James Harden achieved NBA history on Thursday night by becoming the 24th player in NBA history to reach 25,000 career points. Despite his spectacular performance in a victory against the Golden State Warriors, Harden emphasized that the most important thing to him is the team’s success.

Post-game, when asked about the milestone, Harden’s response wasn’t what people expected. “A win,” Harden stated. “Doesn’t matter if I got 10 points or tonight like winning is the key. The stats and everything I’ve done a lot of different things; I’ve accomplished a lot of different individual stats. For me, it’s about winning. It’s about building chemistry as a team and to get better as a unit. I think tonight was another step forward.”

Harden showcased an outstanding performance against the Warriors, contributing 28 points, 15 assists, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks with impressive shooting percentages. Beyond his offensive prowess, he displayed notable defensive skills, saving multiple possessions for the Clippers with quick swipe-down blocks that often led to fastbreak opportunities.

For James Harden and the Clippers, the primary focus remains on securing victories. The team boasts an undefeated record in the month of December, with a notable six-game winning streak.