James Harden Scores 20 in Cavaliers' Loss at Heat on Friday

James Harden recorded 20 points on 5-of-13 shooting, including 2-of-8 from beyond the arc, and 8-of-8 from the free-throw line, while adding 8 assists, 3 steals, 6 rebounds, and 1 block in 34 minutes in Cleveland's 133-121 loss to the Miami Heat.

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Harden contributed 20 points, matching his scoring streak of 10 or more points for the ninth consecutive game. He played 34 minutes and provided 8 assists, maintaining his streak of 5 or more assists over the last four games. Harden also recorded 6 rebounds and 3 steals, while his playing time exceeded his season average of 32.2 minutes per game.