James Harden passes Kobe Bryant in all-time assist list

Keith Pompey: James Harden has passed Kobe Bryant for 32nd on the all-time assists list with 6,307 Source: Twitter @PompeyOnSixers What’s the buzz on Twitter? Lauren Rosen @ LaurenMRosen A very fun first quarter of basketball in Phoenix. The …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
A very fun first quarter of basketball in Phoenix. The @Philadelphia 76ers lead, 39-37, at the end of Q1.
Embiid: 15 PTS / 4 REB
Harden: 7 PTS / 4 AST
Harris: 7 PTS / 3 REB – 6:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Harden 3. #Suns down eight. – 6:33 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Sixers’ offensive execution has been excellent so far, Embiid with a couple of good reads out of the middle of the floor + Harden has done a good job picking spots. Will likely have to live without both at some point coming up, though – 6:30 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Some nice passes by Embiid and Harden in the early going when the double has come. High-level hoops. – 6:29 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jae Crowder already has 2 fouls, now Deandre Ayton picks up his second on a James Harden iso – 6:27 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden has passed Kobe Bryant for 32nd on the all-time assists list with 6,307 – 6:20 PM
Serge Ibaka @sergeibaka
Kobe will forever be @ecambage ‘s GOAT. Check the new #howhungryareyou episode on Youtube: https://t.co/cJ2uPEkjDk and on @sportsnet in Canada: https://t.co/doxkuB7CMb pic.twitter.com/A9nm9U2lez1:33 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Matisse Thybulle gave credit to James Harden for helping him become more dynamic on the offensive end #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/26/mat… via @SixersWire1:12 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tobias Harris has had to make the most adjustments to this new offense since James Harden arrived. Doc Rivers gave him credit for continuing to make those adjustments. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/26/doc… via @SixersWire1:09 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
PJ Tucker is wearing @DeMar DeRozan’s “Drew-Aid” Kobe 4s today, inspired by the @DrewLeague’s go-to drink. pic.twitter.com/z58JSAN29y7:59 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Give Em To Me! I want your predictions for tomorrow’s game between the #Sixers vs. #Phoenix #Suns game. I want the winning team, final score and points for Joel Embiid, James Harden and Chris Paul and Devin Booker. #NBA      #PhilaUnite – 6:03 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Since joining the Sixers, James Harden said his health is “heading in the right direction.” But after dealing with hamstring injuries the past two seasons, will Harden stay durable? My dispatch on the efforts Harden & Sixers have made to improve his health https://t.co/Y1yK27SEtQ pic.twitter.com/jVo3CkwoTR3:06 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Daryl Morey and James Harden have close ties to Kelvin Sampson — and aren’t surprised by his #Houston success inquirer.com/sixers/kelvin-… via @phillyinquirer #Sixers2:23 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden, Joel Embiid provide a happy homecoming for Doc Rivers in Sixers’ 122-97 victory over Clippers | Analysis inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBA2:22 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
James Harden had himself a big night in LA last night. He reacted to what allowed him to have success on the offensive end. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/26/jam… via @SixersWire12:40 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
James Harden last night:
✅ 29 PTS
✅ 15 REB
✅ 7 AST
✅ 11-11 FT
Harden has recorded at least 25p/5r/5a in 304 games, the second-most such games among active players.
It’s the 277th time he’s made at least 10 free throws in a game, the fourth-most such games in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/i6Z4zrQyBN10:21 AM

JD Shaw @JShawNBA
NBA’s best from March 25:
– K. Thompson: 37 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast
– T. Young: 33 pts, 15 ast, 2 stl
– K. Porzingis: 30 pts, 10 reb, 2 blk
– J. Butler: 30 pts, 7 reb, 7 ast
– J. Harden: 29 pts, 15 reb, 7 ast
– J. Embiid: 27 pts, 10 reb, 28 min
– Mil. Bridges: 26 pts, 11 reb, 4 ast – 9:59 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden, Joel Embiid provide a happy homecoming for Doc Rivers in Sixers’ 122-97 victory over Clippers | Analysis inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 9:48 AM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
LAX ➡️ PHX
😊😊😊
Fun fact: James Harden and I were at Arizona State at the same time. So it was a blast reminiscing about those formative years (and his upbringing in LA) with those who actually knew him then 👇🏼
trib.al/dIwXinq8:45 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden, Joel Embiid provide a happy homecoming for Doc Rivers in Sixers’ 122-97 victory over Clippers | Analysis inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 3:28 AM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Doc Rivers on the Sixers starters: “Outside of [Embiid and Harden], Tobias is getting more comfortable. He’s shooting the ball well.”
Said the players called a couple post-ups for Harris that he scored on. pic.twitter.com/xg9TjWt5h62:38 AM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Fatigued and flailing: Clippers routed by 76ers’ James Harden, Joel Embiid ocregister.com/2022/03/25/cli…2:34 AM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid and James Harden have a giggle fest after Harden drops a “pause” during Embiid’s answer. pic.twitter.com/y2qf1j8grG2:00 AM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden, Joel Embiid provide a happy homecoming for Doc Rivers in #Sixers’ 122-97 victory over #Clippers | Analysis inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 1:20 AM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers finish off the LA road sweep with a comfortable 122-97 win over the Clippers. 29-15-7 for James Harden, 27-10 in 28 minutes for Joel Embiid and an electric Bball Paul garbage time.
Sixers are now 46-27. Easy schedule after these next two: at Phoenix, home vs. Milwaukee. – 12:58 AM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
FINAL: Sixers 122, Clippers 97. After a fairly uninspired win against the Lakers two nights ago, the Sixers put a thrashing on the Clips tonight. Harden with 29-15-7. Embiid with 27 and 10. Sixers scored 21 points off 15 Clippers turnovers.
Nine regular-season games to go. – 12:55 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
James Harden tonight:
29 PTS
15 REB
7 AST
+29 +/-
The Sixers are half a game back from the East first seed. pic.twitter.com/DbKcHERB0012:42 AM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Harden will fall 1 point short of his first 30-point night as a Sixer. Not a bad game, though. 29-15-7 – 12:42 AM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Paul Reed now in the game for the Sixers, who have a 105-81 lead with less than six to play. Sixers would surely love for Embiid and Harden to be done for the night. – 12:41 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
The rotation in the second half for Sixers seems better. When Embiid sits, Harden gets to play with both Green and Niang. I like that idea. Not wed to Shake and DeAndre as the other two but worth tinkering. – 12:35 AM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
James Harden’s 15 rebounds (!) tonight mark a new season-high, with 8 minutes left to play. – 12:35 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
76ers lead Clippers 93-71, and it’s looking like Clippers will be headed for a 5th straight loss.
James Harden and Joel Embiid with 27 points each. – 12:28 AM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 93, Clippers 71 at the end of the third. Embiid and Harden both have 27-point double-doubles. Sixers have scored 19 points off 13 Clippers turnovers and also have a 40-31 rebounding advantage. – 12:27 AM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @Philadelphia 76ers lead the Clippers, 64-43, at halftime.
Harden: 25 PTS / 11 REB / 2 AST
Embiid: 17 PTS / 7 REB
Thybulle: 8 PTS / 2 STL – 11:51 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden with 25 points and 11 rebounds in the first half. Embiid with 17 points and seven rebounds, as the Sixers lead 64-43 at the break. – 11:47 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Philly 64, Clips 43 | Half | Clippers open 15 for 45 from the floor — with Marcus and Reggie combining to go 2 for 16.
In his first game against the Clips as a 76er, James Harden has 25 points (6-11) and 11 rebounds in 20 minutes. He’s 9-9 from the line.
Embiid has 17 and 7. – 11:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
At halftime, it’s James Harden/Joel Embiid 42, Clippers 43.
Unfortunately for LA, other 76ers have scored as well.
No team has been worse than the Clippers in first halves over the last 3 weeks, and that continues tonight with 76ers up 64-43 at half.
And 76ers only shot 38.5%. – 11:46 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Two stats that stand out that half for the Sixers: The obvious one is 25 points on 11 shots for James Harden. The other is that the Sixers starting lineup was +15 in about nine minutes.
Sixers have some real depth issues, but that group continues to maul everyone. – 11:45 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftome: Sixers 64, Clippers 43. Both teams are shooting under 40 percent, but Harden (25 points, 11 rebounds) and Embiid (17 points, 7 rebounds) are absolutely dominating. Sixers also have 11 points off 8 Clippers turnovers. – 11:45 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Clippers lead Harden and Embiid by just a point at halftime.
Down to the Sixers by 21, unfortunately – 11:45 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
James Harden scored 25 points and Joel Embiid has 17 in the first half. The Clippers’ entire team has one more point than the Sixers’ star duo at the half. Sixers up 64-43 at intermission. – 11:45 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
James Harden looking reallllll comfortable out there tonight.
His first half (!):
25 PTS / 11 REB / 2 AST
4-8 3fg / 9-9 FT – 11:42 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
James Harden has been terrific tonight. This is probably the best he’s looked since he got here. The triples are falling, he’s getting into the paint, he’s getting to the line, there’s a swagger, and this is a great sign for the team. #Sixers11:39 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Clippers cut the deficit to 13 but then James Harden hit a technical FT and then 2 3-pointers and then an old-fashioned 3-point play and Sixers’ lead is back up to 60-39. – 11:38 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Harden is out here destroying the Clippers. He’s up to 23 points after ta three-point play with 1:31 left in the half. Sixers lead 60-39 – 11:38 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Best Harden has looked since his first 5 games with PHI. – 11:38 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
This is just a monster offensive half from James Harden. – 11:38 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
James Harden cookin’. He’s got 20 on 5-of-8 shooting, 4-of-7 from 3 and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. Absolutely looking for his shot tonight. – 11:37 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Sixers blowing the doors off the Clippers when Joel is on the floor. But then their reluctance to just spread the floor for Harden with shooters when Embiid really stymies them. – 11:31 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
After some adventurous bench minutes, Joel Embiid and James Harden re-enter the game to help restore order. Philadelphia up 46-28 after that Furkan Korkmaz triple set up by Embiid on the glass. #Sixers11:29 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Embiid has to be wondering a) why James Harden is sitting next to him on the bench as the Clippers make a predictable run and b) what DeAndre Jordan has over Doc – 11:21 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
76ers led by as many as 21 points in first quarter, and lead Clippers 35-19 after former Clipper Tobias Harris beats buzzer on set post-FT play.
Joel Embiid and James Harden are outscoring Clippers by themselves. And for third straight game, Clippers down 10+ after 12 minutes. pic.twitter.com/jR1GaIFkyO11:11 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers lead, 35-19, after one quarter. Embiid with 11 points and four rebounds. Harden has 10 points and five rebounds. Thybulle with six points, Harris five and Milton three. The Sixers are shooting 11-for-22 and 3-7 on threes. – 11:11 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Tobias Harris sinks a 3-pointer at the buzzer to effectively erase Luke Kennard’s three free throws and extend Philly’s lead to 35-19 at the end of the first quarter.
No Clipper has more than Hartentstein’s 5.
Embiied (11) and Harden (10) are 6-11 from the field so far. – 11:11 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 35, Clippers 19 at the end of the first. Sixers led by as many as 21 in the period, then the Clippers made a push on the (mostly) Sixers’ second unit before that 3 by Harris at the buzzer. Harden (10 and 5) and Embiid (11 and 4) both playing like stars right now. – 11:10 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Excellent opening quarter for Joel Embiid and James Harden. Embiid with 11 on 4/7 shooting with 4 rebounds and Harden with 10 and 5 rebounds. Philly up big on the Clippers in LA. #Sixers11:08 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Not sure if that was Harden showcasing some speed or RoCo just being incapable of staying in front of anyone who can put the ball on the deck, but Harden blew him right off the court with that drive. – 11:03 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Light work early for the @Philadelphia 76ers, who lead, 21-7, after 7 minutes of play.
Harden: 8 PTS / 4 REB
Thybulle: 6 PTS / 2 STL
Embiid: 5 PTS / 4 REB – 10:56 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
A very aggressive start for James Harden early. This has been something Doc Rivers has been trying to get him to do since they acquired him. This is a good start. #Sixers10:53 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Harden head-butts the basket after that and-1. Just feels like he’s got more oomph than in recent game. Up to 8 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist. – 10:53 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden with the step-three followed by a block, leading to an assist to Matisse Thybulle. Then Thybulle gets a breakaway dunk on the next possession. #Sixers lead 9-5. – 10:46 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Philly on a quick 9-0 run after the Clippers scored the 1st 5 points. James Harden with a step back triple, he hit Matisse Thybulle on an alley-oop, and Thybulle has a steal and a slam. #Sixers10:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
76ers defense turned up, with Matisse Thybulle getting back to back break dunks following a Reggie Jackson pick-six and a James Harden block of a Nicolas Batum 3.
9-5 76ers lead with 8:55 left in first quarter. – 10:46 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
James Harden buries his first off-the-dribble 3, then tosses the lob to Thybulle for the alley-oop slam. Good sign for him early on. – 10:44 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Heat have lost to:
Sixers, less Embiid and Harden
Warriors, less Curry, Green, and Thompson
Knicks, blowing a 15-point lead going into 4Q
MIL now .5 back of the 1-seed; PHI, BOS both 1 game back.
A brutal week in South FL. – 10:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Heat have lost 3 straight games to:
— Sixers without Embiid/Harden
— Warriors without Steph/Klay/Dray
— Knicks without Randle
They had a 4Q lead in all 3 games. pic.twitter.com/2sctK2tKsJ10:34 PM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
LUE
Nicolas Batum
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Amir Coffey
Reggie Jackson
DOC
Matisse Thybulle
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
James Harden – 10:09 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Kobe, the basketball shoe, is back and the Rockets are glad ift.tt/dYQ3nAj8:18 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
There is a guy on Raptors Reddit claiming he wouldn’t trade Scottie Barnes for prime Kobe Bryant or any other player in the last 20 years. God, I love Raptors Reddit. – 5:14 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
With the Nike+Kobe deal news yesterday, was going down memory lane on my old Kobe Q&A interviews from 2009/10.
Kobe 4 & his Nike series: https://t.co/O6DSUBXEka
Kobe 5 & the quest for the perfect shoe: https://t.co/2QzJ46lya6 pic.twitter.com/MA7pVS6a4N3:23 PM

The Ringer @ringernba
Nike and the Kobe estate coming to an agreement is great news for sneaker fans worldwide.
#FullCourtFits with @BigWos: https://t.co/oIknIyK9Yx pic.twitter.com/ZYmh3iuern2:03 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Sixers’ James Harden backs teammate Joel Embiid for MVP: ‘He deserves it, man’
cbssports.com/nba/news/sixer…1:09 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
James Harden touts Joel Embiid for MVP award – ‘He deserves it, man’ espn.com/nba/story/_/id…10:54 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players in NBA history to average 25/5/5 with a .800 record or better:
Bird (1985-86)*
Jordan (1991-92)*
Barkley (1992-93)*
LeBron (2008-09)*
LeBron (2012-13)*
Steph (2015-16)*
Steph (2017-18)
Harden (2017-18)*
Giannis (2019-20)*
Booker this season
*Won MVP pic.twitter.com/444BzckSxa9:59 AM

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Who are the most influential NBA players ever? I polled a mix of 52 former and current NBA players to find out. Five of the top 10 are Lakers. Find out where Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson and others finished on @HoopsHype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-play…9:33 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
The @Toronto Raptors Fred VanVleet made two 3P in last night’s win over the Cavs.
Why is that noteworthy? He has made multiple 3P in each of his last 38 games, the fourth-longest such streak in NBA history:
53 – Stephen Curry
50 – Curry
40 – Paul George
38 – VanVleet
37 – James Harden pic.twitter.com/5VhPnb9mGh9:21 AM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kobe Bryant’s estate reaches new deal with Nike
sportando.basketball/en/kobe-bryant…7:14 AM
Didi Louzada @Didi
I already need some Kobe shoes 🤤🔥 – 12:31 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story from @Nick DePaula: Nike and the Kobe Bryant estate will relaunch the Lakers star’s footwear and apparel line. Proceeds will benefit the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation espn.com/nba/story/_/id…10:44 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
James Harden is not listed on the Sixers’ injury report for tomorrow’s game at the Clippers. He got kneed in the quad during last night’s win over the Lakers and briefly left the game but returned. – 8:06 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Interrupt the Nova game for quick injury report status:
After respective injury scares last night, neither Joel Embiid nor James Harden are listed on the injury report for PHI vs LAC tomorrow night.
Robert Covington questionable for the Clips with a sprained right hand. – 8:01 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
The 1st shoe to release in the new Kobe & Nike partnership will honor his daughter Gianna, who would have turned 16 on May 1, 2022
“The Kobe 6 Protro ‘Mambacita Sweet 16’ will honor Gigi Bryant. All proceeds from the shoe will benefit the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation.” pic.twitter.com/pgT4Ab4s5g7:23 PM

Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
This makes me smile. Nike had to do right by Kobe & his family after all he provided that company. Glad they could reconcile. Made too much sense from a business perspective & a right-thing-to-do perspective. pic.twitter.com/YbaMpxPF0Q7:21 PM

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