Rockets' James Harden: Posts career high in Friday's victory

Harden finished with 38 points (12-24 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 9-11 FT) with a career-high 17 assists, seven rebounds, two steals and a blocked shots over 38 minutes in Friday's 117-107 win against the Pelicans.

Analysis:

Harden has been on fire over the past four games, averaging 39.5 points, 12.3 assists, 9.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game. He has three or more 3-pointers in each of the outings, and he has at least one triple in 20 of his past 21 contests.