Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden astonished the fans present at Intuit Dome with a remarkable performance against the Milwaukee Bucks. He notched an impressive 40 points, nine assists, and five rebounds during 35 minutes of action on the court.
Harden was already having a great night before he exploded in the third quarter, scoring 15 points in a flurry that nearly sealed the game. Saturday’s performance marked Harden’s third-highest scoring total of the season. Moreover, During the post-game interview, Harden had a humorous exchange with a reporter.
Reporter: “What’s fun about scoring like you did in the 3rd quarter?”
Harden: “Scoring?”
Reporter: “Exploding.”
Harden: “Pause! Pheww…. You gotta watch your mouth.”
This interaction between James Harden & a reporter 😂
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) January 26, 2025
Reporter: “What’s fun about scoring like you did in the 3rd quarter?”
Harden: “Scoring?”
Reporter: “Exploding.”
Harden: “Pause! Pheww…. You gotta watch your mouth.”
(via @TomerAzarly)
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Clippers guard Norman Powell made an impressive contribution in the game, scoring 33 points and grabbing six rebounds in 36 minutes of play. These combined efforts led the Clippers to a 127-117 victory against the Bucks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Commends James Harden For Stellar Game
In the recent game against the Clippers, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo achieved a double-double. He tallied 36 points and secured 13 rebounds over 35 minutes of play. However, despite his strong showing, it was insufficient to overcome Harden’s exceptional performance. Antetokounmpo put any rivalry aside in the post-game press conference, commending Harden for his impressive game.
“Incredible. Incredible talent. One of the best players to ever play the game. He’s probably scored 25,000 points plus. Still able to get to his spots. Still able to help his team win. He’s an incredible talent,” Antetokounmpo said.
Giannis Antetokounmpo on James Harden:
— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) January 26, 2025
“Incredible. Incredible talent. One of the best players to ever play the game. He’s probably scored 25,000 points plus. Still able to get to his spots. Still able to help his team win. He’s an incredible talent.” pic.twitter.com/qKfTM1WEFb
With their recent victory, the Clippers are now in 6th place in the Western Conference standings. They currently have a record of 26 wins and 19 losses in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Their next game will be against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center.
