The Clippers may have won their eighth straight game Monday night, but no one appeared to be having more fun than James Harden during a 151–127 win over the Pacers.
Harden, who’s no stranger to big performances, turned back the clock and torched the Pacers with a vintage effort in Indianapolis. The peak of the star guard’s night came in the fourth quarter when he scored six three-pointers en route to accounting for 21 of the team’s 37 points.
After falling to the floor following his final three, Harden was swarmed by teammates before being helped to his feet and turning into the camera to unleash a celebratory yell directly into the frame.
JAMES HARDEN GOING OFF 🔥😂 pic.twitter.com/rCksMWzFRb
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 19, 2023
Harden’s epic reaction added a hilarious highlight to what was the former MVP’s highest-scoring fourth quarter ever and his best game with the Clippers.
Since landing with Los Angeles on Nov. 1, Harden has endured highs and lows amid ongoing criticism surrounding his career. Now, the much-criticized star has a signature game with his new team that both he and the organization can continue to build on.
On the night, Harden tallied a game-high 35 points on 12-of-16 shooting, including 8-of-11 from beyond the arc, nine assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block.
