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: 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: 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: 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.
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Clippers' James Harden: Makes history in loss
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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.
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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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Clippers' James Harden: Logs 19/8/11 double-double in loss
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Harden totaled 29 points (5-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 17-19 FT), eight rebounds, 11 assists and one block over 37 minutes during Saturday's 114-110 loss to the Mavericks.
The Clippers fell short despite voluminous totals from Harden and Kawhi Leonard, who contributed 59 of the Clippers' 110 points. Although the Clippers have gone 1-4 over the last five games, Harden has lit up the scoreboard during the span, averaging 31.0 points, 8.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals.
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Clippers' James Harden: Pops for team-high 29 in loss
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Harden accumulated 29 points (9-21 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 135-118 loss to the Lakers.
Every Clippers starter scored in double digits, but it was Harden who led the way for the visitors. The 36-year-old point guard is on a tear in November, scoring more than 25 points in seven of his last nine games while averaging 33.1 points, 7.8 assists, 6.7 boards, 4.2 threes and 1.0 steals.
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Clippers' James Harden: Struggles against Cavaliers
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Harden closed Sunday's 120-105 loss to Cleveland with 19 points (5-16 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal in 32 minutes.
Harden was coming off a 55-point performance against the Hornets on Saturday, but the star guard was unable to repeat those numbers on the second leg of the back-to-back set. After going 10-for-16 from three Saturday, Harden missed all eight of his shots Sunday. His real value is somewhere in between these two performances, but more often than not, Harden should be a valuable scoring weapon for a struggling Clippers team. He's averaging 30.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game since the beginning of November.
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Clippers' James Harden: Breaks franchise scoring record
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Harden logged 55 points (17-26 FG, 10-16 3Pt, 11-14 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one steal over 35 minutes during the Clippers' 131-116 win over the Hornets on Saturday.
It was a truly vintage performance from Harden on Saturday, as he broke the Clippers' franchise record with 55 points while tying a career high with 10 three-pointers. Per independent NBA writer Justin Russo, Harden joined Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant as the only players age 36 or older to score 55 or more points in a game. Harden will continue to be the engine that runs the Clippers' offense, and he should be getting reinforcements for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, as Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is expected to return from a nine-game absence, as reported by NBA reporter Chris Haynes.
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Clippers' James Harden: Tacks on 28 points in loss
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Harden produced 28 points (7-25 FG, 2-12 3Pt, 12-12 FT), six rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Monday's 110-108 loss to the 76ers.
Harden posted a tough shooting performance from the field but still managed to lead his team in scoring by putting together a perfect night at the charity stripe. While he was unable to match the 37 or 41 points he's put up in his previous two appearances, Harden continues to produce at a high level as a scorer, averaging 32.8 points per game over his last five outings.
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Clippers' James Harden: Pours in game-high 37 in loss
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Harden posted 37 points (9-22 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 14-15 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 121-118 loss to the Celtics.
The 37 points led all scorers on the afternoon, but none of Harden's teammates scored more than 17 points as they came up short in Boston. The 36-year-old guard has caught fire, scoring at least 35 points in three of the last four games and producing two triple-doubles during that span while averaging 34.0 points, 9.8 boards, 8.8 assists, 4.5 threes and 1.0 blocks.
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Clippers' James Harden: Notches 41-point, triple-double
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Harden erupted for 41 points (13-25 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, two blocks and three turnovers across 51 minutes during Friday's 133-127 double overtime victory over the Mavericks.
With his eighth triple-double in a Clippers uniform, Harden became the all-time leader in triple-doubles in Clippers' franchise history, and he is now the only player in franchise history with a 40-point triple-double. Harden was nothing short of spectacular in this one, as he hit multiple big shots down the stretch to keep L.A. on top and put an end to the Clippers' six-game skid.
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Clippers' James Harden: Scores team-high 28 points
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Harden posted 23 points (6-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 10-10 FT), eight rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 loss to Denver.
Although Harden's three-point stroke was ice-cold, he found his way to a big total thanks to frequent stops at the charity stripe. Harden can usually be counted on for boosted production when Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is sidelined, but the two players could form a deadly combination against Dallas if Leonard is healthy enough to make the trip. Bradley Beal (hip) is also out for the season, opening up even more usage for Harden.
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Clippers' James Harden: Triple-double in loss
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Harden recorded 35 points (12-23 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 assists, 10 rebounds and two blocks in 39 minutes during Monday's 105-102 loss to the Hawks.
Harden recorded his first triple-double of the season Monday, though it wasn't enough to lift the Clippers to victory. The 2017-18 MVP showcased his most aggressive outing of the year, attempting a season-high 23 shots and exceeding 30 points for the first time. The veteran is off to a strong start to the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 23.4 points, 9.3 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals across nine appearances.
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Clippers' James Harden: Curious double-double Saturday
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Harden supplied 13 points (4-15 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and 13 assists over 41 minutes during Saturday's 114-103 loss to Phoenix.
While the 36-year-old guard returned from an illness that cost him Thursday's game to deliver his fourth double-double in eight starts, Harden's poor shooting and lack of other production suggested he may not be 100 percent yet. With Kawhi Leonard (ankle) on the shelf for a few games however, the Clippers can't afford to have Harden out of the lineup as well. Harden's averaging 22.0 points, 9.1 assists, 4.6 boards, 3.4 threes and 1.1 steals in 34.5 minutes a contest to begin the season.
