Harden's streak of 30-point games ends at 32 while Lakers' struggles continue

Houston star last scored under 30 on 11 December 2018 LeBron James says teammates need to handle pressure James Harden scored 28 points,... thumbnail 1 summary
  • Houston star last scored under 30 on 11 December 2018
  • LeBron James says teammates need to handle pressure

James Harden scored 28 points, ending his 32-game streak with at least 30, and the Houston Rockets beat the Atlanta Hawks 119-111 on Monday night. Houston overcame a career-high eight three-pointers from Hawks rookie Trae Young, who put up 36 points.

Harden returned after missing Saturday’s win over Golden State with a neck injury. His run of games with 30 or more points was the second-longest in NBA history behind a 65-game streak by Wilt Chamberlain. Harden, who said he was still bothered by the neck problem Monday morning, missed all 10 three-pointers he attempted. He got to 28 points with 23.3 seconds left and had the ball on Houston’s last possession but did not attempt a shot from half court with the game in hand.

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