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James Harden pull off sick Euro-step move to leave Derrick Rose in the dust

Published Nov. 15, 2016 2:48 p.m. ET

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James Harden isn’t finding it at all difficult to adjust to Mike D’Antoni’s up-tempo offense, averaging 32.3 points, 11.8 assists and 7.3 rebounds entering Wednesday’s game against the Knicks.

Harden probably felt a need to put on a show considering the game was at Madison Square Garden, and Derrick Rose just happened to be a part of his highlight reel.

With Harden coming full steam at Rose, the Rockets’ All-Star guard broke out his patent Euro-step move to lose Rose, who was trying to take a charge.

Harden had a big first half, going for 18 points and six assists as the Rockets opened up a big lead.