James Harden Joins Elite Company with 100th 40-Point Game

 

James Harden delivered a standout performance in the LA Clippers’ dominant 121-96 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, scoring 43 points. This marked his best scoring performance as a Clipper and a milestone achievement, as Harden joined Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to record 100 career games with 40 or more points. He surpassed legends like Allen Iverson, LeBron James, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to reach this elite status.

 

Harden’s impact on the game went beyond scoring. He contributed four rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, showcasing his well-rounded skill set. This season, Harden has been tasked with a heavier offensive load, averaging 21.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game across 20 appearances—a significant improvement from his 2023-24 stats. His consistency has been key to the Clippers’ aspirations, and his current form suggests he could finish the season with double-digit averages in points and assists.

 

This milestone highlights Harden’s enduring talent and value to his team. If he maintains this level of performance, the Clippers could emerge as serious contenders as the season progresses.

 

The night’s other notable NBA updates included Thanksgiving tributes to players excelling early in the season, such as the league’s top assist combinations, and Harden surpassing Ray Allen to rank second in career three-pointers made. Additionally, the Clippers unveiled their 2024-25 City Edition uniform, designed by local artist Jonas Wood.

In Clipper's last game with Timberwolves, Harden made 20 points, 11 assists and 6 rebounds, making it five out of six recent games where he made or surpassed the 20-point mark. Harden is 35, yet is still making records at 35.

 

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