We’ll never fully understand those who maintain they dislike watching James Harden play basketball. Yes, he constantly draws fouls – some of a questionable nature – and can too often resort to stagnant, isolation-based offense. But how many players in the league can do stuff like this?
Watch the Houston Rockets’ MVP candidate lose Pablo Prigioni with a nasty crossover and finish the play with a silky smooth step-back jumper over the outstretched arms of Cole Aldrich in his team’s blowout win over the New York Knicks.
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Filthy.
Harden dominated from the opening tip en route to 25 points, four rebounds, nine assists, and three steals in just 31 minutes of play.
What do you think?
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