James Harden Makes History in Game 4 vs. Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden made history in Game 4 vs. the Boston Celtics

In a massive Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden finished with 42 PTS, 9 AST, 8 REB, and 4 STL. With that stat line, Harden joined Russell Westbrook as the only two players in NBA history to achieve that line or better in a playoff game. Westbrook did it in 2017 when he finished with 51 PTS, 13 AST, 10 REB, and 4 STL with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

James Harden had 42 PTS, 9 AST, 8 REB, 4 STL tonight.

The only other player in NBA history to achieve that line or better in a playoff game is Russell Westbrook.

Russ had 51 PTS, 13 AST, 10 REB and 4 STL in 2017. pic.twitter.com/itpIcNdu6D

— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) May 7, 2023

Now with the LA Clippers, Westbrook had another solid showing this postseason, doing it without Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Down his two star teammates, Westbrook gave the Clippers a chance in every game against the Phoenix Suns, but the team ultimately fell short. Averaging 23.6 PPG, 7.6 RPG, and 7.4 APG in 5 playoff games, Westbrook was fantastic for the Clippers.

In his historic effort on Sunday afternoon, Harden not only joined Westbrook on an exclusive list, but he carried his team to a series-tying victory at home. The Celtics and 76ers will now head back to Boston tied 2-2, and it has been Harden's greatness that has won both games for Philadelphia in this series.

What has been interesting about this series for Harden, is that his dominant games have been followed by rough shooting performances. The 76ers will need him to stay consistent as they head to Boston for Game 5.

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