James Harden set a new Los Angeles Clippers scoring record in Saturday’s game vs. the Charlotte Hornets. Here’s what you need to know about the veteran guard’s latest achievement on the court.
Los Angeles Clippers Scoring Record
According to the Bleacher Report, Harden set the Los Angeles Clippers’ scoring record vs. the Charlotte Hornets. The 36-year-old’s final stat line on Saturday consisted of 55 points, 7 assists, and 10 three-pointers.
Clippers’ Outlook
Harden is one of the team’s best players. He has been helpful in carrying the Clippers, thanks to his leadership and absorption of the team’s depth, but the challenges continue to affect the so-called other LA team.
He is averaging 26.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game, while shooting 44% from the field and 38.2% from the three-point line this season. He’s still got it, despite never winning an NBA title.
Final Thoughts
The Arizona State alum wasted no time shattering the Clippers’ record against the Hornets. The Arizona State alum’s 27 points contributed to the team’s 38 first-quarter points before stifling the Hornets’ defense with a combination of pull-up shooting and quick-trigger three-pointers.
He may have flopped in the past, but he is arguably deserving of the two-year, $81.5 million contract with the Clippers. If he decides to exercise the contract’s player option in 2026-27, he will leave Inglewood, Calif., with a guaranteed $13.3 million.
