James Harden's girlfriend Paije Speights drops 1-word reaction to Clippers star joining Steph Curry in elite club 

With Kawhi Leonard on the sidelines, James Harden has been tasked with being the sole star in the lineup for the LA Clippers. His girlfriend, Paije Speights, shone a light on his latest dominant outing.

On Sunday night, the Clippers picked up a 126-122 win over the Denver Nuggets to advance to 13-9. Harden was a major catalyst in the win, finishing with 39 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists.

This offensive barrage was Harden's second-highest-scoring game of the season, having notched 43 points in a win over the Washington Wizards last week. As the former MVP shined against the Nuggets, Paije Speights posted a one-word description of his play on her Instagram story.

Via Paije Speights' Instagram story

"Tuh," she captioned the post.

Along with carrying the Clippers to a win, Harden also etched his name in the history books. He joined Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry as the only two players to have made over 3,000 3-pointers.

Harden is averaging 22.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 8.9 assists. He has been in a relationship with Speights, a fashion designer and influencer, since the summer of 2024.

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James Harden recreates iconic highlight in win vs Denver Nuggets

In the LA Clippers' win over the Denver Nuggets, James Harden turned back the clock with his offensive burst. While torching Nikola Jokic and company for 39 points, he had a play that closely resembled one of his most iconic highlights.

With two minutes left in the game, Harden found himself with the ball with the Clippers up just four. He broke down Peyton Watson off the dribble, sending him falling backward before rising up and hitting a mid-range jumper.

This James Harden play unfolded a lot like a play he famously pulled off in 2018. After crossing over Wesley Johnson and making him fall, he paused to soak in the moment before eventually knocking down a three. To this day, it is still viewed as one of the top plays of Harden's historic career.

Heading into this season, the Clippers were expected to struggle amid some big roster changes. Thanks to Harden's strong play, they've remained a competitive squad in the stacked Western Conference.

Along with climbing up all-time lists in numerous categories, Harden is cementing himself as one of the top stars of his generation. Similar to his counterparts like Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James, he is playing at a high level deep into his 30s.