"He was a stat padder son. Big time flopper. Shriveled up in the biggest moments in the post season. Got outplayed by max strus"
Oh shit my badJames 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:
That 2015 Game 4 performance remains Harden’s highest-scoring playoff game, efficient, and in an elimination game, making it arguably his greatest individual postseason showing.
- 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.
I'll never hear "__ points in just 3 quarters" without immediately thinking of the gold standard.
Oh shit my bad
Here's the "avoided a sweep" trophy
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You talking about Klay?
Bron, Luka & Bronny gonna be waiting for him,He can’t wait to get out of Phoenix lol
AgreedMalika Andrews has zero sex appeal. I hate to talk about her like that but she doesn’t do a damn thing for me.
Fuck Devin Booker, that’s it.
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