10 Worst Single-Game NBA Playoff Performances Of All-Time

#6 James Harden, Game 6 2017 Western Conference Semi-Finals

James Harden

Stat Line: 10 Points, 7 Assists, 7 TO's, 2-11 FG

The most recent entry on this list. What happened to James Harden in Game 6 against the Spurs remains somewhat of a mystery. Down 3-2 in the series, the Rockets were trying to even it up and it seemed like the stars had aligned for them. With Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker out for the game, many felt it was going to be a straightforward win for the Rockets at home. What followed was an unmitigated disaster.

Harden didn't score a field goal until the 6 minute in the 2nd quarter and generally seemed listless. He finished 2-11 from the field, 2-9 from 3. He was a shadow of the player who was one of the main candidates for MVP and led to some more questions regarding whether he is a choker in the playoffs. He finally ended his misery late in the 4th quarter by fouling out for the 1st time all season. The Spurs won the Game 114-75 and advanced to the Conference Finals.