Empathy! 36 years old&51 minutes& Oldest 40+ triple-double How hard is Harden’s heart despite his hard work?

The Clippers beat the Mavericks 133-127 in double overtime, ending their six-game losing streak.

I believe everyone has a deeper understanding of the words "empathy" and "cow horse" after watching this game: 36 years old and 81 days old, played 51 minutes and 03 seconds, 41 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal. Harden truly played a tearful game.

51 minutes, high-level performance, Harden has no choice.

On July 1, 2024, George switched to the Philadelphia 76ers; on January 5, 2025, Brother Kazi returned after 253 days.

From the start of last season on October 23, 2024 until Kazakhstan's comeback, Harden led the single-core team to carry the precarious Clippers-19 wins and 15 losses. When Kazigert returned, fortunately, he lived up to his mission.

Since leaving the Rockets, Harden has actually transformed from an absolute ace to a pass-first commander. Whether in the Nets, 76ers or Clippers, he is bent on reducing the burden and becoming a dealer. As luck would have it, the season was over and the team was led by a single core. The peak period of the three consecutive scoring champions was gone forever, but the enthusiasm was hard to cool down. At the critical moment of hiring, all the head coaches could count on was Harden.

Everyone knows the reason. Harden is a super combo guard who has won the assists and scoring titles. He can both score and connect. His single-core lead with the Rockets (without Paul or round face), the classic battle that defeated the Warriors in overtime seems like yesterday. Although Harden has never won a championship, and he has always been ridiculed for his hip stretch in many key battles in the playoffs, it is undeniable that his ability to lead a team and support the bottom line is well-known.

The Clippers had lost six games in a row before. When they were defeated, they were ordered to be in danger and could only watch Harden.

36 years old, 51 minutes. It is no exaggeration. Harden is now the Clippers' prime minister and Zhao Zilong in his twilight years. He can control the field and attack difficulties!

This year's situation is worse than last year, and all the pressure is on Harden.

Kazko missed the games in October, November, and December last year. Fortunately, the Clippers have Powell who can help Harden solve his problems.

We all know that the Harden + Zubac pick-and-roll is the Clippers' signature starting move. In the absence of Kazek, all defensive pressure will be tilted towards the Harden + Zubac pick-and-roll - the strong side will pile up people to attack, and the weak side will rotate to help defend. The Clippers just need a weak side attack threat to break the game. This is the value of Powell's existence.

Powell can not only catch and shoot, he can also play with the ball, and he can also play pick-and-roll with Zubac/Harden to defuse bombs. Today, the Clippers do not have this option. There is no other reason. Bill's efficiency and attendance rate are disappointing, and Powell's weak-side offensive threat falls on Dunn, Jones, Collins, and Batum. The effect has been seen by everyone during the Clippers' six-game losing streak: Dunn and Jones were allowed to shoot three-pointers at will, Collins relies on assists to score and is not good at solving problems with the ball, and Batum has made less than 30% of three-pointers since the beginning of the season.

Without Katz, without Bill, Paul was DNP, the Clippers did not have stable weak-side scoring firepower to help Harden + Zubac block and split the worries. This is also the most difficult thing for the Clippers at this stage. Fortunately, Bogdan stepped up in this game. Therefore, the Clippers rely heavily on Harden to attack tough situations. Only when Harden smokes can the Clippers win.

Kazko's injury has been a regular fixture of the Clippers over the years. Bill's ineffectiveness or even being unable to play is the main reason why the Clippers had to tire out Harden.

Harden has had a hard time in recent years, and his professionalism is impeccable.

Harden has averaged 35.9 minutes per game so far this season, ranking 7th in the league. The ones ahead of him are: 25-year-old Maxey, 20-year-old Edgcomb, 24-year-old Cunningham, 27-year-old Reeves, 25-year-old Trey Murphy, and 23-year-old Shen Jing. They are all no more than 30-year-old young people. The 36-year-old Harden seems "out of place" in this playing time list, a top-notch horse.

Harden played 51 minutes in a cup game, played 79 regular season games with the Clippers last season, and played 53 minutes in the playoff tiebreaker with the Nets despite injury. He perfectly explained what professionalism is. As a former three-consecutive scoring champion, regular season MVP, and best first-team defender, Harden's commitment and enthusiasm for the game at the age of 36 is truly touching.

Harden consumes too much. From the regular season to the playoffs, he always has to face the highest standard of defense. He is both an engine and an attacker. If he does not perform well, he will be put under the microscope. We often easily ignore his load and hard work.

36 years old, 51 minutes, 41+ triple-double, and considering the Clippers' current injury situation, Harden's responsibility, dedication, and sacrifice are obvious to all.

Without Harden, this Clippers will have no hope; with Harden, this Clippers can still struggle. A 36-year-old veteran has given everything he has. Unlike the glory days when he was the three-consecutive scoring champion, in the twilight years of his career, the team is at a low point. The current single-core Harden is even more admirable and moving.

How to evaluate a person, don't look at what he said, but what he actually did. Harden turned into a cow and horse, panting, still pulling the small broken boat into the depths of the black clouds with lightning and thunder...

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