James Harden and Russell Westbrook have reunited this year with the Los Angeles Clippers, playing on the same NBA team for the third time in their careers. Although both players are into their mid-30s now, they still have the ability to turn back the clock on occasion.
In Friday’s game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, Harden threw Westbrook an alley-oop to give the Clippers a 13-point lead in the first half. The play resulted in one of Harden’s 13 assists in the game, while Westbrook scored two of his 14 points.
Harden’s pass was deft, and Westbrook’s dunk was emphatic. It was a sight to behold. Take a look for yourself.
Harden finds a soaring Russ on the baseline! 😤 pic.twitter.com/dCvTB03JBZ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 30, 2023
NBA fans loved the fact that Harden and Westbrook linked up for an old-school alley-oop, especially considering both players have faced heavy criticism over the past few seasons.
They said both of them were washed. Casuals. https://t.co/WYSaR632cG
— Ryan (@21BabyPanda) December 30, 2023
Brings a tear to my eye https://t.co/ce92OCCv9A
— le ssera-him (@geraldisreal_) December 30, 2023
Brodie still got it 💙 https://t.co/Suy83nW7Jh
— da 🐐 (@Worldwidedex) December 30, 2023
year 16 https://t.co/VT7FERfqJJ
— skiiiiiiiii (@Edudley_3) December 30, 2023
— 7A (@7A_mountain) December 30, 2023
Harden×Russ🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/hpUNCN8gNc
— じぇーむす君 (@James_Harden_76) December 30, 2023
The Clippers beat the Grizzlies, 117–106, and now have won 11 of their past 13 games as Harden gels with his new teammates. Harden is averaging 17.7 points, 7.9 assists and 4.8 rebounds, while Westbrook contributes 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game this year.
Los Angeles currently has a 19-12 record, which ranks fourth in the Western Conference. The Clippers play host to the Miami Heat (19–12) on Monday at 10:30 p.m. ET.
