James Harden

Joel Embiid may have scored the game-winning bucket, but the fourth quarter belonged to James Harden. All four of Harden’s 3-pointers came in the final period, two of which were of his patented step-back variety, and the 10-time All-Star also scored from midrange and at the rim with the help of his renowned handles on his way to 18 in the quarter. Harden also had the assist on Embiid’s winning jumper with 5.1 seconds remaining and at one point scored 16 straight points for the Philadelphia 76ers over a 3 ½-minute stretch. Harden led the way with 31 points and also posted six rebounds and 11 assists in Philly’s thrilling 118-117 victory on January 14, 2023. Harden’s 10.7 assists per game led the league for the second time in his career, and his 38.5 percentage on 3-pointers was his best season from downtown since 2012.