Best Social Media Reactions to James Harden’s Game 4 Heroics vs Boston

Best Social Media Reactions to James Harden’s Game 4 Heroics vs Boston

Joel Reyes
updated at May 8, 2023 at 3:48 AM
  • The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 4 on Sunday
  • James Harden torched the Celtics in Game 4, scoring 42 points
  • Fans took to social media to pay tribute to the Sixers superstar

James Harden stepped up on Sunday, scoring 42 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a stunning 116-115 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of their best-of-seven series.

He made the biggest play of the contest, knocking down a go-ahead 3-pointer over Jaylen Brown with 18.2 seconds remaining in overtime, giving the Sixers the lead for good.

Harden’s explosion couldn’t have come at a better time for the Sixers, who tied their series against the Celtics at two games apiece.

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James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers watches his game-winning three-point basket against Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics during overtime in Game 4 of their series. Image: Tim Nwachukwu
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Harden dazzles in Game 4 

Harden has now recorded two 40-point outings in this playoff series.

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He took it upon himself to be more aggressive in Game 4, following subpar performances in Games 2 and 3 against the Celtics.

He shot 16 of 23 from the field, including 6 of 9 from beyond the arc, per Yahoo! Sports.

Harden also had nine assists, eight rebounds, and four steals in Game 4.

Fans react to Harden’s performance 

NBA players and fans took to social media to pay tribute to the greatness of Harden.

The phrase ‘James Harden is him’ once again became a trending topic on social media following his offensive masterclass in Game 4.

Some fans blasted those who said Harden was washed after his magnificent performance in Game 4.

Harden and Hao’s special bond

Many lauded Harden for his close bond with Michigan State student John Hao, who survived a mass shooting on campus months ago.

Hao was Harden’s special guest in Game 4, and the Sixers star made sure he put on a performance that his friend will never forget.

Butler makes a winning return

Sports Brief recently reported on the Heat’s win over the Knicks in Game 3 of their series.

Jimmy Butler scored 28 points to lead Miami to a 105-86 victory over New York.

He showed no ill effects of the ankle injury that forced him to miss Game 2.

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Joel Reyes
Joel Reyes is a sports editor at Sportsbrief.com with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines. He has eight years of work experience in sports writing.