{"id":5983,"date":"2024-11-28T05:42:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T03:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=5983"},"modified":"2024-11-28T05:42:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T03:42:22","slug":"james-harden-dazzles-with-43-points-passes-kobe-bryant-on-historic-nba-list-in-clippers-win-over-wizards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/james-harden-dazzles-with-43-points-passes-kobe-bryant-on-historic-nba-list-in-clippers-win-over-wizards\/","title":{"rendered":"James Harden dazzles with 43 points, passes Kobe Bryant on historic NBA list in Clippers&#8217; win over Wizards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>James Harden reminded everyone why he&rsquo;s one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history with a jaw-dropping 43-point performance against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/wizards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Washington Wizards<\/a>. It was Harden&rsquo;s highest-scoring game since March 2021, and it came in a 121-96 blowout that marked Washington&rsquo;s 13th consecutive loss.<\/p><p>Harden, who had previously notched a season-high of 29 points, surpassed that mark even before halftime. He capped the second quarter with a standout moment, getting fouled on a three-point attempt at the buzzer and sinking all three free throws. By halftime, Harden had racked up 31 points, leading a 16-2 Clippers run that pushed their lead to 61-44.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\"The mindset and mentality that we have as a unit is very special, so I'm proud of this team\" -James Harden <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ja0KtNLA8v\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/ja0KtNLA8v<\/a><\/p>&mdash; LA Clippers (@LAClippers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LAClippers\/status\/1861964350052774073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>November 28, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>His first-half explosion etched his name alongside Clippers legends like Lou Williams and Kawhi Leonard, becoming just the sixth player in franchise history to score 31 points in a single half.<\/p><p>After the game, Harden deflected the spotlight onto his teammates.<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not old, but they make me feel young,&rdquo;<\/em> he said. <em>&ldquo;They push me, we work together, it&rsquo;s a real team. I&rsquo;m proud of the guys&hellip; A lot of games are gonna be different than others, but the mindset and mentality we have as a unit is very special. I&rsquo;m proud of this team.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">James Harden surpasses Kobe Bryant on an all-time NBA scoring list<\/h2><p>As if his performance wasn&rsquo;t already historic, Harden surpassed Kobe Bryant for the most 30-point halves in <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA<\/a> history. Scoring 31 points in just two quarters is a skill he&rsquo;s perfected over a 16-year career, often riddled with criticism. <\/p><p>While detractors focus on his playoff struggles or off-court controversies, nights like this remind us why Harden is undeniably one of the greatest scorers in the league.<\/p><p>In his career, James Harden averages 24.1 points, 7.1 assists, and 5.6 rebounds per game on solid efficiency. His ability to both dominate as a scorer and elevate his teammates makes him one of the most complete offensive players of his era. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">James Harden passes Kobe Bryant for the most halves with 30+ PTS in NBA history. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7iw29P6GIz\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/7iw29P6GIz<\/a><\/p>&mdash; StatMamba (@StatMamba) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StatMamba\/status\/1861943104011407572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>November 28, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Even without Kawhi Leonard, Harden has led the Clippers to a solid 11-8 record, showcasing his leadership on and off the court. The team has found ways to thrive despite missing key players like Leonard and Norman Powell, with Harden&rsquo;s influence extending to both offense and defense.<\/p><p>The win improved the Clippers&rsquo; record to 12-8, defying expectations after the announcement that Kawhi Leonard would miss the start of the season. James Harden has been pivotal for the team, with Clippers coach Ty Lue and the front office surrounding him with complementary two-way players, creating a balanced and competitive roster.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">James Harden joins elite company with 100 career 40-point games<\/h2><p>Adding to his accolades, Harden has become one of just four players in NBA history to score 40 or more points in 100 games. Here&rsquo;s a look at the company he keeps:<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Wilt Chamberlain (271 games)<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/player\/76375\/wilt-chamberlain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Wilt Chamberlain<\/a>&rsquo;s dominance is unparalleled, with a staggering 271 40-point games to his name. According to StatMuse, Chamberlain achieved this in just 1,045 games, the fastest among the NBA&rsquo;s top scorers. His record for most 40-point games in a season&mdash;63 during 1961-62&mdash;remains untouched.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Players with one hundred 40-point games:<br><br>&mdash; Wilt<br>&mdash; MJ<br>&mdash; Kobe<br><br>And James Harden. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/F7MSC1RS87\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/F7MSC1RS87<\/a><\/p>&mdash; StatMuse (@statmuse) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/statmuse\/status\/1861949310834765979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>November 28, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Michael Jordan (173 games)<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nba\/player\/stats\/_\/id\/1035\/michael-jordan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Michael Jordan,<\/a> widely considered the GOAT, amassed 173 40-point games during his illustrious career. Despite relentless defensive strategies like the &ldquo;Jordan Rules,&rdquo; Jordan&rsquo;s scoring prowess was unmatched. Notably, even as a veteran with the Wizards, Jordan dropped 51 points in a game.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Kobe Bryant (122 games)<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/player\/977\/kobe-bryant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Kobe Bryant<\/a>, the late Lakers legend, sits third with 122 40-point games. Inspired by Michael Jordan, Bryant modeled his game after his mentor, often described as Jordan&rsquo;s &ldquo;little brother.&rdquo; His relentless work ethic and scoring ability remain iconic in NBA history.<\/p><p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/giannis-antetokounmpo-injury-update-knee-discomfort-sidelines-buck-star-in-win-over-heat\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury Update: Knee discomfort sidelines Buck star in win over Heat<\/a><\/p><p>Image: &copy; Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Harden\u2019s 43 seals Clippers&#8217; win and breaks NBA records.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5987,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[205,1053,422,67,1054],"class_list":["post-5983","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","tag-james-harden","tag-james-harden-surpasses-kobe-bryant","tag-kobe-bryant","tag-michael-jordan","tag-wilt-chamberlain"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>James Harden dazzles with 43 points, passes Kobe Bryant on historic NBA list in Clippers&#039; 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