Harden was a hero in every sense of the word in Sunday’s Game 4. He was also playing for something \u2014 and someone \u2014 far larger while trying to prolong the series.<\/p>\n
Harden honoured John Hao, a survivor of the Michigan State shooting spree in February, with a clutch performance.<\/p>\n
Harden struggled in games two and three as the Sixers<\/a> lost after a brilliant effort in game one rescued them. But in Game 4, the former MVP showed he still had some heroics in him.<\/p>\n Harden’s 42 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds are impressive, but it’s even more impressive that he consistently came through when it mattered most, forcing the game into overtime with a floater and sinking the game-winning 3-pointer to tie the series at two games apiece.<\/p>\n Bigger than basketball \ud83d\ude4f <\/p>\n James Harden gives John Hao his shoes after hitting the game-winner in Game 4 \ud83d\udc99\u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/LODiFtII11<\/a><\/p>\n — ESPN (@espn) May 7, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n