James Harden was on fire for the Los Angeles Clippers in their NBA playoffs opening game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Crypto.com Arena. His performance in the first half of the encounter caused a social media frenzy.
His first-half stat was an impressive 20 points scored, which included four beyond-the-arc shots, three assists, and two blocks as the Clippers led the half 56-30. The half also included the now-viral exquisite lob pass to teammate Russell Westbrook, who was predicted to be the “X-Factor” for the Clippers, for the slam.
The Clippers, playing without the injured Kawhi Leonard, are punching above their weight as it was expected that the just concluded regular season scoring champion Luka Doncic would make a meal out of them. But eventually, the game is played on the court and not on paper, as the LA Clippers, led by the one-time MVP, just demonstrated.
James Harden ended the regular season with 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest scorers in the league’s history, and he is proving his worth against the deadliest duo in the league, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.
Fans react to James Harden’s first-half display against the Dallas Mavericks
James Harden’s stunning display during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks has triggered a storm on social media. He masterminded a brutal destruction of the Mavs, who were billed as the bookmaker’s favorite to triumph.
James Harden (Via NBA.com)Popular social media platform X witnessed the most buzz. Fans trooped in to talk about what they witnessed from the 2017-2018 MVP award winner. Here are some of the reactions:
MAVS ARE GETTING WASHED
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) April 21, 2024
Harden beating the allegations 😭😭
— Nav (@Navtreaks) April 21, 2024
CLEARS FAT MAN AND PLAYOFF CHOKER KYRIE
— 🐍 (@purplefranchise) April 21, 2024
Who would’ve thought that clippers were the team that was gonna make harden good in the playoffs 😂
— Reverse Truth🦅🇬🇧👑 (@Bidal4Life) April 21, 2024
While expectations were low for the Clippers against the Mavericks, their case wasn’t helped when fellow star player Kawhi Leonard was ruled out with a knee injury. However, Harden had to step up and provide the much-needed offensive threat and is now getting the attention and praise from the fans.
