Former Arizona State Sun Devils and current Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden racked up his first triple-double of the NBA season in the team’s 127-107 victory against the Toronto Raptors.
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22 POINTS
13 ASSISTS
10 REBOUNDS
8/14 FGTHE SYSTEM. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Rg0amyWNQd
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 27, 2024
The System
James Harden made it clear that he was the system upon arrival in Los Angeles and he has backed that up.
In 38 games played with the team, Harden is averaging 17.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 8.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. The 34-year-old is doing this with great efficiency, shooting 46% from the field and 42% from beyond the arc.
This is the Arizona State alum’s 75th career NBA triple-double and first as a Clipper.
🚨JAMES HARDEN TRIPLE DOUBLE ALERT🚨
Tonight was Harden’s 75th career triple-double, 8th most in @NBA History pic.twitter.com/nsfVf5S5qh
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 27, 2024
Championship Potiential?
Not only has Harden played at a high level since his arrival, but it has led to victories for the Clippers.
The team has won 26 of its last 33 games and currently stands as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
Clippers went from 3-7 to the 3rd seed in the West 🥹 pic.twitter.com/4tbwt5YigQ
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With the elite level of coaching from Tyronn Lue, along with the play of James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, and co., the Clippers should without a doubt be considered a championship contender this season.
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Saleh Awwad is a writer/reporter covering Phoenix High School Sports, Arizona State Sun Devils, and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @SalehAwwad_
