James Harden has been an absolute machine this season, averaging 29.4 points, 11.3 assists and eight rebounds entering the Houston Rockets’ Tuesday night matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Along with being just two rebounds per game short of averaging a triple-double, Harden was also leading the league in assists and ranked second in scoring. 

Tuesday night, his prowess in those two categories helped him make NBA history, as he became the first player ever to score and assist on 2,000 points in the same season. 

In addition, Harden picked up his 20th triple-double before the end of the third quarter, adding to his career high in that category. For as much history as Russell Westbrook has been making this season, Harden is right there with him, with a few triple-double marks of his own, and now this historic achievement. In the extremely close MVP race, this is yet another positive mark for Harden that is sure to stick in voters’ minds. 

Unfortunately for the Rockets, Harden’s triple-double wasn’t enough, as the Warriors won 113-106 despite 24 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds from The Beard.