Listing James Harden’s Best Playoff Games and Stats

Looking at James Harden’s career playoff performances, which ones are the most impressive? Here’s a list of the postseason games in which he did his best work stuffing the stat sheet.

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James Harden’s Best Playoff Performances

Vs. Boston Celtics (2023)

  • Playoff Round: Conference Semifinals
  • Result: Win, 116-115
  • Points: 42
  • Rebounds: 8
  • Assists: 9
  • Steals: 4

Vs. Golden State Warriors (2015)

  • Playoff Round: Conference Finals
  • Result: Loss, 99-98
  • Points: 38
  • Rebounds: 10
  • Assists: 9
  • Steals: 3

Vs. Golden State Warriors (2015)

  • Playoff Round: Conference Finals
  • Result: Win, 128-115
  • Points: 45
  • Rebounds: 9
  • Assists: 5
  • Steals: 2

Vs. Boston Celtics (2021)

  • Playoff Round: First Round
  • Result: Loss, 125-119
  • Points: 41
  • Rebounds: 7
  • Assists: 10
  • Steals: 1

Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (2017)

  • Playoff Round: First Round
  • Result: Win, 118-87
  • Points: 37
  • Rebounds: 7
  • Assists: 9
  • Steals: 3

Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (2018)

  • Playoff Round: First Round
  • Result: Win, 104-101
  • Points: 44
  • Rebounds: 4
  • Assists: 8
  • Steals: 2

Vs. Utah Jazz (2018)

  • Playoff Round: Conference Semifinals
  • Result: Win, 110-96
  • Points: 41
  • Rebounds: 8
  • Assists: 7
  • Steals: 1

Vs. Golden State Warriors (2019)

  • Playoff Round: Conference Semifinals
  • Result: Win, 126-121
  • Points: 41
  • Rebounds: 9
  • Assists: 6
  • Steals: 1

Vs. Portland Trail Blazers (2014)

  • Playoff Round: First Round
  • Result: Win, 121-116
  • Points: 37
  • Rebounds: 9
  • Assists: 6
  • Steals: 2

Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (2020)

  • Playoff Round: First Round
  • Result: Loss, 119-107
  • Points: 38
  • Rebounds: 7
  • Assists: 8
  • Steals: 1

James Harden’s Playoff History

  • Games Played: 166
  • Playoff Averages: 22.7 Points Per Game | 5.5 Rebounds Per Game | 6.4 Assists Per Game
  • Total Playoff Appearances: 15
  • Round by Round Appearances: 0 Play-In | 15 First Round | 10 Conf. Semifinals | 4 Conf. Finals | 1 NBA Finals
  • Championship Wins: 0

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Year-by-Year James Harden Playoff Performance

2024: Los Angeles Clippers

  • Playoff Stats: 6 games | 21.2 points per game | 4.5 rebounds per game | 8.0 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-2 to the Dallas Mavericks
  • Exit Round: First Round

2023: Philadelphia 76ers

  • Playoff Stats: 11 games | 20.3 points per game | 6.2 rebounds per game | 8.3 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-3 to the Boston Celtics
  • Exit Round: Conference Semifinals

2022: Philadelphia 76ers

  • Playoff Stats: 12 games | 18.6 points per game | 5.7 rebounds per game | 8.6 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-2 to the Miami Heat
  • Exit Round: Conference Semifinals

2021: Brooklyn Nets

  • Playoff Stats: 9 games | 20.2 points per game | 6.3 rebounds per game | 8.6 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-3 to the Milwaukee Bucks
  • Exit Round: Conference Semifinals

2020: Houston Rockets

  • Playoff Stats: 12 games | 29.6 points per game | 5.6 rebounds per game | 7.7 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-1 to the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Exit Round: Conference Semifinals

2019: Houston Rockets

  • Playoff Stats: 11 games | 31.6 points per game | 6.9 rebounds per game | 6.6 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-2 to the Golden State Warriors
  • Exit Round: Conference Semifinals

2018: Houston Rockets

  • Playoff Stats: 17 games | 28.6 points per game | 5.2 rebounds per game | 6.8 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-3 to the Golden State Warriors
  • Exit Round: Conference Finals

2017: Houston Rockets

  • Playoff Stats: 11 games | 28.5 points per game | 5.5 rebounds per game | 8.5 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-2 to the San Antonio Spurs
  • Exit Round: Conference Semifinals

2016: Houston Rockets

  • Playoff Stats: 5 games | 26.6 points per game | 5.2 rebounds per game | 7.6 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-1 to the Golden State Warriors
  • Exit Round: First Round

2015: Houston Rockets

  • Playoff Stats: 17 games | 27.2 points per game | 5.7 rebounds per game | 7.5 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-1 to the Golden State Warriors
  • Exit Round: Conference Finals

2014: Houston Rockets

  • Playoff Stats: 6 games | 26.8 points per game | 4.7 rebounds per game | 5.8 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-2 to the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Exit Round: First Round

2013: Houston Rockets

  • Playoff Stats: 6 games | 26.3 points per game | 6.7 rebounds per game | 4.5 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Exit Round: First Round

2012: Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Playoff Stats: 20 games | 16.3 points per game | 5.1 rebounds per game | 3.4 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-1 to the Miami Heat
  • Exit Round: NBA Finals

2011: Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Playoff Stats: 17 games | 13.0 points per game | 5.4 rebounds per game | 3.6 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-1 to the Dallas Mavericks
  • Exit Round: Conference Finals

2010: Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Playoff Stats: 6 games | 7.7 points per game | 2.5 rebounds per game | 1.8 assists per game
  • Finals: Lost 4-2 to the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Exit Round: First Round
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