James Harden's girlfriend Paije Speights sums up Clippers superstar's vintage performance in 3 words
James Harden's girlfriend, Paije Speights, shared a candid reaction following the LA Clippers superstar's sensational performance in the team’s dominant 144-107 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday. Harden turned back the clock with a dazzling display at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, thrilling thousands of fans in attendance.
Known this season for his playmaking and ability to create open shots for teammates, Harden shifted his focus against the Jazz, adopting a more aggressive scoring approach. The one-time league MVP showcased his elite shot-making ability, opting to find his own offense rather than primarily setting up others.
The former Houston Rockets superstar was locked in, delivering an exceptional performance that had him on pace for his 24th career 50-point game. However, with the Clippers holding a comfortable lead, Harden sat out the fourth quarter. He finished the game with 41 points, one rebound and six assists, shooting an efficient 11 of 17 from the field, including 7 of 11 from beyond the arc.
Paije Speights, who was in attendance to witness Harden's vintage outing, shared a heartfelt 3-word reaction to her partner's standout performance, perfectly capturing the excitement of the moment.
"He biggest Tuh," Paige wrote on Instagram.
Harden was on fire in the first half, scoring 34 of his 41 points in the opening two quarters. He added seven more points in the third quarter before sitting out the fourth, cementing himself as only the ninth player in Clippers history to record multiple 40-point games in a single season.
Fans erupt after James Harden's masterclass
Social media erupted after James Harden's stellar performance against the Utah Jazz, with basketball fans showering praise on the former Philadelphia 76ers star for his electrifying display.
"James Harden looks locked in tonight. The baseline drive and deep straight-on three suggest his legs are fresh. The challenge? His performance swings wildly from game to game at this stage of his career," a fan wrote.
"James Harden is having a great season. Hopefully he’s rewarded with an all star appearance," another user wrote.
"Guess he’s just casually reminding us who’s boss," wrote another.
"Still can't believe the OKC team had Westbrook, Harden, AND Kevin Durant. Scouts in the OKC front office are on steroids," commented another.
Meanwhile, Harden will be in action next when the Clippers square off against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.