On Friday night, the LA Clippers played the Dallas Mavericks in Texas.
The Clippers won by a score of 133-127 (in double overtime).
James Harden finished with 41 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 13/25 from the field and 6/12 from three-point range in 51 minutes of playing time.
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NBA World Reacts To James Harden’s Performance
Here’s what the NBA world was saying about Harden:
Real Sports: “James Harden is the oldest player in NBA history to record a 40-point triple-double.”
@joelvmoran: “The longevity of Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and James Harden is absolutely ridiculous. Obviously LeBron too. It amazes me that they continue to play at a high level. Trying to enjoy every moment of it.”
LA Clippers: “41 POINTS. 14 REBOUNDS. 11 ASSISTS. 2 BLOCKS. 1 STEAL. HAVE YOURSELF A NIGHT, JAMES HARDEN 👏”
@JamCristopher: “Idk where James harden ranks as my personal favorite clippers but he’s somewhere at the very very top of my personal list.”
NBA on ESPN: “THE FIRST 40-PT TRIPLE DOUBLE IN CLIPPERS’ HISTORY 🔥 James Harden masterclass‼️”
StatMuse: “Most triple-doubles by a Clipper: 8 — James Harden 7 — three players tied”
@bballforever_: “James Harden SURPASSES Magic Johnson for 23rd ALL-TIME in steals 🤝”
@TheHoopCentral: “JAMES HARDEN TONIGHT: 41 POINTS 14 REBOUNDS 11 ASSISTS 2 BLOCKS 1 STEAL 13/25 FGM 6/12 3PM 50 MINUTES TIMELESS SUPERSTAR. 🔥🔥🔥🔥”
Harden is averaging 25.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 9.1 assists per contest while shooting 39.2% from three-point range in 11 games.
He is in his third season playing for LA.
The Clippers improved to 4-8 in 12 games, which has them as the 11th seed in the Western Conference.
They are 1-3 in the four games they have played on the road away from Los Angeles.
Following the Mavs, the Clippers will play their next game on Sunday when they visit Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics.
