James Harden, playing 39 minutes for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Timberwolves, scored 22 points on 8-of-18 shooting (44.4% FG, 40.0% 3PT) and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line, while contributing 9 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals in a 127-125 win.
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Harden delivered 22 points and 9 assists over 39 minutes in a 127-125 win against the Timberwolves. His scoring and assists both exceeded his season averages of 16.7 PPG and 7.0 APG. Harden's field goal shooting in this game, 8-18 (44.4%), was also higher than his season FG% of 36.8%, while he made 4 of 10 three-point attempts, surpassing his season average of 36.4% from beyond the arc.
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