‘That was sensational’: Harden chalks up 21 assists in stunning Philly comeback — NBA Wrap
James Harden produced a blinding particular person efficiency as he broke his all-time document for many assists in a recreation within the Philadelphia 76ers 119-114 win over the Los Angeles Clippers
Harden, who has been in sturdy kind since getting back from a stint on the sidelines through which he missed 12 video games, completed with 20 factors, 21 assists and 11 rebounds from 40 minutes on the courtroom to safe his first triple-double of the season and the seventieth of his profession.
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However, it didn’t cease the 33-year-old from ending with 20 factors, 21 assists and 11 rebounds from his 40 minutes on the courtroom.
Harden’s mind-boggling tally of 21 assists is the primary time any participant within the NBA has achieved the feat since Russell Westbrook completed it when taking part in for the Washington Wizards on May 10 in 2021.
The feat additionally meant Harden lastly broke the mark of 17 assists, his earlier career-high which he had achieved a whopping ten occasions.
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With 21 assists, it additionally meant Harden tied the Sixers’ franchise document and moved him into the elite firm of Maurice Cheeks and Wilt Chamberlain as the one two Philly gamers to make 20 assists or extra in a single recreation.
It wasn’t all clean crusing for Philadelphia in opposition to the Clippers although, because the Californian aspect held a 63-51 lead at half-time and led by as many as 20 factors at one stage.
However, a monster third quarter from the Sixers through which they outscored the Clippers 34-22 helped swing the momentum of their favour.
The remaining quarter was a tighter affair, however Philadelphia saved a fast-finishing Clippers staff at bay to carry on for the win.
FULL RESULTS
Magic 133-113 Spurs
76ers 119-114 Clippers
Nets 118-110 Bucks
Knicks 117-118 Bulls
Celtics 121-109 Timberwolves
Hawks 130-105 Pistons
Cavaliers 107-118 Raptors
Rockets v Mavericks
Thunder v Pelicans
Heat v Pacers
Nuggets v Trail Blazers
Kings v Wizards
Suns v Grizzlies
Lakers v Hornets
