James Harden threw down a monster flush on a putback for the Brooklyn Nets as they defeated the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, 112- 110. After the dunk, Harden let out a huge scream getting everybody in the Barclays Center hyped and on their feet.

This was arguably James Harden's best game for the Nets this season. He finished with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. He put on a masterclass for the Nets team to help them secure the victory. If the Nets want to win an NBA title, they're going to continuously need James Harden to play at the level that he is more than capable of playing at.

With this win, Brooklyn improves to 15-6 on the season and are one and a half games ahead of the second-place Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls and the Nets will square off in Brooklyn on Saturday. This could be a potential playoff series preview.

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This was an impressive win for the Nets. They have felt like they haven't beaten anybody capable of winning an NBA title this year. The Knicks aren't exactly a team that is predicted to win an NBA championship this season, but they are definitely a playoff team. Whenever a team can get wins over playoff teams, it gives them some confidence.

James Harden led the way for the Knicks. Kevin Durant was also able to add in 27 points and nine assists.

Brooklyn will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.