Sometimes star power is all it takes to close out a game in the modern NBA, as evidenced by the San Antonio Spurs’ 111-105 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday evening. With the odds stacked against them, the Spurs fought hard to keep the game close but failed to contain James Harden in his epic 61-point performance.
Yes, Harden showed off his exquisite flopping abilities throughout the night and got away with some missed calls, but you have to respect the reigning MVP’s ability. Few players are capable of so truly dominating a game on one end of the floor to extent with which Harden does.