Cavaliers' James Harden usurps Stephen Curry in all-time NBA Playoffs points
James Harden of the Cleveland Cavaliers has surpassed Stephen Curry in the all-time NBA Playoffs scoring list. Despite the Cavaliers' loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 6, Harden's performance allowed him to reach 4,167 total points in the postseason. He now aims to overtake Jerry West's record of 4,457 points as the Cavaliers prepare for a crucial Game 7.
- ▪James Harden is now 10th on the NBA Playoffs all-time scoring list.
- ▪He scored a team-high 23 points in Game 6 against the Pistons.
- ▪Harden has a total of 4,167 points in his playoff career.
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