Harden: It feels good not to have to score so much to give ourselves a chance to win a game

James Harden speaks to the media after the Brooklyn Nets’ win over the Miami Heat, in which he contributed with 12 points (2/8 FG, 8/9 FT), 7 rebounds and 11 assists.

“It feels good not to have to score so much to give ourselves a chance to win a game,” Harden said. “I can go out there and just be a playmaker and shoot my shot when it’s available and still get guys involved — and still have a chance to win the game.”

“That’s a change,” Harden added. “But for me just being the player that I am, impacting the game in other ways other than scoring.”

Against Miami Harden scored his first field goal in the fourth quarter.
In the first 5 games played with the Nets jersey he produced averages of 23.6 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists, but also 5.8 turnovers.