#1 James Harden vs Miami Heat - 58 points

Stat line: 58 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals and a block on 50.0 % shooting

No surprises here. It is James Harden who had the best performance this year for the Rockets when he scored 58 points and led an incredible Rockets comeback from 21 points down in the third quarter to beat the Miami Heat 121-118.
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He was aggressive and attacked the rim on several occasions, showing his offensive prowess. The defending MVP also had the highest assists (10) that night, to go along with his 7 rebounds.
Harden, who is known for his ability to draw a lot of fouls, went 18-for-18 from the charity stripe. His 58 points are the most points scored ever by a player against the New York Knicks. With the Heat leading 103-113 in the fourth quarter, the 29-year-old scored 10 points on a 14-0 run and shifted the momentum on the Rockets' side.
Final Score: Houston Rockets 121 - 118 Miami Heat
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