“It is so great to see James Harden finally play like his regular MVP self”: NBA Twitter applauds the Nets star as he joins Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson to achieve a special feat

Advait Jajodia | 31/12/2021
“James Harden has really been playing on an MVP-level since Christmas!”: NBA Twitter applauds The Beard for putting up 27/8/11 on 45% shooting since December 25th

After putting up a 33-point, 14-rebounds, and 10-assists triple-double, James Harden joins Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson is by achieving a remarkable feat.

After being cleared from the league’s health and safety protocols, it seems as if James Harden has elevated his game to a different level altogether. In the absence of Kevin Durant, The Beard led the Brooklyn Nets to defeat the Lakers on their Christmas Day battle, dropping a solid 36/10/10 triple-double. Went on a scoring spree against the Clippers, putting up 39 points in a 124-108 win. And continued his impressive run of sensational performance as KD returned to the line-up, yesterday night.

In the 110-102 loss against Joel Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers, Harden was incredible, putting up 33 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. And now, is the third player (behind Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson) in NBA history to record 36+ points, grab 8+ rebounds, and hand out 10+ assists in 3 straight games.

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NBA Twitter reacts as James Harden joins Westbrook and Big O in an impressive accomplishment

As soon as Harden’s stats for the past 3 games went viral, NBA Twitter erupted with reactions. While there were a few fans who appreciated the greatness, there were also a bunch of trolls discrediting the achievements for the 40 free throws he attempted during these 3 games.

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James Harden has been averaging 22.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game this season. The 2018 MVP has been a huge reason behind the Nets’ successes. Steve Nash’s boys are currently sitting on top of the Eastern Conference with a 23-10 record.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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