James Harden passes Scottie Pippen and Steve Nash in playoff assists
Jorge Sierra: James Harden passed Pippen and Nash in playoff assists last night. He’s No. 9 all-time now. He also moved up to No. 15 in scoring (passed Olajuwon) and steals (passed Derek Fisher). The only Top 15 players in points, assists, steals and threes: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Harden.
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Source: Twitter @hoopshype
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Sam Amick @sam_amick
Inside another lost Clippers season, and the summer of uncertainty to come, at @TheAthletic, with @LawMurrayTheNU
* Avoiding “second apron” hell
* Why Paul George isn’t being offered the max
* The Harden landscape
* Ty Lue talks (finally) coming
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 12:16 PM
Inside another lost Clippers season, and the summer of uncertainty to come, at @TheAthletic, with @LawMurrayTheNU
* Avoiding “second apron” hell
* Why Paul George isn’t being offered the max
* The Harden landscape
* Ty Lue talks (finally) coming
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 12:16 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
James Harden passed Pippen and Nash in playoff assists last night. He’s No. 9 all-time now.
He also moved up to No. 15 in scoring (passed Olajuwon) and steals (passed Derek Fisher).
The only Top 15 players in points, assists, steals and threes:
LeBron
Kobe
James Harden – 10:07 AM
James Harden passed Pippen and Nash in playoff assists last night. He’s No. 9 all-time now.
He also moved up to No. 15 in scoring (passed Olajuwon) and steals (passed Derek Fisher).
The only Top 15 players in points, assists, steals and threes:
LeBron
Kobe
James Harden – 10:07 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Most playoff wins among active NBA players:
1. LeBron: 183
2. Klay: 108
3. Draymond: 107
4. Durant: 101
5. Steph: 99
6. Kawhi: 87
7. Harden: 87
All 7 of those players have already been eliminated.
The good news is we still have 3 fun/exciting matchups in the second round pic.twitter.com/Ia8izrun4R – 8:30 AM
Most playoff wins among active NBA players:
1. LeBron: 183
2. Klay: 108
3. Draymond: 107
4. Durant: 101
5. Steph: 99
6. Kawhi: 87
7. Harden: 87
All 7 of those players have already been eliminated.
The good news is we still have 3 fun/exciting matchups in the second round pic.twitter.com/Ia8izrun4R – 8:30 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Not long after the Clippers were eliminated, Paul George and James Harden said they haven’t thought about their future yet. Asked if he can see himself with Kawhi Leonard and Harden long term, PG replied, “Yeah. If it works that way, absolutely.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:08 AM
Not long after the Clippers were eliminated, Paul George and James Harden said they haven’t thought about their future yet. Asked if he can see himself with Kawhi Leonard and Harden long term, PG replied, “Yeah. If it works that way, absolutely.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:08 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Paul George on whether he views himself with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Clippers long-term: “Yeah. If it works that way, absolutely.” pic.twitter.com/VLnUqW7T4R – 1:59 AM
Paul George on whether he views himself with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Clippers long-term: “Yeah. If it works that way, absolutely.” pic.twitter.com/VLnUqW7T4R – 1:59 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic with @sam_amick
Kawhi Leonard under contract
Paul George/Russell Westbrook POs
James Harden free agent
Tyronn Lue business
And a Clippers team that has little leverage as they go Intuit.
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:28 AM
🆕 @TheAthletic with @sam_amick
Kawhi Leonard under contract
Paul George/Russell Westbrook POs
James Harden free agent
Tyronn Lue business
And a Clippers team that has little leverage as they go Intuit.
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:28 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Inside another lost Clippers season, and why sources say owner Steve Ballmer wants to run it back again with this superstar trio, w/ @LawMurrayTheNU
Intel on what lies ahead for Paul George, James Harden, Ty Lue, and…Russell Westbrook, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:22 AM
Inside another lost Clippers season, and why sources say owner Steve Ballmer wants to run it back again with this superstar trio, w/ @LawMurrayTheNU
Intel on what lies ahead for Paul George, James Harden, Ty Lue, and…Russell Westbrook, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:22 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
James Harden said he sees what he, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George can do when healthy. But he says health and “availability” is massive for the Clippers. – 1:07 AM
James Harden said he sees what he, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George can do when healthy. But he says health and “availability” is massive for the Clippers. – 1:07 AM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Clippers gonna have to throw money at James Harden bc Ballmer needs enough bodies to use all 1500 toilets – 12:39 AM
Clippers gonna have to throw money at James Harden bc Ballmer needs enough bodies to use all 1500 toilets – 12:39 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue mentioned that Zu PG Harden legs were gone to start second half after the first half comeback.
Says he is proud of his guys – 12:39 AM
T Lue mentioned that Zu PG Harden legs were gone to start second half after the first half comeback.
Says he is proud of his guys – 12:39 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Active players with 17K+ career points:
LeBron
Durant
Harden
Westbrook
Steph
DeRozan
CP3
Dame
Giannis
PG13
AD
Kyrie Irving
Only one of them is still in the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/xC0mCinUhT – 12:30 AM
Active players with 17K+ career points:
LeBron
Durant
Harden
Westbrook
Steph
DeRozan
CP3
Dame
Giannis
PG13
AD
Kyrie Irving
Only one of them is still in the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/xC0mCinUhT – 12:30 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
James Harden over Games 5 and 6:
23 points
7/28 FG
1/13 from three
Another early playoff exit. This time at the hands of former teammate Kyrie Irving. – 12:27 AM
James Harden over Games 5 and 6:
23 points
7/28 FG
1/13 from three
Another early playoff exit. This time at the hands of former teammate Kyrie Irving. – 12:27 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Reporting on free agency for Paul George and James Harden, the futures of coach Ty Lue and Clippers management, PJ Tucker’s player option, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/clippers… – 12:25 AM
Reporting on free agency for Paul George and James Harden, the futures of coach Ty Lue and Clippers management, PJ Tucker’s player option, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/clippers… – 12:25 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
We won’t see these players in the playoffs:
LeBron
KD
Kawhi
PG
Russ
Harden
Steph
CP3
Dame
Passing of the torch. pic.twitter.com/tS4MWEKZCP – 12:21 AM
We won’t see these players in the playoffs:
LeBron
KD
Kawhi
PG
Russ
Harden
Steph
CP3
Dame
Passing of the torch. pic.twitter.com/tS4MWEKZCP – 12:21 AM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
James Harden to the Clippers: “Now we could still be out there fighting for a championship, except for two things: I gambled on you … and you gambled on Kawhi Leonard’s knees.” pic.twitter.com/7MdY2vFqTi – 12:14 AM
James Harden to the Clippers: “Now we could still be out there fighting for a championship, except for two things: I gambled on you … and you gambled on Kawhi Leonard’s knees.” pic.twitter.com/7MdY2vFqTi – 12:14 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Dallas calls a timeout with Clippers showing a pulse, cutting 11 points off of a 24 point lead in about 2.5 minutes.
3:11 left to play and Dallas leads 108-95.
Clippers lineup: Harden,Mann, Powell, George (in for Tucker now), Zubac – 12:12 AM
Dallas calls a timeout with Clippers showing a pulse, cutting 11 points off of a 24 point lead in about 2.5 minutes.
3:11 left to play and Dallas leads 108-95.
Clippers lineup: Harden,Mann, Powell, George (in for Tucker now), Zubac – 12:12 AM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
James Harden is now 2-10 in game six since being traded to the Rockets – 12:05 AM
James Harden is now 2-10 in game six since being traded to the Rockets – 12:05 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Morey after watching Harden do what he do best!!! Don’t mind me tho and Carry the hell on… pic.twitter.com/P25IEhVQla – 12:03 AM
Morey after watching Harden do what he do best!!! Don’t mind me tho and Carry the hell on… pic.twitter.com/P25IEhVQla – 12:03 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
As expected PG and Harden folded like Futons! But that’s what Futons do… like I said Mavs in 6!!! Carry the hell on… – 12:00 AM
As expected PG and Harden folded like Futons! But that’s what Futons do… like I said Mavs in 6!!! Carry the hell on… – 12:00 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Since that jump ball in the third quarter when James Harden was holding his right hand in pain shortly afterward, Harden hasn’t attempted a shot. His last shot attempt was with 6:46 to go in the third quarter. He is 4-for-13 from the field, 0-for-5 from 3. – 11:59 PM
Since that jump ball in the third quarter when James Harden was holding his right hand in pain shortly afterward, Harden hasn’t attempted a shot. His last shot attempt was with 6:46 to go in the third quarter. He is 4-for-13 from the field, 0-for-5 from 3. – 11:59 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
James Harden appears to have hurt his right hand, possibly on a recent jump ball. He was hunched over in pain holding the hand a few minutes ago but is playing through it. – 11:33 PM
James Harden appears to have hurt his right hand, possibly on a recent jump ball. He was hunched over in pain holding the hand a few minutes ago but is playing through it. – 11:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers outscored Mavericks 19-6 in last 6:11 of 1st half.
The LAC scorers during run:
– Powell (6)
– Mann (5)
– Zubac (4)
– George (2)
– Harden (2) – 11:06 PM
Clippers outscored Mavericks 19-6 in last 6:11 of 1st half.
The LAC scorers during run:
– Powell (6)
– Mann (5)
– Zubac (4)
– George (2)
– Harden (2) – 11:06 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
With his 3,756th career playoff point, James Harden surpasses Hakeem Olajuwon for sole possession of 15th place on the NBA’s all-time playoff points list. – 11:03 PM
With his 3,756th career playoff point, James Harden surpasses Hakeem Olajuwon for sole possession of 15th place on the NBA’s all-time playoff points list. – 11:03 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Clippers go into half tied at 52-52 despite surrendering 10 offensive rebounds and 12 second-half points in first quarter alone. But they cleaned it up in second quarter, held Luka and Kyrie to combined 6-for-21 shooting. Harden is 2-for-8 but had huge steal and layup late. – 11:02 PM
Clippers go into half tied at 52-52 despite surrendering 10 offensive rebounds and 12 second-half points in first quarter alone. But they cleaned it up in second quarter, held Luka and Kyrie to combined 6-for-21 shooting. Harden is 2-for-8 but had huge steal and layup late. – 11:02 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Crazy. Every angle seemed pretty clear that Jones didn’t touch Harden. Ball don’t lie, I guess, evidenced that Harden missed the first free-throw. – 10:47 PM
Crazy. Every angle seemed pretty clear that Jones didn’t touch Harden. Ball don’t lie, I guess, evidenced that Harden missed the first free-throw. – 10:47 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Replay shows touch on Harden’s elbow, but hard to envision that as a foul given some of the hard hits that have gone unwhistled. But it was. And two shots for Harden. – 10:47 PM
Replay shows touch on Harden’s elbow, but hard to envision that as a foul given some of the hard hits that have gone unwhistled. But it was. And two shots for Harden. – 10:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd is challenging Derrick Jones Jr. shooting foul drawn by James Harden – 10:45 PM
Jason Kidd is challenging Derrick Jones Jr. shooting foul drawn by James Harden – 10:45 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
It took until the 7:25 mark of the 2nd quarter, but Kyrie Irving has finally scored after Harden overpenetrated and turned the ball over, leading to a fast break.
Tyronn Lue stops the game immediately with Dallas leading 42-32.
Clippers shooting 37% FGs. – 10:41 PM
It took until the 7:25 mark of the 2nd quarter, but Kyrie Irving has finally scored after Harden overpenetrated and turned the ball over, leading to a fast break.
Tyronn Lue stops the game immediately with Dallas leading 42-32.
Clippers shooting 37% FGs. – 10:41 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
“Dallas defense does it again” – Mike Breen after Harden blows by Irving and blows a bunny floater – 10:36 PM
“Dallas defense does it again” – Mike Breen after Harden blows by Irving and blows a bunny floater – 10:36 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic just picked up his second foul after he made contact with Harden. I think he’s more frustrated because he felt Harden fouled him on the other end. – 10:14 PM
Luka Doncic just picked up his second foul after he made contact with Harden. I think he’s more frustrated because he felt Harden fouled him on the other end. – 10:14 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers cut 10-point Dallas lead in half after buckets by Harden and George
Jason Kidd has seen enough!
Timeout Dallas with 3:56 left in opening quarter of play. They lead 20-15.
Norman Powell is in for Tucker – 10:09 PM
Clippers cut 10-point Dallas lead in half after buckets by Harden and George
Jason Kidd has seen enough!
Timeout Dallas with 3:56 left in opening quarter of play. They lead 20-15.
Norman Powell is in for Tucker – 10:09 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
With his 1,049th career playoff assist, James Harden surpasses Scottie Pippen for sole possession of 10th place on the NBA’s all-time playoff assists list. – 10:05 PM
With his 1,049th career playoff assist, James Harden surpasses Scottie Pippen for sole possession of 10th place on the NBA’s all-time playoff assists list. – 10:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
At the first timeout break, LAC leading scorers:
3 — PJ Tucker
2 — James Harden
1 — Ivica Zubac
PJ breakout game? pic.twitter.com/zxRHDo9dT5 – 10:00 PM
At the first timeout break, LAC leading scorers:
3 — PJ Tucker
2 — James Harden
1 — Ivica Zubac
PJ breakout game? pic.twitter.com/zxRHDo9dT5 – 10:00 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Doncic connects on the first shot of the game as he banks one in from the midrange.
Irving picks up his first foul of the night on the other end. Harden is going to the line. – 9:49 PM
Doncic connects on the first shot of the game as he banks one in from the midrange.
Irving picks up his first foul of the night on the other end. Harden is going to the line. – 9:49 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Trios under 23 years old to each score 20+ points in a playoff game:
KD, Russ and Harden
KD, Russ and Ibaka
And now Wagner, Banchero and Suggs. pic.twitter.com/uIAe2c7axa – 9:43 PM
Trios under 23 years old to each score 20+ points in a playoff game:
KD, Russ and Harden
KD, Russ and Ibaka
And now Wagner, Banchero and Suggs. pic.twitter.com/uIAe2c7axa – 9:43 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Clippers starters
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 9:03 PM
Clippers starters
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 9:03 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: Tucker, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden
8:43 tip @theeagledallas – 9:02 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: Tucker, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden
8:43 tip @theeagledallas – 9:02 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Who predicted it:
Clippers’ starting five tonight:
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 9:01 PM
Who predicted it:
Clippers’ starting five tonight:
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 9:01 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
If I had to go on feel
– Mann
– George
– Zubac
– Harden
– Westbrook – 8:12 PM
If I had to go on feel
– Mann
– George
– Zubac
– Harden
– Westbrook – 8:12 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Tyronn Lue says Terance Mann is playing and, predictably, PG and Harden need to be aggressive and “be in an attack mindset.” – 8:02 PM
Tyronn Lue says Terance Mann is playing and, predictably, PG and Harden need to be aggressive and “be in an attack mindset.” – 8:02 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Dumb stat from Game 5 after talking to @JamCristopher
Game 5 points by Luka/Kyrie/Hardy garbage time: 63
Game 5 points by PG/Harden/Bones garbage time: 33
Rest of points by Mavericks: 60
Rest of points by Clippers: 60 – 7:32 PM
Dumb stat from Game 5 after talking to @JamCristopher
Game 5 points by Luka/Kyrie/Hardy garbage time: 63
Game 5 points by PG/Harden/Bones garbage time: 33
Rest of points by Mavericks: 60
Rest of points by Clippers: 60 – 7:32 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
James Harden says ‘pressure’ is on Mavs to win Game 6 with Clippers trailing 3-2 in series dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:15 PM
James Harden says ‘pressure’ is on Mavs to win Game 6 with Clippers trailing 3-2 in series dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden on not feeling pressure, it how Clippers need to not be as disorganized offensively as they were in Game 5 and how Harden has seen all kinds of defenses and how he has to adjust to them.
“Stick to the script” pic.twitter.com/jF8s8naoav – 12:25 PM
James Harden on not feeling pressure, it how Clippers need to not be as disorganized offensively as they were in Game 5 and how Harden has seen all kinds of defenses and how he has to adjust to them.
“Stick to the script” pic.twitter.com/jF8s8naoav – 12:25 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
“There’s no pressure on us,” Harden says, later adding: “The pressure’s on them to win the game.” pic.twitter.com/bAbd4EIiUm – 12:07 PM
“There’s no pressure on us,” Harden says, later adding: “The pressure’s on them to win the game.” pic.twitter.com/bAbd4EIiUm – 12:07 PM
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Yet while team and league sources say that both sides want this partnership to continue, the aforementioned numbers crunch means there is a tricky conversation about the team’s finances to have here as well. Will Harden be pushing for a max deal from the Clippers now that his long-awaited free agency has finally arrived, or is he willing to sacrifice in much the same way he did early on during his Sixers experience? That part remains unclear. By all accounts, their first season together has been positive for all involved. Both sides, team and league sources say, want this relationship to continue. -via The Athletic / May 4, 2024
Following the Clippers’ 114-101 loss in Game 6 at Dallas, George was asked if he sees himself with the Clippers long term alongside Leonard and Harden. “Yeah,” George said. “If it works that way, absolutely.” After the Clippers’ season came to an end, George and Harden said they haven’t really thought about their contracts yet. “I don’t even know,” said Harden, who finished with 16 points, 13 assists and 7 rebounds but missed all six of his 3-point attempts on Friday. “You are asking a lot of questions that I don’t have the answer to or haven’t even thought about.” -via ESPN / May 4, 2024
Law Murray: James Harden on season, immediate future pic.twitter.com/JV56a8eBMD -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / May 4, 2024
ClutchPoints: Shannon Sharpe: “Michael Jordan’s son is dating Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife… Would you feel some type of way?” Charles Barkley: “Hell yeah!… I feel bad for [them]. That is so messy… Their relationship will never be the same.” (via @ClubShayShay) pic.twitter.com/6YMHdyYd4I -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 1, 2024
Jorge Sierra: James Harden passed Kobe Bryant in playoff assists yesterday after moving ahead of Michael Jordan earlier in the series. He’s only seven away from Scottie Pippen (No. 10 all-time). -via Twitter @hoopshype / April 29, 2024
Jorge Sierra: James Harden passed Dirk Nowitzki and Scottie Pippen in playoff scoring yesterday. He’s No. 17 on the all-time list. Will move ahead of Magic Johnson during the Mavs series. -via Twitter @hoopshype / April 22, 2024
Marc Stein: LeBron James is expected at this point, all the signals suggest that he will stay with the Lakers. We don’t know yet what the contract structure will be. -via Apple Podcasts / May 4, 2024
Cayleigh Griffin: 50 points for Donovan Mitchell. That’s the 2nd-most points in a playoff game by a Cavalier in franchise history (51, LeBron James). What an incredibly, gutsy performance. He has more than half of the Cavaliers’ points tonight. -via Twitter @cayleighgriffin / May 3, 2024
Jovan Buha: There’s also LeBron James’ podcast partner JJ Redick, who has become the hot coaching name around the league right now. He’s gotten a lot of buzz with the Charlotte Hornets job. He’s been one of the frontrunners for that, he’s already interviewed for that a couple of times and JJ to me I see some parallels with Steve Kerr from a temperament perspective, they are not necessarily that similar. I think JJ runs a little hotter than Steve does. Steve is a bit more calm and laidback although I think JJ can show that side of him during his podcast, but in terms of being a media presence who is beloved and who has shown how smart they are by getting in front of a microphone and giving their takes that’s where I see some of the parallels where like Steve Kerr had a very successful broadcasting career before landing the Warriors job and was very good at communicating. -via YouTube / May 3, 2024