On Friday night in NBA action, James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in a thrilling matchup.
James Harden, a seasoned player in his 15th NBA season, marked his 1,026th career game, a milestone that equaled the records set by Grant Hill and Reggie Theus, placing him at 132nd on the all-time regular season games played list. His next target in this regard is Joe Smith, who has played 1,030 games.
Notably, Harden climbed to 16th place on the NBA’s all-time assists list, surpassing Lenny Wilkens. The next player in line for Harden to overtake in assists is Maurice Cheeks, who has a tally of 7,392.
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Recognizing this achievement, the NBA expressed congratulations to Harden via its official Twitter account.
Entering the game, Harden boasted impressive season averages of 17.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per contest. His shooting accuracy was remarkable, with a field goal percentage of 47.0% and a three-point range accuracy of 43.4% in 25 games.
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The Clippers, currently holding the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 19-12 record in 31 games, secured a victory against the Grizzlies. They are set to continue their home stretch, facing Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat on Monday night in Los Angeles.
Drafted as the third pick in the 2009 NBA Draft from Arizona State, Harden has had an illustrious career, earning ten NBA All-Star selections and the coveted 2018 MVP Award. Over the years, he has donned the jerseys of the Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Oklahoma City Thunder. His career averages reflect his prowess, standing at 24.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per contest, with shooting percentages of 44.3% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc.
