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James Harden scripts NBA history to reach second in all-time 3-pointers list

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant also congratulated his former teammate and Clippers star James Harden on passing Ray Allen in career three-pointers.

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James Harden accomplished a new milestone in his career by creating history for the LA Clippers against the Utah Jazz. The 35-year-old guard scored 20 points and six rebounds in a 116-105 win over the Jazz on Sunday night. During the first quarter, Harden made a history when he scored a three-pointer.

“The Beard” only behind Steph Curry in all-time three-pointers list

JAMES HARDEN PASSES RAY ALLEN 👌

2nd all-time in made threes for The Beard! pic.twitter.com/dK5j6fmQEX
— NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2024

The Los Angeles guard moved into second place on the NBA’s all-time list of 3-pointers after scoring 2,974 triples for his career. Harden reached the historic mark in the first quarter with a triple from the right wing. The All-Star guard surpassed Ray Allen who made 2,973 three-pointers. Harden completed the feat in 215 fewer games than the hall-of-fame sharpshooter but on over 700 more attempts.

Harden is now only behind Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry who recorded 3,782 three-pointers. It won’t be easy to break Curry’s record because the veteran will add more in the upcoming games and the margin between the two is huge.

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Durant congratulates Harden on NBA milestone

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant congratulated his former teammate and Clippers star James Harden on passing Ray Allen in career three-pointers. Harden and Durant were teammates on the Oklahoma City Thunder and Brooklyn Nets for four years.

“Congrats, JH!” -Kevin Durant

A message from KD, who assisted the first three of James Harden’s career, after he became #2 on the NBA’s all-time list! pic.twitter.com/MILvLsxZrr
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) November 18, 2024

“Congrats JH on reaching an amazing accomplishment. All the work that you put in has paid off. You inspire so many people around the world with how you play. Been a great teammate and a great friend. I love you, brother. Keep grinding,” Durant sends a heartfelt message.

James Harden is having a great season and recently, he created history by surpassing Garnett on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during the Clippers-Kings game. The 35-year-old is averaging 20.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.3 assists for the Clippers this season. LA Clippers are tied for tenth in the West with a record of 7-7.

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