James Harden got 42 points to extend his streak of games with 30 or more points to 31, but the Wolves came away with an emotional victory to head into the All-Star break on an upswing.
James Harden stepped back about six feet behind the 3-point line as the shot-clock was winding down. Josh Okogie was expecting it, and followed Harden step for step. Okogie rose as Harden rose and his hand met nothing but the ball, sending it back down to the floor while fans at Target Center rose into the air.
It was an electrifying moment from the rookie that sent a message in the Wolves 121-111 victory: Harden may be the NBA’s best scorer, but the Wolves weren’t about to make it easy for him.