James Harden led the Los Angeles Clippers to a win against the Miami Heat on Monday, scoring 26 points and dishing out 11 assists. Harden played 36 minutes and hit six three-pointers, helping the Clippers secure a 109-98 victory.
What It Means
Harden’s performance against the Heat marked his third streak of achieving a double-double this season. He exceeded his scoring projection by six points and led all players in assists during the game. This season, Harden is averaging 21.4 points per game, ranking first on his team and eighth among shooting guards in the league. His assist average of 7.9 per game places him at the top for his position. Additionally, he has finished in the top five for fantasy points at his position in over half of his games this year.
