In the game against the Pelicans, Durant retired injured and Harden carried the game, with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 15 assists. But what is even happier is Harden's feel, 9 of 15 shooting, sweeping away the haze of the previous game, 2 of 5 from three-point range, and also shooting 40% from the field. And in this game, Harden completed a milestone. 09 Double Bear! Ray Allen has another all-time three-point record of no. 1, broken by a 32-year-old superstar
Before the game began, Harden's three-point shooting number had already equaled Ray Allen's 4456 times, tied for the first place in history, and in this game he conceded three three-pointers, which also officially broke Ray Allen's three-point shooting record. From now on, every time Harden concedes a three-pointer, he will create new history. Although this is a negative data, but it is not simple to become the first in history, look at Kobe Bryant who is the first in history, James who is the first in history, West who loses the most in the history finals, which is not the god level?
This is already the second time Ray Allen has been overtaken this season, before Curry overtook Ray Allen to become the new three-point king at the Madison Square Garden Arena, under the gaze of Ray Allen and Miller. Harden and Curry are worthy of being the strongest two in the 2009 class, and they both shot three-pointers in their own way and went out of a completely different path. 09 Double "Bear"! Ray Allen has another all-time three-point record of no. 1, broken by a 32-year-old superstar
Why is Harden and Curry called the 09 double "bears"? Because although their strength is very strong, their recent performance is really not good. Since Curry entered December, he has only shot more than 50% in 2 games, and even 3 of 17, 5 of 24, such a super sluggish performance. He was once the top scorer, but has now been surpassed by many, slipping to 6th, and the number one in the MVP list has also been surrendered.
The 32-year-old Harden also suffered a dilemma, although he is currently the league assist king, averaging 10 assists per game, but it is only a fig leaf, Harden's mistake is also the first in the league. The score slipped a lot, and 22.7 points was the lowest since Harden moved to the Rockets in 2012, compared to before he joined the Nets, nearly 12 points less, shooting 42%, very inefficient. It's hard to imagine a player with a 3-game scoring streak that hardened a lot for the team, he was struggling to transform and was also affected by injuries.
Harden's situation is clearly more difficult than Curry's. Because Curry doesn't have much to prove, it has to be said that there is, that is, an FMVP, but with the Warriors' current age structure and strength, they have the opportunity to compete for the championship in the next few years, and Curry wants to take the FMVP for a chance. Harden was different, he gave up his boss status and came to the Nets from the Rockets to the Championship. But last year the Nets missed their best chance to win the championship, and this year the league is united, and it is not so easy to win the championship. Curry completed the big contract renewal, Harden fell in the contract year, and the championship and the big contract became somewhat unattainable.