James Harden helped the Los Angeles Clippers secure a win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, leading the game with 6 assists. Harden also scored 19 points and grabbed 2 rebounds in his 28 minutes on the court. The Clippers won decisively, with a final score of 118-89.
What It Means
Harden’s performance marked his fifth streak of games this season with at least five assists, each lasting two games. He is currently averaging 8.0 assists per game, ranking first on his team and eighth in the league. This season, Harden has led all shooting guards in assists in nearly 40% of his games. Despite a lower three-point shooting percentage of just 12.5% this game, he maintains an average of 2.9 made threes per game over the season.
