Reigning MVP scores 44 as Houston beats Golden State, extending his run of 40+ point games to five.
James Harden strengthened his candidature for a second successive MVP season as he inspired the Houston Rockets past the Golden State Warriors.
With the Rockets trailing by two points and 2.7 seconds of overtime left, Harden drilled a three-pointer, making light work of the Warriors’ defense and giving Houston a 135-134 win on the road.
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The reigning NBA MVP finished with 44 points, shooting 13-of-32 from the floor, 15 assists and 10 rebounds.
If Harden’s figures looked impressive, his return over the past five games is even more jaw-dropping. Thursday night’s effort against the Warriors was his second consecutive triple-double and the fifth straight game in which he has scored at least 40 points.
