NBA fans are furious with Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden for allegedly shaving points in last night’s loss to the Golden State Warriors.
The arrests last week of Miami Heat star Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups aimed a spotlight on allegations of insider sports betting among players and coaches.
Harden’s points proposition last night was 20.5. Sports fans placed bets on Harden to score more than 20.5 points.
Harden scored 20 points at halftime and zero points in the second half. He finished with 20 points, and bettors are furious because they lost money.
Fans took to X/Twitter to vent their frustration at Harden and the NBA for letting greedy players destroy the game they love.
James Harden's points prop tonight: 20.5
He had 20 points at halftime.
He had 0 points in the 2nd half and finished with 20.
A BRUTAL BEAT for anyone with over 20.5 pts ? ? pic.twitter.com/Cu4aiovyro
— Pikkit (@pikkitsports) October 29, 2025
Idk about the ppl but for a guy of james harden stature. Its basically impossible for him to go an entire half to not get a singular pt. Not even a FT? Theres no defensive game plan that would stop you from scoring lmao https://t.co/Na7p3R05Zy
— Dominic Green (@DomTheGoat_) October 29, 2025
INVESTIGATE, ARREST, & PROSECUTE JAMES HARDEN IMMEDIATELY, EXPEDITIOUSLY @FBI
— Jayden Narcisse (@xxJNprolific) October 29, 2025
James harden point shave last night ???
— Moe. (@meauxSC) October 29, 2025
James Harden and LaMelo Ball definitely shaved points last night and they didn’t even hide it.
— R.I.P Zarlax (@CapLee27) October 29, 2025