James Harden says his beard protected him from the ball that hit his face, NBA on ESPN

James Harden is happy with the Houston Rockets win vs. the New Orleans Pelicans and (1:56) explains how his beard protected him when he bounced the ball into his face. (2:04) Russell Westbrook is grateful for passing Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson in career tripledoubles. Subscribe to ESPN+ Get the ESPN App: Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: Subscribe to ESPN FC on YouTube: Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: Exclusive interviews with Rachel Nichols Stephen A. Smith on ESPN ESPN on Social Media: Follow on Twitter: Like on Facebook: Follow on Instagram: Visit ESPN on YouTube to get uptotheminute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball, soccer and more. More on