James Harden reminded everyone why he’s still one of the league’s premier offensive engines. The 10-time All-Star erupted for 26 of his game-high 30 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Clippers cruised to a commanding 129-102 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in Inglewood, CA.

Harden’s first-half masterclass, highlighted by three 3-pointers in a blistering 37-second stretch, set the tone for a statement bounce-back victory in the Clippers’ home opener .

After falling behind by nine early, Harden took control of the offense with a vintage scoring display. His rhythm and decisiveness ignited the Clippers’ turnaround, helping them outscore the Suns 38-23 in the second quarter. The Clippers went into halftime with a 16-point lead and never looked back. Expand Tweet

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