Yes he did! He said Lou Will. It is crazy that people just dismiss what Harden is doing on a nightly basis.
In 24 of the last 27 games, Harden has scored 35 or more. That's 89%. So During his streak, he's basically scoring 35 or more 90% of the time. And he scored 40+ in nearly 60% of those games. That is utterly incomprehensible. Not to mention his defense.
mayority of these are 40 + points games couple of 32 points games couple of 35 points games several 35+ games few of 50+ points games one 60+ piece and thats about it
I love this streak. And love how after EACH GAME Harden gets more good press. Certainly helps his MVP campaign. Really hope he can get the streak past 31 games.
And it's not like NBA players have no pride to let Harden do this on a nightly basis, it's that they can't stop him no matter the tactics. We are witnessing greatness people!
OK, let's do just +20pt games: Aside from Harden, here is the # of Players this year who have scored 20 in 26 straight games... Spoiler like, non