It’s becoming a near nightly occurrence for NBA MVP favorite James Harden . In fact, we’re surprised when the Houston Rockets guard doesn’t go off for 50-plus points.
That was once again the case Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Harden dropped 55 points on 10-of-18 shooting from distance in Houston’s narrow win over the Cavaliers.
He was simply a dynamo on the court.
51PTS & the lead for @JHarden13! pic.twitter.com/pQqEWDxcrg
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 12, 2019
What’s surprising here is that Mr. free throw himself only attempted four shots from the charity stripe.
Averaging a league-best 38 points heading into the game, Harden upped his per-game average to nearly 39 points after just one outing.
Needless to say, those around the NBA world were in awe over yet another virtuoso performance from Mr. Harden.
James Harden is the 4th player in NBA history with multiple games of 10+ 3-pointers.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 12, 2019
He joins Stephen Curry (15), Klay Thompson (5) and J.R. Smith (3). pic.twitter.com/DDhrY7rpYR
& ANOTHER @JHarden13 ! pic.twitter.com/45BGjWLpZV
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 12, 2019
These are the games that harden haters just pretend don’t exist. This man is giving anyone who comes near him a bucket
— LebronJamesHarden™ (@LBJamesHarden) December 12, 2019
So sad that Harden has to drop 50 and hit every clutch shot so we can stay in the game with the CAVS pic.twitter.com/6AP5HEytJc
— - (@PrimeWatson4) December 12, 2019
Harden's defense the final 4 minutes of the game has been exceptional. He's made great reads on double-teams in the post, coming up with a couple of key shot-clock violations and deflections.
— Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) December 12, 2019
No excuses. Can’t hate on Harden for this 50-piece pic.twitter.com/LLPsCvCDv7
— Edward McKinnon (@grizzlyreality) December 12, 2019
Harden has 51 and has tied his franchise record with 10 made three-pointers in a game. He's 10-18 from distance.
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) December 12, 2019
James Harden just dropped a 50-piece
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 12, 2019
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55 Points
8 Assists
58 FG%
55 3P%
The Beard continues to put up MVP numbers
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