James Harden scores 20 points with 8 assists in win over Heat

James Harden (G - LAC)

James Harden scored 20 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3PT, 3-5 FT) with four rebounds, eight assists, one steal, one block, and three turnovers in 34 minutes.

Fantasy Impact
Through six games, Harden's assists per game (11.3) are up but his scoring is down (23) compared to his time in Houston. His usage rate in this game was just 19.5% and he's been under 20% usage in three straight contests. Harden with the Rockets was hovering around 30% or more of usage in a consistent basis. While his fantasy value has certainly taken a hit, he should still be considered a top-25 fantasy asset moving forward, but don't expect top-5 like he was in Houston.