A look at what james hardens new record contract means for the current state of the nba. But theres also a longstanding record that the other leading mvp candidate, james harden, is poised to break. Apr 12, 2018 harden set a houston rockets franchise record when he dropped 60 points on jan. Jul 08, 2017 james harden was absolutely spectacular last season for the houston rockets, averaging 29. James harden sets nba record for turnovers in season. Harden was selected with the third overall pick in the 2009 nba draft by the. Dec 17, 2016 houston ap the houston rockets didnt seem too impressed with their latest entry in the nba record book. That has a direct impact on how max salaries and the cap itself work. In houstons win over the orlando magic, harden racked up a recordbreaking tripledouble stat line, which included 60 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. James harden just broke a decade old nba record james harden broke a decadeold basketball record in an unbelievable backtoback performance, but it all ended in heartbreak. Its hard to believe that there will ever be another player who can dominate as many statistical categories as the big dipper did.
Rockets make nbarecord 24 3pointers, beat pelicans 122100. Harden grabbed the rebound of the final shot of the game, getting his fourth triple double of the. Mar 20, 2019 harden, who scored 31 points in a 121105 road win against the atlanta hawks, broke currys record with his 887th attempt his eighth on the evening. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. Harden also joined wilt chamberlain as the only players with consecutive games of at least 55 points curry also entered the nba record books as he. James harden extended his nba record scoring and assists streak as he secured a thrilling overtime win for the houston rockets at the golden state warriors with one second to spare. James harden records a 60 point tripledouble hypebeast. Someday, when someone digs into the rockets record book and finds james hardens name next to the 22 points he scored in a quarter monday, the fact that might have made the feat most. Rockets make nbarecord 24 3pointers in rout over pelicans. Houston rockets star james harden hit a seasonhigh 57 points for his side on monday to set a modernera nba record of scoring at.
How rockets james harden has set nba records, changed game. Harden led the rockets with 35 points, making 6 of his 11 3pointers. Dec 15, 2016 james harden matched the franchise record for career tripledoubles to lead the houston rockets to a dominating 298 victory over the shorthanded sacramento kings on wednesday. James harden again rewrites record book, scores 44 points to lead. James hardens 3point barrage continues to apply its blunt force pressure to the nba record books. Houston rockets star james harden hit a seasonhigh 57 points for his side on monday. We just played how we play, said harden, who shot 6 for 12 on 3s and finished with 29 points. Westbrook and harden are brilliant, but a change in nba. Rockets fight off kings, break nba record for 3point. Dec 23, 2017 james harden just broke a decade old nba record james harden broke a decadeold basketball record in an unbelievable backtoback performance, but it all ended in heartbreak. Apr 14, 2019 with bledsoe breathing into his left ear, harden got off only a few of his signature step backs among his nine 3point attempts, which was well below his nba record average of. As espns royce young points out, harden became the first player in history to win the scoring title one season after leading it in assists.
Surprisingly, harden only had four tripledoubles on the. The 21 made 3pointers are two shy of the franchise and nba record set against the warriors. The nba is finally cracking down on james hardens fouldrawing antics the league is implementing the zaza rule and harden rule in 2017 geared toward player safety. The nba registe r is a comprehensive listing of current players and coaches in the nba along with.
James harden extended his nba record scoring and assists streak as he secured a thrilling overtime win for the houston rockets at. The rockets made an nbarecord 24 3pointers, led by eric gordons 7for12 effort, and beat the new orleans pelicans 122100 friday night. Fortyfour years ago in the 197273 season, tiny archibald scored 34. Harden led the nba in scoring in each of the past two seasons 30. Harden, who scored 31 points in a 121105 road win against the atlanta hawks, broke currys record with his 887th attempt his eighth on the evening. Thats the longest such streak to start a season in nba history the previous mark was 14 games by allen. Russell westbrook on steph curry picking james harden for. Dec 20, 2018 harden led the rockets with 35 points, making 6 of his 11 3pointers. James harden just broke a decade old nba recordtop. Dec 16, 2019 harden led the nba in scoring in each of the past two seasons 30. Feb 11, 2019 james hardens travels through the nba record book back in the day, when someone traveled in one of my rec league games and the referees missed it, a friend of mine used to yell, ref, he took a bus. James harden is a lock to own this 1 nba record sportscasting. James harden has 20 points and 5 assists in each of his first 22 games this season. Only player in nba history to record at least 5 threepointers, 8 twopointers, 22 free throws in a game.
Rockets set nba 3point record, blast wizards houston. James harden just broke a decade old nba recordtop news. Harden set a houston rockets franchise record when he dropped 60 points on jan. James harden turned the ball over four times on sunday. Rockets set nba 3point record, blast wizards houston chronicle. James harden adds to nba record as houston beat golden state. Twitter explodes as james harden records 1stever 60point. Apr 12, 2018 interestingly, he and oklahoma city thunder star russell westbrook flipped leagueleading categories over the past two seasons, putting both players in the nba record book in the process. James harden adds another 50point performance to the record book. What james hardens record deal tells us about the state.
Apr 24, 2018 someday, when someone digs into the rockets record book and finds james hardens name next to the 22 points he scored in a quarter monday, the fact that might have made the feat most. On december 26, 20 against the memphis grizzlies, harden became the first player in nba history to register at least 27 points on two or fewer field goals made 29 fg, finishing with a careerbest 22of25 from the stripe and tying the rockets singlegame record for free throws made 2227 ft by sleepy floyd in february 1991. Interestingly, he and oklahoma city thunder star russell westbrook flipped leagueleading categories over the past two seasons, putting both players in the nba record book in the process. Harden records 11 first half turnovers in 20kpoint night. This page details the records, statistics and career achievements of american basketball player james harden. With 72 records 68 of which he holds by himself, wilt chamberlain dominates the nba record book. The rockets guard is taking away every option a defense has to stop him, and pushing the limits of the nba record books in the process. Hardens efforts helped improve the rockets record to 2518.
Apr 10, 2017 but theres also a longstanding record that the other leading mvp candidate, james harden, is poised to break. Harden s efforts helped improve the rockets record to 2518. Harden just matched michael jordan in the record books. Online nba fans get to have fun again with james harden. Rockets superstar james harden had a night for the record books in more ways. James harden adds to nba record as houston beat golden. Thanks to his superb allaround skills, james harden has stuffed the stat sheet with some recordbreaking performances. Tucker and gordon combined for 27 points, making 7 of 3pointers between. Nov 19, 2019 by seasons end, hardens scoring output settled at 36. James hardens travels through the nba record book back in the day, when someone traveled in one of my rec league games and the referees missed it, a friend of mine used to yell, ref, he took a bus. James harden was absolutely spectacular last season for the houston rockets, averaging 29. James harden again rewrites record book, scores 44. James hardens recordsetting burst built on fortitude as. James harden could break the nba record for most points.
How rockets james harden has set nba records, changed game and. The nba is finally cracking down on james hardens foul. How rockets james harden has set nba records, changed. James harden shoots the winning basket in overtime. Sep 22, 2017 the nba is finally cracking down on james harden s fouldrawing antics the league is implementing the zaza rule and harden rule in 2017 geared toward player safety. By seasons end, hardens scoring output settled at 36. James harden matched the franchise record for career tripledoubles to lead the houston rockets to a dominating 298 victory over the shorthanded sacramento kings on wednesday. James harden made nba history with superb 201718 season. Jan 31, 2018 in houstons win over the orlando magic, harden racked up a recordbreaking tripledouble stat line, which included 60 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. With bledsoe breathing into his left ear, harden got off only a few of his signature step backs among his nine 3point attempts, which was well below his nbarecord average of.
The rockets guard is taking away every option a defense has to stop him, and pushing. What james harden is doing should terrify opponents the. What james hardens record deal tells us about the state of. Dec 19, 2018 rockets set nba 3point record, blast wizards. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. Harden also joined wilt chamberlain as the only players with consecutive games of at least 55 points curry also entered the nba record books as he became the first player to drill eight or more. What james harden is doing should terrify opponents the ringer.
James harden sets nba playoff record for most turnovers in single game in game 4 of the western conference finals, james harden turned in the playoff performance of his career to help his houston. James harden climbs to fifth alltime in 3pointers made. A lot of nba experts never thought wed see the record of most turnovers in a season broken, a record of 366 set by artis gilmore in the freeflowing 197778 season. Matt winer and dennis scott discuss james hardens dominance after another 50point performance for the rockets. James harden scored a whopping 60 points tuesday night to bring his stats to a whole new level and break the houston rockets singlegame scoring record in a 114107 home victory over the orlando magic james harden stats. Houston ap the houston rockets didnt seem too impressed with their latest entry in the nba record book. James harden sets nba playoff record for most turnovers in. List of career achievements by james harden wikipedia.