At halftime, it’s Rockets 50, Clippers 48
PG scored 13 first-quarter points, but went 0-4 in the second. James Harden has 13 points, Kawhi is up to 11. Clippers’ bench has seven points (Powell 5, Westbrook 2). – 11:42 PM
At halftime, it’s Rockets 50, Clippers 48
PG scored 13 first-quarter points, but went 0-4 in the second. James Harden has 13 points, Kawhi is up to 11. Clippers’ bench has seven points (Powell 5, Westbrook 2). – 11:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 49, Clippers 48 at half. Rockets went cold late in the half after taking a nine-point lead. Leonard, George and Harden combine for 37. Rest of Clips 3 of 13 for 11. – 11:42 PM
Rockets 49, Clippers 48 at half. Rockets went cold late in the half after taking a nine-point lead. Leonard, George and Harden combine for 37. Rest of Clips 3 of 13 for 11. – 11:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Clippers go small out of the time out, with P.J. Tucker at center and screening for Harden. It’s like old times. – 11:29 PM
Clippers go small out of the time out, with P.J. Tucker at center and screening for Harden. It’s like old times. – 11:29 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
James Harden is in a new “Luxury Green” Harden Vol. 8 tonight pic.twitter.com/YV2dlDXNH7 – 11:18 PM
James Harden is in a new “Luxury Green” Harden Vol. 8 tonight pic.twitter.com/YV2dlDXNH7 – 11:18 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
First quarter: Clippers 29, Houston 23
PG: 13 points, 3 rebounds, 9 minutes
Harden: 8 points (4-4 FTs), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 10 minutes
Kawhi: 3 points, 2 rebounds, 9 minutes
Westbrook: 0 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 minutes – 11:08 PM
First quarter: Clippers 29, Houston 23
PG: 13 points, 3 rebounds, 9 minutes
Harden: 8 points (4-4 FTs), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 10 minutes
Kawhi: 3 points, 2 rebounds, 9 minutes
Westbrook: 0 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 minutes – 11:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden gets an and-one through Tari Eason to give LAC 23-15 lead with 2:37 left in opening quarter, pending free throw
Clippers are spamming that pick and roll, and Daniel Theis is going to get roll man opportunities.
LAC has been in the weight room defensively. – 11:01 PM
James Harden gets an and-one through Tari Eason to give LAC 23-15 lead with 2:37 left in opening quarter, pending free throw
Clippers are spamming that pick and roll, and Daniel Theis is going to get roll man opportunities.
LAC has been in the weight room defensively. – 11:01 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Russell Westbrook coming off the bench. Incidentally, he’s still paired with James Harden in the lineup along with Kawhi, Powell and Theis – 10:57 PM
Russell Westbrook coming off the bench. Incidentally, he’s still paired with James Harden in the lineup along with Kawhi, Powell and Theis – 10:57 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Russell Westbrook comes off bench for first time as a Clipper. James Harden is rewiring, Kawhi is out of sync and PG has been reminded he’s “a bad motherf—-er.” A look at Clippers’ growing pains and how Ty Lue is pushing every button to snap 6-game slide espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:57 PM
Russell Westbrook comes off bench for first time as a Clipper. James Harden is rewiring, Kawhi is out of sync and PG has been reminded he’s “a bad motherf—-er.” A look at Clippers’ growing pains and how Ty Lue is pushing every button to snap 6-game slide espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:57 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Tate and Holiday in. Eason was at the scorers table before the time out, but Tate at the four. Holiday will likely pick up Harden. – 10:54 PM
Tate and Holiday in. Eason was at the scorers table before the time out, but Tate at the four. Holiday will likely pick up Harden. – 10:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LAC out to a 15-11 start in first half of the opening quarter vs Rockets.
Some good items with James Harden include drawing a 3-point foul and getting a bucket inside. But he already has three turnovers without an assist. – 10:51 PM
LAC out to a 15-11 start in first half of the opening quarter vs Rockets.
Some good items with James Harden include drawing a 3-point foul and getting a bucket inside. But he already has three turnovers without an assist. – 10:51 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Harden has to take that shot. He got fouled, but for this to work, he has to take catch and shoot 3’s. Whether Russ is starting or coming off the bench – 10:45 PM
Harden has to take that shot. He got fouled, but for this to work, he has to take catch and shoot 3’s. Whether Russ is starting or coming off the bench – 10:45 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
James Harden hasn’t taken the shot immediately in two catch-and-shoot opportunities. Clippers want him to take those shots. – 10:44 PM
James Harden hasn’t taken the shot immediately in two catch-and-shoot opportunities. Clippers want him to take those shots. – 10:44 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Brooks, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Clippers starters: Leonard, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden. – 10:17 PM
Rockets starters: Brooks, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Clippers starters: Leonard, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden. – 10:17 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 11/17
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
HOU
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun
Jalen Green
Fred VanVleet – 10:07 PM
STARTERS 11/17
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
HOU
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun
Jalen Green
Fred VanVleet – 10:07 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
The new starting lineup…
STARTERS 11/17 LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 10:06 PM
The new starting lineup…
STARTERS 11/17 LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 10:06 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ime Udoka was a Nets assistant in 2020-21 when James Harden was acquired from the Rockets early in the season.
Udoka on how Harden fit so well with that team:
“He was slotted right into the point guard slot and he elevated the team immediately with his IQ and as his smarts.” pic.twitter.com/1igEB8oBNL – 9:21 PM
Ime Udoka was a Nets assistant in 2020-21 when James Harden was acquired from the Rockets early in the season.
Udoka on how Harden fit so well with that team:
“He was slotted right into the point guard slot and he elevated the team immediately with his IQ and as his smarts.” pic.twitter.com/1igEB8oBNL – 9:21 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Kevin Durant + James Harden + Kyrie Irving: 16 games together out of potential 127.
Kevin Durant + Devin Booker + Bradley Beal: 0 of 11.
Just an FYI. – 6:01 PM
Kevin Durant + James Harden + Kyrie Irving: 16 games together out of potential 127.
Kevin Durant + Devin Booker + Bradley Beal: 0 of 11.
Just an FYI. – 6:01 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi is out of sync, Russ switches to 6th man, Harden is rewiring and PG is reminded he’s “a bad motherf—-er.” A look inside Clips’ 0-5 start with Harden.
Lue: “[Kerr] said, ‘Oh my God, going to be crazy.’ But if any coach can handle it, you’re the one” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:46 PM
Kawhi is out of sync, Russ switches to 6th man, Harden is rewiring and PG is reminded he’s “a bad motherf—-er.” A look inside Clips’ 0-5 start with Harden.
Lue: “[Kerr] said, ‘Oh my God, going to be crazy.’ But if any coach can handle it, you’re the one” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Add Theis to the list of former Rockets who are with the Clippers now:
– James Harden
– Russell Westbrook
– PJ Tucker
– Daniel Theis pic.twitter.com/JGic5cynOU – 5:35 PM
Add Theis to the list of former Rockets who are with the Clippers now:
– James Harden
– Russell Westbrook
– PJ Tucker
– Daniel Theis pic.twitter.com/JGic5cynOU – 5:35 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“He’s not a truly great player anymore.”
@realmichaelwilbon on James Harden’s current level of play. pic.twitter.com/TVC1K6Nycq – 3:40 PM
“He’s not a truly great player anymore.”
@realmichaelwilbon on James Harden’s current level of play. pic.twitter.com/TVC1K6Nycq – 3:40 PM
More on this storyline
These are building blocks. A few months ago, questions were surrounding this organization regarding how they would improve from a dismal 22-win season. They’re now in a position where losing a game to a surefire playoff team is considered a letdown. The Rockets are headed in the right direction, regardless of what happens on a Friday night in November. “They got a good thing going on,” James Harden said. “Just gotta continue to grow, continue to learn. They’ll figure it out.” -via The Athletic / November 18, 2023
Harden finished 8-of-11 from the field and also connected with Ivica Zubac twice at the rim for two big baskets in the comeback. On top of hitting the biggest shot of the game, he made plays late with his playmaking and ballhandling. “I’m getting real close,” Harden said. “I’m getting close to myself every game I feel like I’m improving.” This was a glimpse of what the Clippers can be with Harden. Their three big scorers all had moments where they took control of the game. Kawhi Leonard snapped out of a little slump and had 26 points, eight rebounds and five steals. Paul George had 23 points, eight rebounds and a huge block late in the game. -via ESPN / November 18, 2023
NBA Central: JAMES HARDEN CLUTCH pic.twitter.com/gpNXB9u8ot -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / November 18, 2023