The Hair clippers resigned James Harden Sign a two-year contract in the summer. It proved to be a smart move as Harden dominated the games Kawhi LeonardAbsence.
Harden had 39 points in a 126-122 win over the Nuggets. Last week he scored a season-high 43 points in a road win against the Wizards.
“I’m feeling much better” Harden told The Athlete Murray's Law. “My role has changed. You know, I haven't had this role in four or five years. So it just took some time to get there. But you can see us, I’m getting better and better every game.”
We have more from the Pacific Division:
- Suns center Yusuf Nurkic Arizona Republic's Duane Rankin is out for at least a week with a bruised right thigh Tweets. Nurkic has played 16 games this season, averaging 8.9 points and 9.9 rebounds. Nurkic has a four-year, $70 million contract that runs through next season.
- Suns forward Kevin Durant was impressed by the newcomers' contributions Oso Ighodaro And Ryan DunnGerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports Tweets. Dunn attempted just two shots in 20 minutes in Saturday's win over Golden State, but contributed four rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Ighodaro played 31 minutes off the bench and added six points and eight rebounds. “That’s what we expect from them. I think that’s what they bring to our team: that energy, that aggressiveness on defense, that physicality on defense… They set a high standard for themselves every night.” Durant said.
- warrior forward Draymond Green Anthony Slater of The Athletic did not practice in Denver on Monday due to tightness in his left calf Tweets. According to the coach, it is unlikely that he will play against the Nuggets on Tuesday Steve KerrSlater Tweets. Green hasn't missed a game this season after appearing in just 55 regular-season contests last season.
- Malik Monkone of the sixth best players in the league, made his first start since joining Kings on Sunday. He played 37 minutes and posted 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists, but the Kings lost to San Antonio. Monk hasn't been a starter since making 37 appearances in the Lakers' lineup in 2021-22.
