Clippers' James Harden: Poor shooting night Monday
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Harden (groin) contributed 17 points (5-17 FG, 3-13 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 112-99 loss to the Bulls.
Harden was iffy with a groin issue on the second leg of Los Angeles' back-to-back Monday, and it's fair to wonder if the issue hampered him at all during one of his worst shooting nights of the season. However, the All-Star guard did dish out a game-high 10 assists to mitigate the poor efficiency. There's a chance that Harden's counting stats take a hit once Kawhi Leonard is ready to handle a full workload, but the former's turnover rate could come down once that happens, and Harden's efficiency should eventually rise.
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Clippers' James Harden: Playing vs. Chicago
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Harden (groin) has been cleared to play Monday against the Bulls, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Harden landed on the injury report due to groin soreness, but he'll be able to play through the issue. The point guard has been playing at a high level of late, averaging 21.8 points and 10.0 assists over his last four appearances.
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Clippers' James Harden: Probable for Monday
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Harden is probable for Monday's game against the Bulls with right groin soreness, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Harden played through an illness Sunday versus the Lakers, finishing with 21 points (7-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists and one steal over 40 minutes. Now he's dealing with some groin soreness, but it sounds like the Clippers are planning for him to take the floor. If that's the case, he could see increased usage with Kawhi Leonard resting.
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Clippers' James Harden: Double-double in Sunday's win
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Harden registered 21 points (7-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Sunday's 116-102 victory over the Lakers.
The double-double was his 16th of the season and fourth in seven January appearances. Harden's second season with the Clippers has gone much better than his first, and through those seven games this month, the 35-year-old guard is averaging 19.3 points, 9.6 assists, 4.3 boards, 2.9 threes and 1.3 steals.
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Clippers' James Harden: Will play Sunday
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Harden (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Harden was initially deemed questionable to play Sunday, but the Clippers will be at full strength, so the star guard will be available for this rivalry matchup. Harden is averaging 19.0 points and 9.2 assists per game since the beginning of January.
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Clippers' James Harden: Questionable for Sunday
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Harden (illness) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Harden has missed only two games for the Clippers this season. However, that might change for Sunday's game against the Lakers, as he is reportedly battling an illness. If Harden can't go Sunday, Terance Mann could get the start and increased playing time.
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Clippers' James Harden: Scores 19 points Thursday
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Harden racked up 19 points (7-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 118-89 victory over the Trail Blazers.
The Clippers didn't have significant problems securing a comfortable win Thursday, and while Harden's final stat line wasn't eye-popping, he still finished as the team's second-best scorer behind Norman Powell. Harden has failed to reach the 20-point mark in three of his previous six appearances, averaging 19.0 points while shooting 42.7 percent from the floor in that span.
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Clippers' James Harden: Plays 23 minutes Wednesday
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Harden racked up 21 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 126-67 win over Brooklyn.
Harden finished with a solid stat line considering he played less than one half worth of basketball, and he finished just four rebounds shy of a triple-double. He's been excellent as a playmaker all season long, and he showed that once again Wednesday. This was the third time he recorded double-digit dimes across his last five contests.
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Clippers' James Harden: Scores 26 with 11 assists
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Harden accumulated 26 points (9-17 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 109-98 victory over Miami.
Harden recorded his 13th double-double of the season, and the star guard carried the team offensively alongside Norman Powell in a game where Kawhi Leonard posted a subpar stat line. This was Harden's seventh game in 2024-25 with at least 20 points and 10 assists, and he's averaging a solid 18.5 points, 9.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game since the beginning of January.
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Clippers' James Harden: Saturday's game postponed
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Harden and the Clippers will not play the Hornets on Saturday, as the game will be postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
The Clippers begin a three-game homestand Saturday that lasts until Jan. 16 against Portland, so it's unknown if the contest against Charlotte will be the only matchup postponed. As it currently stands, Los Angeles' next game is scheduled for Monday against Miami, marking Harden's next chance to play.
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Clippers' James Harden: Shoots poorly in loss Wednesday
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Harden logged 16 points (5-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 126-103 loss to Denver.
Norman Powell carried the Clippers on offense with a 30-point performance, and while the team needed Harden to step up offensively, he endured a rough shooting display after making just 33.3 percent of his attempts. There's no question Harden remains one of the game's best offensive players when he's at the top of his game, but that hasn't happened often of late. In fact, he's failed to reach the 20-point mark in four of his last six outings.
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Clippers' James Harden: Solid all-around performance
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Harden closed Monday's 108-106 loss to the Timberwolves with 22 points (8-22 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals over 37 minutes.
Harden may have struggled from beyond the arc in the loss to the Timberwolves on Monday but got the job done in other areas, filling up the stat sheet with a solid outing on both ends of the floor. The veteran superstar will have to adjust to the return of Kawhi Leonard, who played 21 minutes against Minnesota after making his season debut against the Hawks on Saturday.
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Clippers' James Harden: Drops 15 dimes in victory
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Harden notched 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, 15 assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Saturday's 131-105 win over the Hawks.
Harden didn't do much in the points column, but he was effective in distributing the ball during the decisive win. He was able to deliver the ball to Kawhi Leonard a couple of times in his return to action, and the connection could soon prove to be one of the most effective guard-forward stacks in the league if Leonard can stay healthy. Harden's line was a welcome change, as his last double-double occurred over a month ago.
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Clippers' James Harden: Removed from injury report
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Harden (groin) was not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Hawks, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Harden missed Thursday's loss against the Thunder but appears ready to play on Saturday against Atlanta. The former NBA MVP is averaging 21.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game this season, shooting 39.3 percent from the field and 34.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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Clippers' James Harden: Ruled out vs. OKC
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Harden (groin) is out for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Harden was downgraded to questionable earlier Thursday and now has been ruled out altogether, so he'll miss a game for the second time this season. Kevin Porter will likely start in his place, while Bones Hyland should also experience an uptick in playing time off the bench. Losing Harden is huge for the Clippers, though, as the star guard is averaging 21.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Clippers' James Harden: Questionable against OKC
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Harden is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Thunder due to right groin soreness, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Harden is in danger of missing just his second game of the season Thursday due to right groin soreness. If the star guard is ultimately forced to sit out, Kevin Porter and Bones Hyland are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Clippers' James Harden: Leading scorer in loss
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Harden posted a team-high 17 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 122-86 loss to the Spurs.
The veteran guard scored at least 15 points for the eighth straight game, but Harden got little help Tuesday -- Norman Powell was the only other Clippers starter to score in double digits. Over that eight-game stretch, Harden is averaging 22.8 points, 5.4 assists, 4.3 boards, 2.9 threes and 1.1 steals as he tries to keep the team afloat without Kawhi Leonard (knee).
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Clippers' James Harden: Lights it up from deep in victory
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Harden registered 27 points (6-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 10-12 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Monday's 116-113 victory over the Pelicans.
Harden provided the Clippers with a nice lift from deep Monday, connecting on a team-high mark from three while ending as one of two players with 25 or more points in a winning effort. Harden has converted on five or more threes with 25 or more points in four outings this season. Two of those four performances have taken place over the last five contests.
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Clippers' James Harden: Near triple-double in tight win
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Harden finished Monday's 114-110 win over the Grizzlies with 21 points (6-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 36 minutes.
Harden joined Norman Powell (29) and Ivica Zubac (20) as the three Clippers players to score at least 20 points in Monday's narrow victory. Harden led both teams in assists and was one dime and two boards away from registering his second triple-double of the regular season. Over his last five games, Harden has averaged 24.0 points, 6.2 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 34.1 minutes per game.
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Clippers' James Harden: Solid two-way play Thursday
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Harden closed with 24 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Thursday's 118-95 win over Dallas.
Even though Norman Powell led the Clippers in scoring once again, Harden made his presence felt as a facilitator while also chipping in with at least two tallies in five of the six major categories. Harden has had some scoring exploits from time to time, but even if he doesn't rely solely on his scoring prowess to provide fantasy value, he remains a key component of the Clippers' offensive scheme. Harden has surpassed the 20-point mark in six of his last eight appearances.
