Clippers' James Harden: Nabs third double-double of season
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Harden chipped in 24 points (8-19 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, 14 assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Friday's 126-124 victory over New Orleans.
The double-double was his third in five games to begin the season, and Harden has scored at least 20 points in four straight while grabbing multiple steals in three straight. The 36-year-old guard is showing no signs of slowing down, averaging 21.8 points, 9.2 assists, 4.8 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.4 steals in 33.2 minutes a contest.
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Clippers' James Harden: Paces Los Angeles in loss
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Harden notched 20 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist across 32 minutes in Tuesday's 98-79 loss to the Warriors.
Harden struggled from three-point range but still led the team in scoring, finishing as one of just three Clippers players to score in double figures. The 36-year-old guard has posted at least 20 points in three straight games. He's now shooting 49.0 percent from the field across four regular-season outings thus far.
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Clippers' James Harden: Pops for 30 in convincing win
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Harden logged 30 points (8-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 9-9 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one block in 28 minutes during Friday's 129-102 victory over the Suns.
Harden and Kawhi Leonard were responsible for 57 of LA's 129 points in the blowout, and the duo seems to be perfectly in sync. Harden only missed four shots in the contest and drilled five three-pointers in the win, bringing his total to seven beyond the arc over the first two games. The Clippers emptied the bench after the game was well in hand, so the fact that Harden managed this total with only 28 minutes of work was very impressive.
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Clippers' James Harden: Notches double-double in season opener
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Harden posted 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and 11 assists across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 129-108 loss to Utah.
The Clippers fell behind early to Utah, but that didn't hinder Harden's production. The Beard scored or assisted on 14 of LA's 19 points in the first quarter. He finished with 15 points and 11 assists despite not playing in the final quarter given the large deficit. Harden remains a consistent double-double threat due to his high-volume role in the Clippers offense.
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Clippers' James Harden: Off injury report for Wednesday
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Harden (rest) isn't listed on the Clippers' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Harden sat out Friday's preseason win over the Warriors but will return to action in Wednesday's regular-season opener. The veteran guard appeared in 79 regular-season games in 2024-25, during which he averaged 22.8 points, 8.7 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 35.3 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' James Harden: Sitting until regular season
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Head coach Tyronn Lue said after Wednesday's 109-91 preseason win over Sacramento that Harden will be rested in Friday's preseason finale, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Harden and Kawhi Leonard will both get the night off Friday against Golden State but should be a full go for the Clippers' regular-season opener Oct. 22. Harden generated eight points (4-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 23 minutes in Wednesday's win.
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Clippers' James Harden: Hands out 11 dimes in 24 minutes
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Harden posted five points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, five rebounds, two steals and three turnovers during Sunday's 102-94 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
Harden will again be the primary playmaker for the Clippers this upcoming season, but with the additions of Bradley Beal and Chris Paul, Harden may have his minutes trimmed to the lower-30s. Still, he shouldn't have much trouble putting up top-20 numbers as one of the main guys in Los Angeles.
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Clippers' James Harden: Hands out nine assists
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Harden finished with five points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine assists and three turnovers across 16 minutes of Thursday's 142-95 preseason win over the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
Harden, who signed a two-year, $81.5 million contract over the offseason, is set to reprise his role as the lead playmaker in Los Angeles. Kawhi Leonard is healthy to eased the burden on Harden, and the Clippers reloaded their offense with the likes of Bradley Beal (knee), Chris Paul and John Collins.
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Clippers' James Harden: Declines option, plans to re-sign
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Harden plans to decline his $36.35 million player option for 2025-26 on Sunday and sign a two-year, $81.5 million contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Harden averaged 22.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.9 three-pointers in 35.3 minutes per game across 79 regular-season outings during a bounce-back 2024-25 campaign, but he fell short in the playoffs, scoring only seven points in the Game 7 loss to Denver. Regardless, the veteran has revitalized his career in Los Angeles and will likely lead the Clippers in usage during his age-36 season after receiving another raise.
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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.
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Clippers' James Harden: Paces Los Angeles in win
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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.
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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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Clippers' James Harden: Leads team in assists
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Harden logged 20 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and nine assists over 34 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 win over Denver in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Harden was one rebound shy of recording a double-double during Thursday's playoff victory over the Nuggets. The star guard is averaging 23.3 points, 9.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 38.7 minutes across his first three playoff appearances this season.
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Clippers' James Harden: Notches 18 points in win
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Harden logged 18 points (7-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal over 39 minutes during Monday's 105-102 victory over the Nuggets in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Kawhi Leonard did most of the heavy lifting in Game 2 with 39 points, while Harded, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac all scored in double figures for the Clippers. With the series tied at one win apiece, Harden holds averages of 25.0 points, 9.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 three-pointers in 41.0 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' James Harden: Another double-double in OT loss
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Harden closed with 32 points (11-22 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists and one block over 43 minutes during Saturday's 112-110 overtime loss to Denver in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The future Hall of Famer forced overtime with a floater in the lane on the Clippers' final possession of the fourth quarter, but Harden's game-high 32 points ended up being just not quite enough. The 35-year-old has recorded a double-double or better in six straight appearances, averaging 29.8 points, 11.2 assists, 7.2 boards, 3.3 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch as he attempts to advance past the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2017-18.
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Clippers' James Harden: Big double-double in overtime win
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Harden had 39 points (13-23 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and two steals in 48 minutes during Sunday's 124-119 overtime win over the Warriors.
It was the 12th game of the season with at least 30 points for Harden, who helped the Clippers clinch a playoff berth Sunday with a big double-double. The All-Star guard is rolling ahead of the postseason, posting averages of 24.6 points, 8.7 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.8 three-pointers in 36.6 minutes while shooting 49.4 percent from the floor over his last 11 games.
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Clippers' James Harden: Records triple-double
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Harden finished with 23 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals in 43 minutes during Friday's 101-100 victory over the Kings.
Harden filled the stat sheet admirably in this tight win, and he also recorded his third triple-double of the season in the process -- and first since Jan. 23. Harden's role as a scorer has diminished a bit due to the regular presence of Kawhi Leonard in the lineup, but Harden should remain one of the Clippers' go-to offensive weapons on a regular basis thanks to his extremely high usage rate. With one game left in the regular season, Harden is averaging 24.8 points, 9.1 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game since the beginning of March.
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Clippers' James Harden: Sniffs triple-double in victory
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Harden logged 21 points (8-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds and 12 assists in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 122-117 victory over San Antonio.
Harden came one rebound short of his third triple-double of the season. He's reined in his three-point shot, and the reduced attempts allowed for some improvement after a string of unimpressive totals beyond the arc. Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac are all getting hot at the right time as the Clippers firmed up their playoff seeding. If the trio keeps this pace, the team is poised for a promising run in the postseason.
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Clippers' James Harden: Logs stellar 29/14 double-double
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Harden chipped in 29 points (10-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, 14 assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 135-104 win over Dallas.
Although Harden eased off his volume beyond the arc, Harden was excellent elsewhere and recorded one of his best assist totals of the season in the decisive victory. Harden's perimeter shot has been off over the past several games, so it wasn't surprising to see another limited performance from downtown. Instead, Harden got the ball to his teammates, and there's enough talent around him to accrue a significant assist number on a nightly basis.
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Clippers' James Harden: Regresses with 13 points
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Harden recorded 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 114-91 victory over the Mavericks.
The Clippers played well despite a down game from their most productive player. With Kawhi Leonard fully healthy, there's a lot less pressure on Harden to carry the team, and Norman Powell's return has further lightened the load. Harden is still struggling with his three-point shot, as he's averaged a paltry 18.8 percent beyond the arc over the past three games.
