Former Sixer James Harden Posts Extremely Rare Stat Line

James Harden posts triple-double without a two-pointer.

During the first week of the season, the Philadelphia 76ers traded James Harden to the LA Clippers. This put an end to a months-long saga following just one-and-a-half seasons with the franchise. 

After going through some growing pains, Harden and the Clippers figured out a way to co-exist with one another. Over the weekend, the former Sixer pulled off a feat that hasn't only been done once before in history. 

While he doesn't put up the absurd numbers he used to, Harden is still capable of filling the stat sheet. In a matchup with the Chicago Bulls Saturday, he finished with a triple-double (14 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists). What stood out most about Harden's performance is how he scored all his points. 

By the time the game ended, Harden had not attempted a single shot from inside the three-point line. He connected on four of his 10 three-point attempts, followed by a pair of free-throws. With this performance, he became just the second player in history to record a triple-double without attempting a two-pointer. The other person to do so, journeyman guard Steve Blake. 

James Harden is the 2nd player in NBA history to record a triple-double without attempting a two-pointer.

The first was Steve Blake in 2014. pic.twitter.com/LvFRQTZw2o

— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 9, 2024

Since being traded from the Sixers, Harden has played in 57 games for LA. In that time, he has posted averages of 17.6 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 8.3 APG. Alongside Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Harden has helped lead the Clippers to fourth place in the Western Conference. 

Harden has yet to face off against his former team since the early season trade. However, a pair of matchups are quickly approaching. The Sixers will travel to LA on March 24th before the Clippers come to Philly a few days later on the 27th.