Harden stuck on 19: Thunder guard James Harden scored 19 points for a third straight game and the fourth time in seven games Tuesday against the Warriors. He went 6 of 13 from the field, including 3 of 8 from 3-point range. Harden added one rebound, seven assists and four steals. He is averaging 16.7 points in his last seven games. (Updated 02/08/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Harden is averaging a career-high 16.8 points in 2011-12 and is becoming an excellent option off the bench for Oklahoma City. He is really developing into a reliable threat in his third NBA season, and Harden is proving the Thunder can afford another scoring option behind stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Harden has become a viable Fantasy start. (Updated 02/08/2012).
02/10/2012 01:48 Kings step up at home, defeat Thunder
Tyreke Evans scored 22 points, DeMarcus Cousins had 19 points and nine rebounds and the Sacramento Kings rallied to beat Oklahoma City 106-101 on Thursday night, dropping the Thunder to second overall in the NBA.
02/08/2012 01:26 Thunder prevail despite Ellis' 48 points
Kevin Durant hit a go-ahead bank shot with 14.2 seconds remaining, and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder overcame career performances by Monta Ellis and David Lee to beat the Golden State Warriors 119-116 on Tuesday night.
02/07/2012 01:15 Questionable call helps OKC prevail
Kevin Durant had 33 points, including a dunk with 2.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111-107 on Monday night.
02/06/2012 09:03 Week 7 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
The Nets have struggled so far in 2012, but Anthony Morrow is making some noise of late. Our Chris Towers discusses his recent play and much more in his latest Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.
02/06/2012 08:34 What's on the Schedule: Week 7
The Grizzlies are the only team to have four home games in the upcoming scoring period, making some of their fringe options interesting. Our Adam Moore breaks down the Week 7 schedule.
Harden continues to fly just slightly under the radar. Make no mistake, however, Harden will enter the 2011-12 season as the Thunder’s No. 3 scoring option. After only starting five games last season, despite playing in all 82, Harden is expected to be Oklahoma City’s starting two-guard entering the year. Likely getting a boost from the 26.7 minutes per game he played last year as a 21-year-old, the Arizona State product could easily improve upon the 12.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.4 3-pointers he recorded per game last season. Harden exploded in the second half of the season as he posted 15.8 points per game over his final 28 regular-season contests. After an excellent playoffs, Harden is ready for a monster third NBA season. Harden’s upside as a starter has him a solid Fantasy sleeper leading up to Draft Day. He’s worth taking with a mid-round pick in all formats and should be considered on the cusp of being a top 50 Fantasy guard. (Updated 8/28/11)
