On March 8, the NBA regular season ended a focus battle, with the Philadelphia 76ers beating the Bulls, refusing to give the Bulls a five-game losing streak. Harden returned after a break, and he scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 14 assists to lead the team to victory. It is worth mentioning that Harden played in 5 games for the 76ers, and the team maintained a full victory.
This game Harden brushed a series of records, including:
Harden's three-point shooting total rises to 2,560, tying Reggie Miller and rising to third in NBA history, behind Curry and Ray Allen;
Harden hit 6,920 career free throws, surpassing Paul Pierce to move up to 9th in NBA history;
Harden's career total reached 23,154 points, surpassing Elgin Baylor and rising to 31st in NBA history;
Harden surpassed Nash with 3,478 career turnovers to rise to 14th all-time;
Harden's performance in this game review:
In the first quarter, Harden faced LaVine with consecutive fouls, and his free throws were stable. Receiving a pass from Harris, Harden directly chose to throw and score. Harden hit the ground down Sable, who scored easily. After a short break, Harden played consecutive assists on Niang's outside shots, and then Harden entered the personal performance time, retreating to hit a three-point shot, which also allowed Harden to equal Miller. Harden was still very proactive in the first quarter, and he quickly entered the rhythm of the game.
In the second quarter, harden had errors and the layup was blocked, but in the face of Jones' defense, he scored a low hand layup. Harden assisted Embiid to score a layup and hit Earth in place. Harden broke through and scored, and Harris easily made a layup. Before the end of the first half, Harden also assisted Embiid's throw. In the first two quarters, Harden didn't have many shots, only 11 points, but he contributed 6 assists.
In the third quarter, Harden assisted Maxi's layup and assisted Sable to shoot a three-pointer. Harden fouled DeRozan, who made one of two free throws. Harden moved sideways and retreated suddenly to the basket, Sebel ate cake dunks, and the 76ers opened the score gap. Harden assisted Embiid to score, and although there were not many individual shots, Harden's passing always helped his teammates score.
In the fourth quarter, Harden missed consecutive shots, and the layup was also blown wrong, and the anxious Harden thought he was fouled. Harden assisted on Niang's three-pointer and assisted isaiah Joe's outside in the bottom corner. Harden hit a jumper and assisted Maxie's three-pointer as the 76ers continued to take the lead and successfully won.
In this game, Harden also showed a very selfless side, in the first quarter of the game, he can directly go to the basket, but Harden chose to pass to Jordan Jr. on the inside, and it is clear that he also hopes that his debut teammates can have a better performance. Such Harden did play his peak state and became a Philadelphia magician.