Harden Breaks NBA Record In Clippers’ Loss To Timberwolves

Los Angeles Clippers Shooting Guard James Harden became the 10th highest scorer in NBA history in their 109-106 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Starting the night 11th on the all-time list, Harden passed Carmelo Anthony’s total of 28,289 points in the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Harden finished with 34 points, taking his career total to 28,303 – 293 behind Shaquille O’Neal in ninth.

He described the feat as an honour, and a testament to his hard work.

Harden said: “It’s a blessing – a testament to the work I’ve put in.

“It’s an honour, especially with somebody like Carmelo, who’s done so much greatness for this league.”

The American is regarded as one of the greatest shooting guards and scorers in NBA history.

Naz Reid scored a three-pointer with 13 seconds left to give the Timberwolves a fifth straight win and condemn the Clippers to a seventh defeat in eight games.

Julius Randle scored 24 points and Reid 19 off the bench for the Timberwolves, who are sixth in the Western Conference. The Clippers are second bottom.

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a 99-94 home defeat by the Golden State Warriors.

Without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and Al Horford, the Warriors gave Pat Spencer his NBA debut at Rocket Arena.

The 29-year-old, who came through the development league four years ago, scored 19 points and landed a three-pointer with 72 seconds remaining to open up a five-point lead.

The Warriors are eighth in the Western Conference and the Cavaliers eighth in the West.

In 2021, Harden was honored as one of the league’s top 75 players by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

He is also a two-time member of the United States national team, winning gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2014 FIBA World Cup.