James Harden passed Shaquille O’Neal for 9th all-time in scoring
The Los Angeles Clippers entered Monday night’s game against Charlotte Hornets with a chance to win their ninth game in their last 11. But James Harden also entered only 14 points behind Shaquille O’Neal for ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Harden got off to a great start, scoring 11 points in the first quarter on 3-of-7 shooting from the field. Harden also added three rebounds and three assists (leading to eight points) in the opening period.
With his first bucket in the third quarter, James Harden passed Shaquille O’Neal for ninth place on the all-time scoring list. The Clippers star dribbled down the court and pulled up for a three at the top of the key and drilled it, giving him 16 points on the night and beating Shaq.
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James Harden has officially passed Shaquille O’Neal for 9th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
8. Wilt Chamberlain — 31,419
9. James Harden — 28,583
10. Shaquille O’Neal — 28,596— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 13, 2026
In 35 appearances for the Clippers this season, James Harden is averaging 25.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 43 percent from the field, 36.3 percent from three and 89.3 percent from the free throw line.
The Clippers, 15-23 on the season, hope to improve their record as the Feb. 5 trade deadline quickly approaches.
2026-01-13 05:10:00
