James Harden rises to No. 15 on all-time scoring list

James Harden finished with 21 points, six rebounds and 11 assists in Wednesday’s win vs. the Nets.

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James Harden has long been one of the NBA’s leading scorers, and his climb up the all-time ranks has claimed another rung.

With his 9th point in Wednesday’s 126-67 blowout victory over the Nets, Harden passed Atlanta Hawks legend and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins (26,668 points) for 15th on the career scoring list.

Harden finished the game with 21 points (6-for-10 overall, 3-for-5 on 3-pointers), six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals. He now trails Oscar Robertson (26,710) and the Clippers guard could pass him and Hakeem Olajuwon (26,946) by season’s end.

Congrats, UNO

James Harden surpassed Dominique Wilkins for 15th place on the @NBA‘s all-time scoring list!@CoorsLight | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/0UHHmE73DN

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 16, 2025

Congrats to @JHarden13 of the @LAClippers for moving into 15th on the all-time scoring list! pic.twitter.com/fta8LFFbQx

— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2025

The win Wednesday was the Clippers’ largest margin of victory in franchise history, breaking the team mark of 50 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 10, 2022. It also was the worst loss in Nets’ history, eclipsing a 52-point defeat to Houston on Oct. 18, 1978.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

Houston Rockets star James Harden continues to climb the ranks of the all-time scoring list, solidifying his place among the NBA’s greatest scorers. With his latest scoring outburst, Harden has now risen to No. 15 on the all-time scoring list, surpassing legends like Reggie Miller and Alex English.

Harden’s scoring prowess has been on full display this season, as he consistently puts up impressive numbers night in and night out. Known for his ability to score from anywhere on the court, Harden has become a nightmare for opposing defenses to contain.

As Harden continues to climb the all-time scoring list, he is cementing his legacy as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. With his unique skill set and scoring ability, Harden is sure to keep climbing the ranks and etching his name in the record books for years to come.

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