LOOK: Harden sets record in triple-double show

 

 

 

MANILA, Philippines – It was another historic night for the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player. 

James Harden delivered a sensational show anew to become the first league player with 4 career 50-point triple-doubles.

Harden’s monster performance of 50 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds powered the Rockets to a 126-111  victory over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, December 13 (Friday, December 14, Manila time).

 

James Harden had an UNREAL night in Houston.

: 50 PTS | 10 REB | 11 AST

Presented by @beatsbydre pic.twitter.com/qutpp9j3rY

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 14, 2018

 

Harden scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, when the Rockets – who led 90-88 through 3 periods – finally pulled away in a game that featured 13 lead changes and was tied 12 times.

He pulled down his 10th rebound with less than 90 seconds remaining for the 37th triple-double of his career.

 

The Beard was rolling in the first half!

19pts/5reb/5ast

Watch  pic.twitter.com/VsVIK4upSP

— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 14, 2018

 

It was Harden’s second triple-double of the season and his second 50-point game of what has been a frustrating campaign for the Rockets so far.

Houston led the league last season with 65 regular-season wins, but came into the contest next-to-last in the Western Conference.

But Harden expects the Rockets to continue to claw their way back toward .500, improving to 13-14.

“I just believe and trust in all my guys,” he said. “We’ll continue to build.”

Harden said early-season injuries and the addition of new players contributed to the shaky start to the season, but he remained confident the Rockets can be a force in the West.

 

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— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 14, 2018

 

The Beard always finding the Big Fella  pic.twitter.com/dvPyZBLi12

— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 14, 2018

 

Even before the game, though, Harden already stole the show when he rolled in the Toyota Center wearing a snakeskin long-sleeve button down and matching short-shorts. The outfit drew mixed reactions. 

 

"OH MY GOD."

Chuck’s not feeling James Harden’s pregame look  pic.twitter.com/0hWbiFF0Bl

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 14, 2018

 

Versace shorts in December. Shouts out to Texas. pic.twitter.com/3CaP2QG47F

— LeagueFits  (@leaguefits) December 14, 2018

 

On court, though, Harden made sure to get everyone talking for all the right reasons.

In January, Harden also made history when he scored 60 points – a career-high and franchise-record – on top of 11 assists and 10 rebounds for the first ever 60-point triple-double in NBA history.

 

 

 

– With a report from Agence France-Presse