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Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has made it to the news yet again amid his trade rumors. There’s only a fine line between receiving a cheer and criticism from the fans. However, a video clip of Harden and Joel Embiid‘s last-moment frolics during the Monday night game left the fans in disbelief. Following the incident, fans swarmed in with their reaction to the video via Twitter.

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8x NBA All-Star James Harden is yet to win an NBA Championship. Though he has been an influential part of the Sixers’ successful campaign this season, reports suggest that a trade is around the corner for Harden.

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James Harden and Joel Embiid fight for the ball

During the Monday night game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Sixers dominated the game with a comfortable fourth-quarter lead. Meanwhile, with less than 15 seconds left in the game, Harden held on to the ball in the middle of the court, unmoved. He then followed it with a good ol’ uncle ball-spinning trick until Embiid tried to steal the ball. The duo later found themselves fighting for the ball to have a go at the final play.

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Though the duo had a friendly battle in the end, the fans didn’t take the incident lightly. Many expressed that it was unnecessary through their comments.

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Additionally, the video clip sent a different message to some fans, as they felt the duo engaged in an actual fight. One user said, “This doesn?t look like friendly teammates having a fun time. This looks like some tense stuff.

Here are some reactions from the NBA Twitter.

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However, besides all the drama the Sixers registered a handsome victory.

The Sixers sealed a comfortable victory

Joel Embiid fire powered with 42 points, and 11 rebounds, and was supported by 27 points from Harden for a (120-111) victory over the Pelicans. However, both teams are in comfortable positions in their respective points table, a report suggests that James Harden could fancy his chances at the Houston Rockets camp. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of?ESPN, the beard could opt for a trade to the Rockets. While the Rockets are in dire need of a change as they struggle at the bottom of the Western Conference points table.

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Will James Harden be traded to the Rockets? If so, will he help them to reach a better spot in the points table? Let us know in the comments.

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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