Harden has been on a tear as late.
James Harden put up a whopping 44 factors within the Houston Rockets 118-110 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday evening. Harden has been taking part in as a one-man military whereas Chris Paul has been injured which have led many to declare the Rockets star because the season MVP, an honor he was capable of win final yr. Regardless of his nice play, NBA legend Kobe Bryant commented on Harden’s type play and the way it is not sustainable or conducive to successful a championship.
“I do not suppose that type is ever going to win championships,” Bryant instructed Rachel Nichols ESPN. “However, on the identical time, it’s a must to preserve your staff’s head above water to win video games, so it’s a must to do what it’s a must to do to win video games, and he is doing that, proper?”
After Monday evening’s recreation, Harden spoke to reporters about Kobe’s feedback and truly agreed with him.
“This manner that we’re taking part in, will not occur within the playfs,” Harden defined. “It will not get us to the place we wish to go.”
The Houston Rockets could also be injury-riddled, however they’ve nonetheless been capable of win video games and transfer up within the standings. Harden and the Rockets boast a 31-22 report and are ranked fifth within the Western Convention.