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James Harden Makes Historic Feat in Jazz vs. Clippers

The Utah Jazz found themselves on the other end of NBA history on Sunday night.

Jared Koch

Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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While we didn't get to see the Utah Jazz secure their fourth win of the season on Sunday night vs. the Los Angeles Clippers, fans did get to witness some NBA history in the process of Utah's eventual 105-116 loss-- thanks to the efforts of former league MVP James Harden.

In the process of Sunday's Jazz-Clippers contest, Harden made NBA history by surpassing Hall of Famer Ray Allen for second in all-time three-pointers made at 2,793, now trailing only Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry for the top spot-- who he trails by around 800.

Harden secured his number two spot midway through the first quarter when he pulled up on the right wing while switched onto by Lauri Markkanen. Harden finished the night with 20 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists, cashing in two of his eight threes in the contest.

Harden's historic mark further proves himself to be among the top scorers in NBA history. Allen's 2,973 number was accomplished through 1,300 games, while Harden's was done in just 1,086. The Clippers guard has also etched himself within the top-20 point-scorers of all-time in the process at 19th, having a ton of potential to keep shooting up those ranks.

Looking forward, the Jazz will face up against him twice more this season, once on February 8th back in Los Angeles, and another date scheduled on March 19th in Salt Lake City, hoping to avoid getting swept 0-3

Needless to say, Harden will have a long way to go if he wants to make his way to the top spot on the list, but number two is nothing to scoff at.

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Jared Koch
JARED KOCH

Jared Koch is the Associate Editor of The Frozen Rope — SI.com's team website covering the Utah Jazz. He's covered the NBA and NFL for the past two years, also being the Managing Editor of Inside The Kings — SI.com's team website covering the Sacramento Kings.

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