Harden reaches 29,000 career points as Cavs roll past short‑handed Sixers

James Harden added another landmark to his résumé on Monday night, scoring 21 points to surpass 29,000 career points in Cleveland’s 115–101 win over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers. The Cavaliers guard, now the ninth player in league history to reach the threshold, achieved the feat in 1,206 games. His next target on the all‑time scoring list is Wilt Chamberlain, who sits eighth with 31,419 points in 1,045 appearances.

Only one active player besides Harden ranks higher: former Oklahoma City teammate Kevin Durant, currently sixth with 32,184 points. The leaderboard remains topped by LeBron James, who has amassed 43,127 points across 1,606 games.

While Harden’s milestone headlined the night, Cleveland controlled the matchup from start to finish, capitalizing on Philadelphia’s depleted rotation. The victory strengthens the Cavaliers’ push in the Eastern Conference, while Harden’s steady climb up the scoring charts continues to shape his legacy.