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: Drills five treys
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Harden notched 31 points (8-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 10-12 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 129-101 loss to Orlando.
Harden posted a strong scoring performance, hitting five triples for the second time in his last three appearances. He led his team with 31 points but received minimal help from his teammates, as Ivica Zubac was the only other Clipper to score in double figures. Harden has been red-hot on the offensive end of late, averaging 32.5 points over his last six appearances.
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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.
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Clippers' James Harden: Will play Saturday
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Harden (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Suns, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Harden is under the weather, but he'll gut it out and get out there for Saturday's game. With Harden back in action, Nicolas Batum or Kris Dunn will likely return to the second unit, while Cam Christie could drop from the rotation entirely.
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Clippers' James Harden: Downgraded to questionable
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Harden (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Harden is under the weather and was a late addition to the injury report, which doesn't bode well for his status ahead of tipoff at 10:30 p.m. ET. If the star guard is unable to suit up, Kris Dunn and Chris Paul are candidates for an uptick in minutes.
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Clippers' James Harden: Will play Saturday
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Harden (personal) will play Saturday against the Suns, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Harden missed Thursday's game for personal reasons, but he'll be back in action Saturday night and should see his usual minutes. With Harden back, Kris Dunn will likely return to the second unit.
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Clippers' James Harden: Won't play vs. Phoenix
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Harden (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Suns, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Harden won't be on the floor Thursday due to personal reasons. Kawhi Leonard (ankle) has also been ruled out. The shorthanded squad will likely turn to Kris Dunn and Chris Paul to shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Clippers' James Harden: Posts team-high 25 points
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Harden totaled 25 points (7-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 126-107 loss to the Thunder.
Harden took full control of the offense with Kawhi Leonard (rest) and Bradley Beal (rest) on the bench. The 3-4 Clippers appear to be stuck in a pattern of sitting Leonard as often as they did last season, and relying solely on Harden for elite production won't help the team's postseason aspirations as the season moves forward. Harden has answered the call consistently so far, averaging 23.3 points, 8.6 assists, 6.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals over seven games.
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Clippers' James Harden: Leading scorer in loss
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Harden notched 29 points (8-15 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds and one steal in 39 minutes during Monday's 120-119 loss to the Heat.
Harden led all scorers with 29 points Monday, though his effort wasn't enough to lift the Clippers in a narrow loss. The Arizona State product is off to an excellent start to his age-36 season, averaging 23.0 points, 9.0 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals with three double-doubles through six games. With Kawhi Leonard and Bradley Beal both candidates to rest for the second half of the back-to-back Tuesday according to independent NBA writer Justin Russo, Harden could be tasked with an even larger offensive load and is well-positioned for another big night against the Thunder.
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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.
