As we all know, it is very difficult to score 60 points in a single game in the NBA league. In addition to having excellent scoring skills, but also have a good feel on the day of the game, the unconditional support of teammates, of course, the most important thing is to have a very good physical strength, in order to achieve the conditions of 60 points in a single game.
In the era of such a fast-paced small ball, it is not easy to get a triple-double. In the case of taking into account their own scores, it is undoubtedly a huge challenge for players to grab the board and organize the team's attack. If it is to cut 60+ and grab 10+ rebounds and 10+ assists at the same time, it is even more difficult. It can be said that the time and place are favorable, and one is indispensable.
The NBA has a history of 75 years since its inception in 1946, but there is only one person who can achieve 60+ triple-doubles, and he is James Harden.
On January 31, 2018, the Rockets played against the Magic. Rockets Paul, Ariza, two important starters, missed the game, Gordon played the first quarter because of physical discomfort and will not return, the Rockets suddenly lost three big players, leaving harden with only a ball organizer.
Because the Magic's Aaron Gordon is off,Less of the primary scoring point, the team doesn't have much tactical change, but the outside shooting feels hot, relying on the three-point shooting rate of 31 shots and 15 and the resolute attack on the penalty area, the Magic has been grinding with the Rockets to the end of the game, making the game suspenseful.
The real hero is the one who explodes in the face of adversity. The team suddenly became a single-core state, and Harden could only carry the team on his shoulders and attack the organization. After the third quarter, Harden's data is unconsciously 42 +10+7, which is not outstanding. But Harden's performance has only just begun, and the final section has completely become Harden's personal stage. With 6 minutes and 55 seconds left in the game, Harden singled out 15 consecutive points, with 45 seconds left in the game, the Rockets only led by 2 points, Harden sacrificed his best move and retreated from the three-pointer, facing Hezonia's defense into 3+1, and then grabbed a rebound on the defensive end to complete the classic. It was a rare classic game of individual heroism, and he blasted down 60 points + triple-doubles, comparable to Kobe Bryant's single-game 81 points.
In that game, Harden only rested for one minute, played for 47 minutes, shot 19 of 30 shots, shot 63.3%, including 14 of 16 shots in two minutes, a two-point shooting rate of 87.5%, 5 of 14 three-pointers, 35.7% of three-point shooting, 17 of 18 free throws, 94.4% of free throw shooting, cut 60 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and delivered 11 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history to cut 60+ triple-doubles, unprecedented, It is difficult to have a comer after that.
Harden's performance in this game is perfect, the scoring is very high, and the scoring efficiency is also very high, the overall shooting rate is more than 60%, it is rare to play such a high shooting rate as a guard, and the most important thing is to lead the team to win the game while making history, the best of both worlds. This game can become a game for Harden to establish a historical position, so that he can stay in history, and in the future, in the historical scoring guard rankings, he can add a lot of points with this battle.
This game is also a microcosm of Harden's career in the Rockets: at that time, he was the god of the Rockets! Look at Harden who is now in the Nets, the playing time is high, the playing is particularly tired, the loss has to carry the pot, and most importantly, it will be booed by the fans at his home! There is no one who treats this way.
Seriously, Harden, who still likes to watch the Rockets, exists like a god killer and is unstoppable.