Since joining the Rockets in 2012-13, James Harden has 81 40-point games, more than double that of the next-closest player in that span (Russell Westbrook, who has 40). #OneMission
James Harden had 47 points and 7 assists tonight against the Clippers.
Harden is the 3rd player in NBA history with at least 70 career 40-point, 5-assist games, joining Michael Jordan (96) and Oscar Robertson (75). h/t @EliasSportspic.twitter.com/vIz1GQgOfc
Justin Verlander wins his 2nd career AL Cy Young Award.
Verlander's career accolades now include an MVP, 2 Cy Young Awards, and a Rookie of the Year.
Only Pedro Martínez in 2000 had a better single season WHIP than Verlander among qualifying pitchers over the last 100 seasons. pic.twitter.com/PDnOwB5kAz
Both teams are loaded with talent despite their various levels of success this season.
This is only the 2nd time in @MLB history that the same team in both leagues (@astros & @Mets) had the Cy Young & Rookie of the Year winners (2015 Astros & Cubs).