James Harden sets new career first with monster game against Wizards
James Harden he led Los Angeles Clippers to a 110-106 victory against the Washington Wizards and the first time in his new career with a dominant performance of 36 points. The The Clippers were on a five-game winning streak heading into Monday’s game, where they extended a half-dozen consecutive victories.
Harden did the math 36 points without a three-pointerwhich is the first time he has achieved such a feat, according to ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly.
“This is James Harden’s career best game without a 3-pointer in a game. It’s the third time in his career that he has scored 30+ without a 3-pointer,” Azarly reported. “Haden has 36 points on 9-of-17 FG and 18-of-20 FT tonight against the Wizards.”
Harden also finished with nine assists, seven rebounds, one block and one steal against the Wizards. His 36 points led five Clippers in double figures, including Jordan Miller’s 16 points off the bench and Ivica Zubac (14 points).
James Harden in old form in Clippers’ OT win
Four 30+ point performances in last six games, Clippers veteran James Harden has been in vintage form lately. Harden led the Clippers to a 121-117 overtime win against the Raptors with 31 points, his third 30+ point game in January.
However, what makes Harden’s first career feat of scoring 30+ points without a three-pointer in Monday’s win is his efficiency. He went 9-for-17 from the floor (52.9%), the first time he’s shot 50% plus since scoring 31 points on 10-for-13 shooting in a 121-105 win against the Nets
The Clippers extended their winning streak to six and will end their three-game road trip when they meet the Bulls on Tuesday.
2026-01-19 23:27:00
