Calling James Harden’s performance “ridiculous” on Tuesday night may even be underselling it. The Houston Rockets’ star guard did something no player in NBA history had done, by scoring 60 points as part of a triple-double in Houston’s 114-107 win over the Orlando Magic.
Harden had 60 points (19-30 FG, 17-18 FT), 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. He even had four steals.
James Harden finished with 60 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds tonight. His teammates combined for 54 points and 6 assists in the win. pic.twitter.com/AwgIsEz3UU
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 31, 2018
He also set the Rockets’ franchise record with the 60 points.
Big night for @JHarden13! #BEARDING
? New franchise record with 60 points
? 1st ever 60 point triple-double in #NBA history (60pts/11ast/10reb) pic.twitter.com/YGLKqzjRhV— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 31, 2018
Here are the highlights:
#JamesHarden becomes the first player EVER with a 60 point triple-double in @HoustonRockets home win! pic.twitter.com/dLzMU2cRNh
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2018
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