James Harden Makes NBA History in Clippers vs Grizzlies

The LA Clippers are hosting the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, looking to extend their winning streak to five games.

The Clippers have won seven of their last eight games heading into Friday's game against the Grizzlies, largely thanks to star guard James Harden. During that eight-game stretch, Harden averaged 29.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 9.3 assists, looking more like his old self for the first time in a Clippers uniform.

Harden continued to dominate against Memphis on Friday, dropping 18 points and 5 assists on 5-7 shooting from the field and 4-6 from beyond the arc, just in the first half.

JAMES HARDEN OVER THE LAST 8 GAMES:

🔥 29.1 PPG
🔥 6.3 RPG
🔥 9.3 APG

During the stretch, he's 1st in total AST and 3PM, 2nd in +/- and tied for 2nd in PTS... with the @LAClippers going 7-1. pic.twitter.com/iRWqPVyvmh
— NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2025

Harden has been incredible this season, playing his best basketball in years at age 35. In fact, Harden has been historically good.

Harden has officially become the first player in NBA history to record 1,500+ points, 500+ assists, and 200 three-pointers in a single season while being 35 years old or older.

Players 35+ years old in NBA history with 1,500 PTS, 500 AST, 200 3s in a single season:

James Harden (this season)

End of list.pic.twitter.com/Zomv9AQe96
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) March 22, 2025

Entering Friday, Harden was averaging 22.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game on the season, notching his 11th career All-Star appearance and will likely land All-NBA honors for the eighth time in his career.

Despite his age, the 16-year veteran continues to dominate with the ball and prove he is an all-time offensive talent. Harden will play a significant role in the Clippers' hopes of a playoff run, especially with a healthy team around him.

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