Clippers' James Harden: Disappoints in Game 7 loss
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Harden amassed seven points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 13 assists, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 loss to the Nuggets in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Harden was somewhat of a non-factor as the Clippers were unceremoniously bundled out of the playoffs. It continues the recent narrative surrounding Harden, specifically that he tends to disappear when it matters most. With that said, it was largely a successful season for the veteran, rekindling his fantasy value. He ended the regular season with averages of 22.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.9 three-pointers.
Harden chipped in 28 points (10-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight assists, six rebounds, two steals and one block across 47 minutes during Thursday's 111-105 win over the Nuggets in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Harden led the Clippers in scoring Thursday, bouncing back from an 11-point performance during Game 5 in which he shot 3-for-9 from the field. Additionally, the star guard finished with a team-high mark in assists while tying the team high in steals. Harden and the Clippers will look to close out the opening round on the road in Game 7 on Saturday. He has averaged 20.7 points, 8.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks across 40.2 minutes per game in the first round.
Clippers' James Harden: Sub-par performance in loss
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Harden ended Tuesday's 131-115 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 11 points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals in 35 minutes.
Harden had his worst showing of the playoffs on a night when the Clippers were soundly beaten. Although Los Angeles was able to make a small run during the final quarter, the result was never really in doubt. Now trailing 3-2 in the series, Harden and the Clippers will need to reverse their recent trend if there is any hope of forcing a Game 7.
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