James Harden Said Scoring Streak Was Out Of Necessity

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Harden is just trying to help out his team.

James Harden has been tearing up the NBA this year and honestly, it's been one spectacular show. Harden already won NBA MVP last season and it appears as though he is well on his way to repeating. Harden has been on a pretty massic scoring streak as of late, scoring 30 points or more in his last 31 games. The only player to have had a longer streak is Wilt Chamberlain. It's pretty easy to say that Harden is in great company with that one. During an interview with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, Harden spoke about the streak and explained how he's just trying to make sure the team can win games.

"The scoring streak is obviously amazing, but it's something that I just had to do because of our situation," Harden explained. "We had all the injuries and guys in and out of the lineup and things like that. So I think the streak just started happening, and now it's like something to talk about. But it's not something that I'm really honestly focused on. That's something I have to do in order to give us a chance to win the game."

Harden has averaged 41.5 points during his streak and has helped the Rockets get to a 33-24 record in the Western Conference.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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