Harden had 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 120-85 loss to the Heat.
Harden was masterful in Game 4, totaling 31 points and nine assists, but the lefty couldn't replicate that production during the blowout in Game 5. Through the first 11 games of the postseason, the former MVP has averaged 19.3 points, 8.5 assists and 5.8 rebounds in 39.5 minutes per game.
Harden finished Sunday's 116-108 win over the Heat with 31 points (8-18 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 41 minutes.
Harden looked more like his old self from his Rockets days rather than the new, pass-first guard he's been since joining the 76ers, and this game came at a time when the team desperately needed him. The star guard has been hesitant to embrace a high-usage offensive role in Philly, but he's now reached the 20-point plateau in two of his last three appearances in the series. The Sixers need him at his best if they want a shot at topping the top seed in the East.
Harden finished with 17 points (4-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block over 38 minutes during Friday's 99-79 victory over the Heat.
Harden's role remained the same during Joel Embiid's return. Through his first nine postseason games with Philadelphia, the lefty point guard has averaged 18.6 points, 9.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds in 39.7 minutes per game.
Harden produced 16 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and five assists across 35 minutes during Monday's 106-92 loss to Miami. He also had five turnovers.
Harden failed to deliver an impressive outing even with Joel Embiid (orbital) out. It's a troubling trend for the maligned superstar, as Harden has never attempted over 20 field goals in a game with Philadelphia this season. Additionally, he was unable to create open looks for his teammates -- matching his post-trade season low of five assists. Harden will have another chance to lead in Game 2 on Wednesday with Embiid already ruled out.
Harden recorded 22 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and 15 assists in 42 minutes during Thursday's 132-97 win over the Raptors.
The 15 dimes were a series high for Harden and the third time in six games against the Raptors he dished double-digit assists. The 32-year-old finished the first round averaging 19.0 points, 10.2 assists, 5.0 boards, 2.2 threes, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals. Harden will look to stay productive in the second round against the Heat, beginning Monday in Miami.
Harden put up 15 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3PT, 5-6 FT), seven assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal over 40 minutes in the 103-88 loss to Toronto on Monday.
Harden failed to shoot higher than 36.4 percent from the field for the second straight game but has knocked down at least two three-pointers in each of the last three games, including four of his last five.
