On New Years Eve, James Harden is the most prolific player in NBA history. He has the most points, 3pts, and free throws ever on NYE and is 2nd in Assists and steals. This guy plays almost every NYE and balls out, then hits the Vegas strip for the countdown. The greatest basketball performance I've ever seen in person was Harden NYE 2016 when he dropped 53pt,17ast, & 16 reb in regulation. With how Harden is playing now, I expect another 30+pt triple double Hopefully he stays away from the strip clubs and stays masked up. Also, why do the Rockets play every NYE?
No Jinxes, just straight facts! Harden is gonna Harden. NYE is Harden's night tell me someone better on NYE ever in NBA history. Just another reminder about Hardens greatness. I was a little off with my prediction only 33/6/8, (Wall must be hurting his reb #s lol) but we got the W. Also, the Rockets can win even if Harden has a bad night. If you want to see near jinxes check the game thread to see all the easy win predictions.
The tradition of Rockets playing on New Year Eve I believe is somehow related to Yao. Because of time zone difference, Rockets game will be seen in morning time in most Asia countries on New Year day and NBA think this will be a very good marketing chance.