James Harden Makes NBA History vs. New Orleans Pelicans

In the second quarter of Friday night's game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, LA Clippers star James Harden overtook NBA legend Jerry West for 23rd place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Harden entered this game needing just four points to pass West, and did so in the second quarter on a three-pointer.

Harden has been playing great for the Clippers, helping them turn around what was a rough start to his time in LA. What Harden and the Clippers have shown over the last month is exactly what the team envisioned when trading for him. Looking like a real threat in the Western Conference, the Clippers have been red hot, and Harden is a huge reason why.

Both Harden and his longtime friend Russell Westbrook have been reaching milestones this season with the Clippers, as the two future Hall-of-Fame guards have teamed up for the third time in their careers to pursue a championship in their hometown of Los Angeles.

The Clippers have of course never won a championship, nor have Harden or Westbrook, so that one common goal has united all parties as they look to make a deep push this postseason. With Harden playing at this level, the sky truly is the limit for this Clippers team. There is a lot of season left, but things are looking up for the Clippers.