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"He was a stat padder son. Big time flopper. Shriveled up in the biggest moments in the post season. Got outplayed by max strus"
I'll never hear "__ points in just 3 quarters" without immediately thinking of the gold standard.
James Harden's greatest postseason performance is often debated, but one of his most dominant and clutch playoff performances came in Game 4 of the 2015 Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors.
May 25, 2015 – Western Conference Finals, Game 4 vs. Warriors
Stat line:- 45 points (13-22 FG, 7-11 3PT, 12-13 FT)
- 9 rebounds
- 5 assists
- 2 steals
- 2 blocks
Why It Stands Out:
- Facing elimination, Harden exploded for 45 points, setting a franchise record for most points in an elimination game at the time.
- He outplayed Stephen Curry and helped the Rockets extend the series, avoiding a sweep.
- He was efficient, hitting 59% of his shots, including 7 threes and 12 free throws.
- He contributed on both ends, adding steals and blocks while controlling the game.
Other Contenders for Harden's Best Playoff Game:
- 2017 First Round, Game 5 vs. OKC: 34 PTS, 8 AST, 4 REB to close out Russell Westbrook’s MVP season.
- 2020 Second Round, Game 7 vs. OKC: Game-winning block on Luguentz Dort.
- 2023 Second Round, Game 1 vs. Celtics: 45 PTS, 6 AST, hitting the game-winning shot without Embiid.
- 2023 Second Round, Game 4 vs. Celtics: 42 PTS, 8 REB, 9 AST, another game-winner.
Facts.
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Oh shit my bad
Here's the "avoided a sweep" trophy
Was just adding context, not arguing!
I was hoping to find something better than that for his most memorable performance.
Agreed
Fuck Devin Booker, that’s it.
Remember that time "the media'' was trying to compare him to Kobe....
