Led by James Harden’s Playoff career-high tying 45 points, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 1, 119-115. Tyrese Maxey added 26 points for the 76ers in the victory, while Jayson Tatum tallied 39 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Celtics. The 76ers lead this best-of-seven series, 1-0, with Game 2 taking place on Wednesday, May 3 (8:00 p.m. ET, TNT).
Tonight marked James Harden’s 10th 40+ point Playoff game of his career, becoming the 11th player in NBA history with 10 or more such games:
Michael Jordan: 38 Games
LeBron James: 28 Games
Jerry West: 20 Games
Elgin Baylor: 14 Games
Kevin Durant: 14 Games
Wilt Chamberlain: 13 Games
Kobe Bryant: 13 Games
Shaquille O’Neal: 12 Games
Hakeem Olajuwon: 11 Games
Allen Iverson: 10 Games
James Harden: 10 Games
James Harden is the 5th player in 76ers franchise history to record 45+ points in a Playoff game, joining:
Allen Iverson (7 Games)
Lee Shaffer
Wilt Chamberlain
Billy Cunningham
Tonight’s victory is the 76ers’ first Game 1 victory in Boston since 1981
Zachary David V Bangura
May 1, 2023 at 11:19 pm
When this dude stay focus, he can’t be stop..
Monti B
May 1, 2023 at 11:20 pm
Some may forget.. He was MVP of the league just a few years ago 😅
Jack Jax
May 1, 2023 at 11:20 pm
If only Harden did this in 2018 WCF.
D. Alex Kablack
May 1, 2023 at 11:20 pm
Harden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Xavier B
May 1, 2023 at 11:20 pm
Vintage Game 1 Harden
Fabrício Santos
May 1, 2023 at 11:21 pm
FINALS MVP, THE BEARD
WB
May 1, 2023 at 11:25 pm
what if I lost my SWAG?
THE SWAG IS BACK!
Mo Suli
May 1, 2023 at 11:27 pm
I honestly liked this matchup for Philly soon as they matched up. Everyone is picking Boston but now that Harden got activated n got his squad a W in TD, and the D they play, who on Boston is gonna stop Embiid from getting 35/12+. Harden surprised me i don’t think he’s taken an offensive burden like that in playoffs in a couple years
Yuisou
May 1, 2023 at 11:33 pm
He played well when he needed to, no Embiid this game
KSSofDeath923
May 1, 2023 at 11:38 pm
When he implements the midrange in his game he’s probably the most unstoppable. Vintage harden first year in Houston harden
YangTee
May 1, 2023 at 11:40 pm
the man is back
Onyxsolo
May 1, 2023 at 11:41 pm
Finally
YL_009
May 1, 2023 at 11:42 pm
If harden is the first option in offense he can unlesh his talent….
Penaldian
May 1, 2023 at 11:43 pm
45 pts with only 4 fts lol insane performance from the Beard
ShAhid
May 1, 2023 at 11:43 pm
Harden the sniper.
The FPV Life
May 1, 2023 at 11:47 pm
I’m really happy for James. So many people have been tearing him up and I hope he continues to do well.
Baja California Lifestyle
May 1, 2023 at 11:49 pm
I knew someone was gonna have to step up and take charge and drop 40-50 on their rival team or go home early. 35 PPG AVG is a must in this playoffs. Top teams getting bumped off by the lower teams. I only watch the Lakers, but no one can miss any game this year it’s crazy entertaining.
fiddy
May 1, 2023 at 11:50 pm
Phillies eagles and the MLS team all got second place last year the city will explode if 76ers get it done
Immanuel del Castillo
May 1, 2023 at 11:52 pm
Boston should blow it up if they lose to the Embiid-less Sixers in this series.
Jetsun Thinley
May 1, 2023 at 11:55 pm
The beard is back.
Louise Virtudazo
May 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm
A year ago, some analyst was discussing if Harden still deserves a supermax contract. Where ya at now
Betstradamus Picks
May 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Damn harden out partying all night and still glitching out there wow 🤩
Deway Dortch
May 2, 2023 at 12:00 am
Curry did 50 against a team that dont play defense and he have mutiple stars on his team drawing attention but it was a game 7..Harden did it against a top 5 defense which I feel this is more impressive due to Embid not playing and no one gave them a chance to win this game eventho its game 1..🙏👀
guillermo lopez
May 2, 2023 at 12:00 am
Houston Harden
James Bond
May 2, 2023 at 12:01 am
THE REAL HARDEN IS BACK👏💪💪