Malik Beasley responds to James Harden dropping 50 points on him in LA Clippers win

Malik Beasley responds to James Harden big night

There may have been a hidden inspiration behind James Harden’s big night for the LA Clippers.

The inspiration might have been Detroit Pistons opponent Malik Beasley, who described Harden on a live stream interview as ‘easy’ to guard against.

Speaking to N3on, Beasley tried to backtrack on his claim and show respect for Harden, but the words may have found their way to the Clippers star.

Harden’s 50 points was his biggest points total of the season, his highest since joining the LA Clippers.

Beasley has tried to see the funny side, writing on X: “He had 50 Okayyyyyyyy damnnnnn.”

Whether Harden knew of Beasley’s claims or not, he may have to re-adjust his assessment now.

James Harden biggest career game was in 2019

50 points is a huge number, and James Harden’s season best, but a long way off being his career best.

Harden’s career best points totals both came for the Houston Rockets in 2019, when he scored 61 points against the Sacramento Kings, and dropped another 61 against the New York Knicks.