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, 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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