Im from Houston and Harden is a legend. No they couldn't get it done against Golden State but game 1 was a reminder of how Harden got this level. Great start for Philly.
It is stunning to see Harden so masterful in the midrange. A long way from his Rockets days, we are witnessing one of the most versatile players ever. Former MVP for a reason.
@@alexescutia4805 That's Mike D'Antoni for ya. He did great mentoring Harden to play at a faster pace but at some point you need to let your star player be a hooper. Can't put a limit on his game
Don't buy the media narrative. On the whole, he has historically been very good in the playoffs. One game at Home against San Antonio was worse than awful and a few other games were less than brilliant, but he beat GSWs more times in the playoffs than any other player, and he didn't have a lot of help.
@@lilbfrom094princeton8 Don't hold your breath for Embid to return. Sprained ACL is a 4-6 week recovery. To play on it risks needing surgery that would be devastating for him at this stage of his career.
@@TheSpadre he just had bad close out gms in all his playoff gms ppl forget how much he balled in 2018 but wet the bed in gm 6 and 7 that over shadowed his 2018 run
@@detelina9365 3 out of the 5 games he scored 30 points on good efficiency. No player is going to do well every game no matter who they are. You're reaching.
Best playoff game ever carried them this was regular season Houston james so happy for him couldn't have done it vs a better team 👏 beautiful 45 pts 6 ast 17-30 Fg 7-14 3pt
I can't remember another player in nba history who has been able to completely change play styles to fit each team he played on. From 6th man to one of the best scorers ever and then to one of the best playmakers ever. Not only change but to be able to go back and forth is so impressive.
He is so underrated and hated by many... at least he is not a flopper, like Lebron... he was 1st in assists this season, that's why Embiid scored so much. Harden could score a lot more, if he was not forced to play on Embiid...
Shout out to James Harden. I didn’t think they could get it done tonight without Jojo, but man was Harden amazing. He will need to be close to what he was tonight until Joel Embiid comes back.
Harden is still unstoppable with the permission to fire at mid range... Can't imagine how good he could be during his prime in the Rockets if he could do so.
@@Byronic19134 Straight up, that one play when he hit em with the dribble move, totally lost him and took it to the rack for free was sooooo sweet to watch.
3:33 dude shot 36% on 13 attempts shooting shots like this every singe play. Top 5 3pt shooter ever just hope he gets his respect once he passes Ray Allen in 3s
What I like about Harden's offense right now is he is already taking mid range shots. In crucial moments, it is really essential to be a 3 level scorer wherein you can score anywhere from the court.
He has always had this ability in the regular season. I really hope he can keep it up in the playoffs to help his legacy. Unfortunately, he has had so many duds in the playoffs, but this was incredible!
I knew someone was gonna have to step up and take charge and drop 40-50 on their rival team or go home early. 35 PPG AVG is a must in this playoffs. Top teams getting bumped off by the lower teams. I only watch the Lakers, but no one can miss any game this year it's crazy entertaining.
People think that because he defers to Embiid and Maxey to facilitate more that he can’t score. Best believe there is still a league leading scorer in there when needed.
Love or hate him, Harden been one of the most humble, just play the game & move on type of players for so long now! Been a Harden fan since 2011 OKC day's!
Is there anything better than kevin harlan yelling "GOOOOOD" at a clutch shot during the 4th quarter of a playoff game. Injuries aside these nba playoffs have been insane
What a performance!!! Harden deserved a game like this on his brilliant career
Yes he did!
- No Embiid
- At Boston
Harden had the best Playoff game of his career! Turned back the clock!!!
I would pick his other 45 points over SUPERRRR team GSW.
@@owamagno26 over klay
Of his career? You must didn’t watch James in Houston .. Dude has had some CRAZY games/moments
@D D yea but no one seen this coming tonight back then it was kinda expected
I read this comment like in 5 different channels
So much hate for this man, and for what? Appreciate him while we still can.
That's right man, Harden is one of the greatest scorers ever
Im from Houston and Harden is a legend. No they couldn't get it done against Golden State but game 1 was a reminder of how Harden got this level. Great start for Philly.
@freemind1366 and they probly would have beaten gsw if cp3 stayed fit.
@@St3phenking13 Only team that were able to match up with that GS lineup. A shame they didn’t get a ring so people might forget.
no hate for harden, only westbrick who can't carry
Harden turned back the hands of time and put this team on his back 💪. 45 pts Fear The Beard 😤.
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@@thepoisonouspotato3631What's good bro 🙏. Yeah I remember you and I see you post a lot as well. Hopefully everything is good with you overall 👍.
He's only 33 bro. 33 year olds can still play! People forgot because his role has shifted to distributor, but with Embiid gone he had to turn up.
What happened to Embiid
I'm really happy for James. So many people have been tearing him up and I hope he continues to do well.
It is stunning to see Harden so masterful in the midrange. A long way from his Rockets days, we are witnessing one of the most versatile players ever. Former MVP for a reason.
He had a middie but idk if it was him or his coach he just switched to only 3’s or paint
@@alexescutia4805 That's Mike D'Antoni for ya. He did great mentoring Harden to play at a faster pace but at some point you need to let your star player be a hooper. Can't put a limit on his game
harden put away the middy in ‘18…he always had it…
Hopefully James Harden can continue playing like this in the playoffs
Doesn’t need to. All he needed to do was steal one game on the road while Embiid is out.
Don't buy the media narrative. On the whole, he has historically been very good in the playoffs. One game at Home against San Antonio was worse than awful and a few other games were less than brilliant, but he beat GSWs more times in the playoffs than any other player, and he didn't have a lot of help.
@@lilbfrom094princeton8 Embiid is out for the ehole series
@@lilbfrom094princeton8 Don't hold your breath for Embid to return. Sprained ACL is a 4-6 week recovery. To play on it risks needing surgery that would be devastating for him at this stage of his career.
@@TheSpadre he just had bad close out gms in all his playoff gms ppl forget how much he balled in 2018 but wet the bed in gm 6 and 7 that over shadowed his 2018 run
Sixers tricked Harden into thinking he was still in Houston with these red jerseys 😭😭
Might as well wear them at home too
no for me if harden prepares his mind to be scorer, beware of him. Harden just need to stay out of his comfort zone.
He's so old he didn't understand haha
😂😂
😂😂😂
Steph putting up 50, Harden putting up 45, Russ playing great and still getting knocked in the first round, I feel like we have went back in time.
Russ had 3/18 shooting in two out of five games, pure greatness
@@detelina9365 3 out of the 5 games he scored 30 points on good efficiency. No player is going to do well every game no matter who they are. You're reaching.
And LeBron had a monster double double 22 points 20 rebounds!!
Mandela effect in 2023 😮
@@detelina9365 This is classic hating at it finest😂😂
Lets Go Harden!!! I am a HUGE Rockets fan and I am so happy to see him play like this
The disrespect harden gets is unwarranted... hes a legend of the game and he reminded everyone who doubts him who he is.
I can't Believe James Harden hit the dagger it was amazing to see just like the Trae Young shot
Bro that shot took my soul fr!!! I was cheering for him to take a 2 and he took that swish 3, dude crazy a legend fr!!!
@@okendo011 same bro it was legendary
He's been doing that his entire career. Yes, even in the playoffs. Don't buy the media narrative, his record is better than they preach.
@@TheSpadre if it wasn’t for the warriors he should have at least 1 ring
@@SIRKskywalker At least, and if it weren't for the media bias against him, he'd have two more MVP trophies too.
I just knew he was gonna make that last shot
We are witnessing an all time great
Legacy defining moment for real
Best playoff game ever carried them this was regular season Houston james so happy for him couldn't have done it vs a better team 👏 beautiful
45 pts 6 ast 17-30 Fg 7-14 3pt
I can't remember another player in nba history who has been able to completely change play styles to fit each team he played on. From 6th man to one of the best scorers ever and then to one of the best playmakers ever. Not only change but to be able to go back and forth is so impressive.
Fr this guy is the ultimate guard. Amazing scorer and amazing playmaker.
He is so underrated and hated by many... at least he is not a flopper, like Lebron... he was 1st in assists this season, that's why Embiid scored so much. Harden could score a lot more, if he was not forced to play on Embiid...
Shout out to James Harden. I didn’t think they could get it done tonight without Jojo, but man was Harden amazing. He will need to be close to what he was tonight until Joel Embiid comes back.
man i used to pray for times like this, houston harden is back
Harden is still unstoppable with the permission to fire at mid range... Can't imagine how good he could be during his prime in the Rockets if he could do so.
He shot a ton of floaters vs mid range jumpers for like a 3 year stretch. Other than that harden always had that midrange step back or spin stepbsck
Flashback. In case anyone forgot how good this guy can be. A constant reminder of how good OKC might have been.
might have been better than the warriors with KD man
The owner was too cheap. The greatest mismanagement of talent ever by ownership of NBA team.
@@kevtn8 agreed
Whenever you feel like a gigantic fuck up, always remember that OKC gave away JAMES HARDEN for Kendrick Perkins.
Now they all back together in clippers without the snake kd
He did this while getting no calls
should have been like 55 if the refs called all the fouls
This is cap. Harden got called for Horford being a dumbass and jumping on him, so they called Harden for an offensive foul.
@@Byronic19134 read my comment again
45 points in playoffs and playing with a good team like Celtics, man this is huge, Fear the BEARD.
He had one of the best perimeter defenders in the league, Jaylen Brown, out there looking like he was figure skating.
@@Byronic19134 Straight up, that one play when he hit em with the dribble move, totally lost him and took it to the rack for free was sooooo sweet to watch.
Respect. Coming from a hater of your game in the past
vintage harden, you just love to see it
Dude out here playing like he in a Houston jersey. I need my sixers to keep this up
I remember Harden playing on the rockets against the warriors. Dude was legit scary.
“Allow me to reintroduce myself my name is Harden”
Name is Jay, Aims for the Hard end...pause.
James Harden showing that he could still be a top scorer in the league if he wanted to be.
3:33 dude shot 36% on 13 attempts shooting shots like this every singe play. Top 5 3pt shooter ever just hope he gets his respect once he passes Ray Allen in 3s
Top 2 next season
James Harden deserves his money! Lets not forget who we're talking about here. Dude's resume speaks for itself
Harden with the step back mid ranges again, I could cry
Finally what I been waiting for since the trade. Harden is now a 76er and I’m appreciative let’s keep the pressure on them
What I like about Harden's offense right now is he is already taking mid range shots. In crucial moments, it is really essential to be a 3 level scorer wherein you can score anywhere from the court.
When this dude stay focus, he can't be stop..
He has always had this ability in the regular season. I really hope he can keep it up in the playoffs to help his legacy. Unfortunately, he has had so many duds in the playoffs, but this was incredible!
Harden's mid range shot is one of the most beutiful things i have ever seen
Harden is on the zone 🔥
Imagine Without Embiid and we choked in the last minutes I know it's 1 game but this is concerning for us Hawks series opened my eyes speechless 🤬
Good sixers in 6
Losing to the Sixers without Embiid shouldn't happen. Hope the Sixers win the series.
@@Yute01 i mean they do have a better record without Embiid.
@@argc Fr?
@@Vladomination-1946 i wouldn't doubt it, ppl play us differently witout embiid lmao
If the Sixers can get past the Celtics, this is Harden's best chance to get a chip
James Harden is so good he makes it look boring sometimes 😂
Fr
James Harden saved his best career game for a good damn time
I think there is no player in this generation deserves a ring more than James harden , Houston harden was something else .
Leking fun btw
45 pts with only 4 fts lol insane performance from the Beard
This was awesome with James Harden did
really happy for Harden and I wasn't even a big fan of his. But he deserves great playoff moments.
Vitange Harden doing his thing 💪🏾🔥
Harden's game highlights have always been elite
I knew someone was gonna have to step up and take charge and drop 40-50 on their rival team or go home early. 35 PPG AVG is a must in this playoffs. Top teams getting bumped off by the lower teams. I only watch the Lakers, but no one can miss any game this year it's crazy entertaining.
Curry and Harden
Still the best pg sg in the world🤭
that 09 draft
This was a masterpiece from The Beard. Feels good to say that about him. It’s been a while
Houston Harden. whole Philly team were tight defensively & ran the floor well. great win.
Was waiting for this such a long time. Happy for the Beard
When he implements the midrange in his game he’s probably the most unstoppable. Vintage harden first year in Houston harden
何度でも不死鳥のように蘇ってくる漢！
カッコ良すぎて泣いた😭
The title for this episode:
"When the Celtics woke the sleeping giant"
I am so happy for James Harden! 💪💪💪
People think that because he defers to Embiid and Maxey to facilitate more that he can’t score. Best believe there is still a league leading scorer in there when needed.
The shot at 2:10 You know you're fucking winning when shit like that is happening
Harden and his friends will be NBA Champion this year...👑🏀
I haven't seen James Harden put up and hit threes like this since the Rockets
Some may forget.. He was MVP of the league just a few years ago 😅
Harden was absolutely phenomenal!!! What a magnificent performance!!!
Literally the James Harden show with walk-in 3s 😂
Love or hate him, Harden been one of the most humble, just play the game & move on type of players for so long now! Been a Harden fan since 2011 OKC day's!
It’s the sneakers 👟, them vol 7 is tough 🔥
this was insane 😭
Haha he just dropped 45 5 months ago and now paired with 3 other quiet and drama free hall of famers . Clip gang or don’t bang
Bro ppl tripping like he's washed mf's gon learn
How has the trade been working out? 4 straight L’s since trading for harden lol😂
How about now
@@ning726it’s working out good
James Harden a FLAMETHROWER
Esse Haden é um monstro, e despertou nos play offs. Azar dos Celtics pois ele joga demais. 😂😂😂😂
Harden did all but the philly coaching staff and embid was offf.. couldn't do anything . Still harden gets the blame...
Love the way he attacked the midrange
Hardens best ever playoff performance 👌👌👌
THE REAL HARDEN IS BACK👏💪💪
Gotta give a like ! Rockets Harden is back !
It’s good to see harden wearing a red jersey again
Houston we have contact, Harden again!
When he took “the last shot” too seriously
As a sixers fan and a Celtics fan, good hustling from both teams good effort Celtics ya was close, James good hustling 45pts and the win in gm1
I wish I appreciated this man more in Houston…
Goosebumps
What an insane performance! 🔥
AT 2:55 I WAS WATCHING LIVE LIKE “ YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS!!!”
GOOOOOD! Harlan with the classic voice
Beirdo DROPS 45 Points! that's enough to impress even Brooks!
Where are the haters?
Thank you James 👑
This man wants to play THIS style of basketball. That's why he wants out
He COOKED DA WHOLE TEAM....🫡💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Bravo, Mr. Harden!
Ladies and gentlemen: the GOAT.
Best performance of his career I'll give him this one
Vintage Game 1 Harden
If harden is the first option in offense he can unlesh his talent....
One of the best 3 point shooters and scorers of all time 🔥
Харден легенда навсегда!!!))
Damn harden out partying all night and still glitching out there wow 🤩
Is there anything better than kevin harlan yelling "GOOOOOD" at a clutch shot during the 4th quarter of a playoff game. Injuries aside these nba playoffs have been insane
He is a former mvp !! Happy to see him winning!!
Best playoffs ive seen in my generation!
That man harden turn back the clock 💯💯💯
James Harden!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Glad Harden brought back the midrange
Ageee. He been taking quite a few middies all szn