Harden acknowledges Reggie Miller after hitting a 3. Reggie told Harden pre-game: "You do know you're James Harden You are a former MVP right What are you talkin about you don't know when to score and when to facilitate"

Rachel Nichols' Commentary on James Harden during his MVP year

Pat Bev Harden did play against better players than you played against Thats also a fact James Harden has never missed the playoffs you missed playoffs multiple times That is also a fact You did it in the East Same team that was getting Bron ass up out there was getting James Harden ass

After DWade asked for facts Pat Bev responded with this MVPs scoring titles assist titles All-NBA 1st2nd Teams and career ptsastrebstl all favor Harden career blocks favor Wade I think this argument isnt a disrespect to Dwyane Wade honestly I think its a disrespect to James Harden

Harden shows off some vintage handles and drives drawing a foul Scottie Barnes tries to copy the drive but he doesn't get the call and then starts furiously roaring at the referee and commits a foul

Jalen Johnson gets fouled out on the 3-point attempt by James Harden who makes all three clutch free throws with 350 minutes remaining in regulation with replays

James Harden's dribble goes to the back court off his own leg he slowly goes to pick the ball up acting cool the ref on the far side of the screen signals the Raptors player it is ok and the referee on the opposite side thinks otherwise - backcourt violation