Harden logged 18 points (6-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Thursday's 112-104 win over the Lakers.
Harden collected his 13th double-double of the season, though the veteran struggled from the field again and matched a season-high seven turnovers. It was his second straight game with at least six turnovers, but he's also dished out at least six dimes in every game in January. However, over his last seven games, the star guard is shooting just 34.8 percent from the field on 22.1 attempts per game and 21.0 percent from deep on 8.9 attempts.
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Clippers' James Harden: Shooting woes in blowout loss
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Harden had 24 points (9-25 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six assists and five rebounds across 31 minutes in Tuesday's 138-110 loss to the Bulls.
Harden finished as the Clippers' leading scorer, reaching the 20-point threshold for a fifth straight game. However, the star guard struggled from beyond the arc yet again, and he has shot an abysmal 19.6 percent from beyond the arc over his last six outings. On a more positive note, he also tied the team-high mark in assists and has dished out at least six dimes in all 10 of his appearances so far this month.
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Clippers' James Harden: Leads charge with 36 points
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Harden produced 36 points (9-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 18-20 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block in 37 minutes during Monday's 110-106 victory over the Wizards.
Harden took an interesting path to 36 points, as he failed to connect from downtown and added 18 of his 36 from the charity stripe. Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com notes that this is the highest-scoring game of Harden's career without hitting at least one trey. His production didn't end in the scoring department, as he fell one assist shy of a double-double while also recording at least one steal and one block for a second straight game.
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Clippers' James Harden: Double-doubles in victory
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Harden had 31 points (10-27 FG, 2-15 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 10 assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block across 42 minutes in Friday's 121-117 overtime win over the Raptors.
Harden struggled in the first three quarters, during which he tallied 15 points while shooting 5-for-17 from the field. However, the star guard stepped it up in the fourth quarter and overtime, and he finished as Los Angeles' leading scorer with Kawhi Leonard (ankle) sidelined. Harden has reached the 20-point marker in three straight games and in all but two of his eight appearances in January. Moreover, he dished out a team-high 10 assists Friday, securing his third double-double this month.
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Clippers' James Harden: Hits major milestone in win
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Harden amassed 32 points (11-28 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and four steals over 38 minutes during Monday's 117-109 victory over Charlotte.
With a three-pointer in the third quarter, Harden surpassed Shaquille O'Neal to claim the ninth-place spot on the NBA career scoring list. Harden recorded his ninth double-double of the season during the victory, as the All-Star and teammate Kawhi Leonard accounted for 67 of the team's 117 points. It was an encouraging total for Harden, who regressed Sunday with a below-average showing against the Pistons and had surpassed 29 points only once over the past six games.
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Clippers' James Harden: Posts 31 points in victory
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Harden registered 31 points (10-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six assists, four rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 35 minutes in Friday's 121-105 win over the Nets.
After shooting just 35.3 percent from the field in Wednesday's loss to the Knicks, Harden bounced back with an extremely efficient performance Friday. The star guard scored a game-high 31 points while leading the Clippers in assists. Additionally, he chipped in a season-high-tying two blocks, tallying multiple swats for the fourth time this season and for the first time since Nov. 17. He had shot just 37.3 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from beyond the arc in his previous five games entering Friday's contest, so his efficiency against Brooklyn is a welcome sight.
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Clippers' James Harden: Nearly double-doubles in loss
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Harden (shoulder) logged 23 points (6-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Knicks.
Harden was questionable to play Wednesday with a shoulder injury that held him out of Monday's contest with Golden State. He ultimately played through the injury and drained four three-pointers, his most since Dec. 20. Harden has not been shooting well from the field recently, averaging 22.0 points on just 37.3 percent overall and 29.4 percent from beyond the arc in his last five contests.
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Clippers' James Harden: Will play Wednesday
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Harden (shoulder) is good to go for Wednesday's game in New York, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Harden is back after missing Monday's win over the Warriors, and his return will likely result in Kobe Sanders heading back to the second unit. There will also be fewer minutes available for Jordan Miller with Harden active.
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Clippers' James Harden: Upgraded to probable
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Harden (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Harden was previously listed as questionable, but he appears likely to return from a one-game absence. With this news, guys like Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller will likely be less involved for the Clippers.
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Clippers' James Harden: Iffy for Wednesday
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Harden (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Harden is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to right shoulder soreness. If the star guard is ultimately ruled out, Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller are candidates for an uptick in minutes. Over his last five outings, Harden has averaged 24.2 points, 7.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 34.4 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' James Harden: Ruled out Monday
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Harden (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Harden was a late addition to the injury report Monday due to right shoulder soreness, and he's set to miss just his third game of the season. With the star guard sidelined, Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller are candidates for increased roles. Harden's next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Knicks.
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Clippers' James Harden: Added to injury report
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Harden is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors with right shoulder soreness, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Harden is a late addition to the Clippers' injury report Monday, boding poorly for his chances of suiting up. Kris Dunn would likely be thrust into a significant playmaking role if Harden cannot play, and Jordan Miller could also see a big opportunity in the backcourt in this case.
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Clippers' James Harden: Double-double against Celtics
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Harden chipped in 18 points (7-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 146-115 loss to Boston.
The double-double was his 10th of the season, and just his second in 13 games since the beginning of December. Over that span, Harden is averaging 22.8 points, 7.0 assists, 3.2 boards, 2.6 threes and 1.5 steals.
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Clippers' James Harden: Adds 20 points in win
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Harden notched 20 points (5-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 9-11 FT), three rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes during Thursday's 118-101 victory over the Jazz.
Harden delivered another steady performance Thursday to help secure the sixth straight win for the Clippers. The veteran guard's three-point shot wasn't falling again, shooting one for six from downtown for the second straight game, but he continues to get to the free-throw line at will. The 36-year-old is averaging 10.2 made free throws on 11.4 attempts per game over the past five contests while posting 26.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists in 34.6 minutes per game. While Harden's assist totals haven't been gaudy in recent games, he has committed one or fewer turnovers in each of the past two games, something he had done in only one other game this season.
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Clippers' James Harden: Experiences slight dip in win
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Harden posted 21 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 131-90 victory over the Kings.
The game got out of hand early, which is likely one reason for Harden's slight regression in the contest. A cold night beyond the arc was another factor, and that's been a bit of a concern in Harden's recent lines. Although the sharpshooter has converted more than 50 percent of his long-range shots six times this season, he's hit that percentage only once during December.
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Clippers' James Harden: Hits for 28 points in decisive win
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Harden supplied 28 points (7-23 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 11-11 FT), four rebounds and seven assists over 40 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 win over the Pistons.
It was a tall task to come anywhere close to Kawhi Leonard's historic 55-point game, but Harden managed a solid line despite the voluminous total from his teammate. Harden padded his numbers by going a perfect 11 of 11 from the charity stripe. The veteran has been superb during the current win streak, averaging 28 points, 7.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals over the past four games.
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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.
