Two years ago today, Harden scored a 42-point triple-double, with the "Chinese color scheme" Harden 7

On May 8, 2023, on this passionate and tense day, on the battlefield of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics at their home court with a staggering momentum, successfully rewrite the total score of the series to 2-2, making the entire series more confusing.

In this game, 76ers defender James Harden's performance was amazing. He made 16 of 23 shots, and this amazing shooting percentage was enough to prove his excellent form on the field. 6 of 9 three-pointers, and every shot seemed to have the determination to hit it. 4 of 4 free throws showed his stable mentality and excellent skills at critical moments. The comprehensive data of 42 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 1 block has undoubtedly become the key to the team's victory.

In the second quarter of the game, Harden was possessed by the God of War, scoring 12 points in a row, leading the team to widen the gap in one fell swoop. His sharp breakthroughs, precise shooting and clever passes made the Celtics' defense useless. With every attack, he can accurately find loopholes in his opponent's defense line and then give a fatal blow. For example, when he faced the opponent's double-team, he dribbled the ball behind his back, followed by an emergency stop jump shot, and the basketball was hollowed into the net, which attracted the audience's cheers.

However, the progress of the game was not smooth. In the last quarter, the 76ers collectively silenced, the offense reached a deadlock, and the team's morale was slightly lower. But at this critical moment, Harden stepped forward again and scored 8 points in a row, stabilizing the team. His firm eyes and courageous move seemed to be announcing to everyone: Victory will definitely belong to us! In addition, he also hit a tied throw, allowing the team to see the dawn of victory. In overtime, although Embiid made a fatal mistake, the team fell into a passive situation. Fortunately, in the next round, Embiid gave a timely assist. Harden took a three-pointer without hesitation after receiving the ball in the bottom corner. The basketball drew a beautiful arc and entered the net hollow, completing the verdict and final score. This wonderful moment is destined to be recorded in the history of the NBA.

After this game, Harden's achievements in his playoff career are even more impressive. His 47th-time 30+ performance is ranked 10th in history, second only to James, Durant and Curry among active players. This data fully demonstrates his stability and strong scoring ability in the playoffs. His score not only set the second highest record for the 76-person playoff score, but also tied for 9th in history with 11 playoff careers, and the second time in this playoffs, he became the first player in the history of Iverson's team in 2003. From a historical perspective, these achievements of Harden undoubtedly added a strong mark to the 76ers' history. In the long history of the NBA, players like Harden who can turn the tide and create glory at critical moments are always highly respected and praised by fans. And his outstanding performance in this game will also inspire more young players to move forward bravely and pursue their dreams.

Harden, who scored 42 points in the whole game, walked straight to the sideline audience after the game. Take off the limited edition red Harden Vol.7 with Chinese characters "The Pinnacle" on his foot, signed the letter and handed it to a Chinese fan in a wheelchair. On February 13, 2023, a shooting occurred at Michigan State University in the United States. Xiao Hao, a 20-year-old Chinese student, unfortunately broke his spine, resulting in lifelong paralysis. After Harden learned that Xiao Hao was his fan, Harden decided to lend a helping hand. He sent two pairs of Harden Vol.8 that had not yet been released to Xiao Hao, who was hospitalized. One of them was worn on the court and helped him pay all the medical expenses. At the same time, he made a video call to express his support and encouragement for him and gave him his private phone number, hoping to invite him to the 76ers to watch him play. And the special edition Harden with Chinese characters printed on Harden's feet Vol.7 is to pay tribute to Xiao Hao.