Clippers' James Harden: Drops 29 points in decisive win
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Harden totaled 29 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 12-13 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 128-108 win over the Rockets.
Harden and Kawhi Leonard accounted for 70 of the Clippers' 128 points during the impressive beatdown of the Rockets. The dialed-in combo of Harden and Leonard is the recipe for success in Los Angeles, and keeping the duo healthy and productive is the team's top priority. Losing Ivica Zubac (ankle) for at least three weeks stings, but if the backups can step up, the team can extend this winning streak to three games against Portland this week behind Harden's supreme production.
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Clippers' James Harden: Posts 21 points in return to action
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Harden registered 21 points (6-20 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 41 minutes during Saturday's 103-88 victory over the Lakers.
Although Harden left most of the heavy lifting to Kawhi Leonard during the win, the former was free to roam in the second half after Luka Doncic's (leg) early exit. With Harden at the helm, the Clippers controlled the tempo for most of the game, and even LeBron James' heroic stints on the floor weren't enough to keep Harden and the rest of the lineup in check. Harden will get two full days off before meeting a familiar foe in the Rockets, where he spent a significant chunk of his illustrious career.
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Clippers' James Harden: Not listed on injury report
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Harden (calf) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus the Lakers, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Harden sat out Monday's loss to the Thunder with a calf contusion, but he'll be back in action Saturday, which will likely result in Bogdan Bogdanovic heading back to the second unit. There will also be fewer minutes available for Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders.
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Clippers' James Harden: Won't play Thursday
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Harden has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a left calf contusion, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Harden was able to play through a calf injury during Monday's loss to the Grizzlies. However, the injury will keep the superstar guard out of Thursday's contest, and his status for Saturday's tilt against the Lakers is up in the air. Bogdan Bogdanovic, Jordan Miller, Kobe Sanders and RayJ Dennis are candidates to see more playing time in Harden's absence.
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Clippers' James Harden: Plays through injury for 13 points
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Harden produced 13 points (4-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 121-103 loss to Memphis.
Harden took the floor despite his calf injury, and although he was effective in distributing the ball to other playmakers, he finished with his second-lowest scoring total of the season. Aside from the Spurs and Knicks, the league will enjoy a few days of rest, which should give Harden a chance to rest his leg and return to higher production.
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Clippers' James Harden: Status in question Monday
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The Clippers have stated Harden (calf) is a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Coach Ty Lue stated in his pre-game presser that Harden had been cleared for action, but the Clippers announced shortly after that Lue misspoke, and Harden is still being considered a game-time call. More clarity on the star guard's status should arrive closer to tipoff.
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Clippers' James Harden: Officially cleared
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Harden (calf) has been cleared to play Monday against Memphis, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
There was some confusion about Harden's availability after coach Ty Lue prematurely stated that the guard was available for Monday's clash. However, the team has now officially declared Harden available against the Grizzlies.
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Clippers' James Harden: Will suit up Monday
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Harden (calf) is available for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Harden will shake off his questionable tag due to a left calf contusion and suit up Monday. Over his last five appearances, the star guard has averaged 22.4 points, 6.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 34.4 minutes per game. He has shot 45.6 percent from the field and 35.0 percent from three-point range during that span.
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Clippers' James Harden: Iffy for Monday
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Harden is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies with a left calf contusion, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
This is a new injury for Harden, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to push through it. The Clippers may opt to be cautious, as Harden has been shouldering a heavy workload. In his most recent outing, Harden produced 22 points (7-18 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 40 minutes against the Rockets on Thursday.
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Clippers' James Harden: Puts up 22 points in defeat
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Harden supplied 22 points (7-18 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 40 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 loss to Houston.
Harden was impactful at both ends of the court for the Clippers, recording at least 20 points, seven dimes and three steals for the third time across his last four appearances. Harden has been on a tear in recent weeks, and while his numbers have experienced a slight drop now that Kawhi Leonard is back in the mix, Harden remains a key offensive figure for the Clippers. He's averaging 26.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game over his last 10 contests.
Harden finished with 34 points (10-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 13-15 FT), six assists, five rebounds, four steals and one block across 39 minutes in Saturday's 109-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
The star guard led all players in points en route to surpassing Carmelo Anthony on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Harden ranks 10th in the league's history with 28,303 points and will now look to catch Shaquille O'Neal, who sits at 28,596 career points. Harden also had an impactful performance outside the scoring column Saturday, chipping in a game- and season-high four steals, recording multiple swipes for the eighth time in 23 regular-season outings. Additionally, the 36-year-old tied the game high in assists, dishing out at least six for a third consecutive contest.
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Clippers' James Harden: Manages 18 points in Memphis
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Harden closed with 18 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one block over 36 minutes during Friday's 107-98 loss to the Grizzlies.
The future Hall of Famer continues to fill up the bucket from long distance. Harden's averaging 3.6 three-pointers a game this season, his best mark since 2019-20, and he's drained multiple treys in 10 of the last 12 games, averaging 29.0 points, 7.9 assists, 5.4 boards, 3.8 threes and 1.2 steals during that stretch.
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Clippers' James Harden: Scores 27 points with nine dimes
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Harden supplied 27 points (11-24 FG, 5-14 3Pt), four rebounds, nine assists and three steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 115-92 win over the Hawks.
Harden attempted only six shots through the first half of Monday's loss to Miami, but he came out much more aggressively Wednesday night, jacking up a team-high 15 shots by halftime. Harden led the Clippers in scoring and shot attempts in the win, and as a bonus, he committed only one turnover.
Clippers' James Harden: Barely plays in second half
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Harden posted 11 points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three assists and two rebounds over 20 minutes during the Clippers' 140-123 loss to the Heat on Monday.
Harden entered Monday's game averaging 35.9 minutes per game. However, the All-NBA guard saw the floor for a season-low 20 minutes and saw less than 90 seconds in the third quarter before sitting out for the fourth frame. It's unclear whether Harden's absence was injury-related, so his status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
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