James Harden on Game 6: There’s no pressure on us, there's pressure on them to win the game
Brad Townsend: “There’s no pressure on us,” James Harden says, later adding: “The pressure’s on them to win the game.” pic.twitter.com/bAbd4EIiUm
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Brad Townsend @townbrad
James Harden says ‘pressure’ is on Mavs to win Game 6 with Clippers trailing 3-2 in series dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:15 PM
James Harden says ‘pressure’ is on Mavs to win Game 6 with Clippers trailing 3-2 in series dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden on not feeling pressure, it how Clippers need to not be as disorganized offensively as they were in Game 5 and how Harden has seen all kinds of defenses and how he has to adjust to them.
“Stick to the script” pic.twitter.com/jF8s8naoav – 12:25 PM
James Harden on not feeling pressure, it how Clippers need to not be as disorganized offensively as they were in Game 5 and how Harden has seen all kinds of defenses and how he has to adjust to them.
“Stick to the script” pic.twitter.com/jF8s8naoav – 12:25 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
“There’s no pressure on us,” Harden says, later adding: “The pressure’s on them to win the game.” pic.twitter.com/bAbd4EIiUm – 12:07 PM
“There’s no pressure on us,” Harden says, later adding: “The pressure’s on them to win the game.” pic.twitter.com/bAbd4EIiUm – 12:07 PM
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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
2024 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Clippers’ Harden, George have ‘one of those nights.’ Again.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 10:43 AM
2024 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Clippers’ Harden, George have ‘one of those nights.’ Again.
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Brad Turner @BA_Turner
My guy @dylanohernandez delivers his trademark muse: Hernández: James Harden delivers a trademark disappearing act at the worst time for the Clippers latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 9:57 AM
My guy @dylanohernandez delivers his trademark muse: Hernández: James Harden delivers a trademark disappearing act at the worst time for the Clippers latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 9:57 AM
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StatMuse @statmuse
James Harden has single digit playoff games in 3 straight playoff series.
8 PTS vs Nets
9 PTS vs Celtics (Game 7)
7 PTS vs Mavs pic.twitter.com/gVw9jBLE3L – 9:23 AM
James Harden has single digit playoff games in 3 straight playoff series.
8 PTS vs Nets
9 PTS vs Celtics (Game 7)
7 PTS vs Mavs pic.twitter.com/gVw9jBLE3L – 9:23 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Neither Paul George nor James Harden attempted a midrange FG (non-paint 2) in Game 5 vs Mavericks
Luka/Kyrie combined to make 3/6 midrange FGs – 1:40 AM
Neither Paul George nor James Harden attempted a midrange FG (non-paint 2) in Game 5 vs Mavericks
Luka/Kyrie combined to make 3/6 midrange FGs – 1:40 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
3-point shooting tonight in Game 5
Luka/Kyrie: 3/15
Their teammates: 11/24
PG/Harden: 3/13
Their teammates: 6/22 – 1:39 AM
3-point shooting tonight in Game 5
Luka/Kyrie: 3/15
Their teammates: 11/24
PG/Harden: 3/13
Their teammates: 6/22 – 1:39 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue on James’ Harden poor Game 5: “He didn’t play well. So I got to do a better job at getting him in better situations and then be ready for Game 6 because I know he’ll be better.” – 1:18 AM
Clippers coach Ty Lue on James’ Harden poor Game 5: “He didn’t play well. So I got to do a better job at getting him in better situations and then be ready for Game 6 because I know he’ll be better.” – 1:18 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA playoffs: Mavericks crush Clippers as Luka Doncic shines and James Harden disappears, Celtics oust Heat
(By @ColinCBSSports)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 1:11 AM
NBA playoffs: Mavericks crush Clippers as Luka Doncic shines and James Harden disappears, Celtics oust Heat
(By @ColinCBSSports)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 1:11 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
James Harden really keeps you on your toes pic.twitter.com/vTXcnFtpLQ – 1:09 AM
James Harden really keeps you on your toes pic.twitter.com/vTXcnFtpLQ – 1:09 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Asked about James Harden going 2-for-12 after being superb for much of this series, Ty Lue said Harden is “human.” – 12:51 AM
Asked about James Harden going 2-for-12 after being superb for much of this series, Ty Lue said Harden is “human.” – 12:51 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue chalked up James Harden poor game tonight to “Being human” – 12:47 AM
Tyronn Lue chalked up James Harden poor game tonight to “Being human” – 12:47 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
James Harden and Russell Westbrook combined for 13 points in Game 5 😬 pic.twitter.com/hDOiHdG4qD – 12:46 AM
James Harden and Russell Westbrook combined for 13 points in Game 5 😬 pic.twitter.com/hDOiHdG4qD – 12:46 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Clippers tonight:
Bones Hyland: 11 points in 7 minutes
James Harden: 7 points in 33 minutes
Russell Westbrook: 6 points in 16 minutes – 12:25 AM
Clippers tonight:
Bones Hyland: 11 points in 7 minutes
James Harden: 7 points in 33 minutes
Russell Westbrook: 6 points in 16 minutes – 12:25 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
James Harden just had his 10th career playoff game with at least 10 field goal attempts but two or fewer made field goals. pic.twitter.com/hOZ0KUvRuM – 12:21 AM
James Harden just had his 10th career playoff game with at least 10 field goal attempts but two or fewer made field goals. pic.twitter.com/hOZ0KUvRuM – 12:21 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Harden’s last 5 game 5s:
11.6 PPG
29.6 FG%
20.7 3P%
statmuse.com/nba/player/jam… – 12:17 AM
Harden’s last 5 game 5s:
11.6 PPG
29.6 FG%
20.7 3P%
statmuse.com/nba/player/jam… – 12:17 AM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
I’m so sorry @IsaacKLee. The James Harden No Show Playoff Support Group welcomes you with open arms and no judgment pic.twitter.com/U9PjnpgD0X – 12:15 AM
I’m so sorry @IsaacKLee. The James Harden No Show Playoff Support Group welcomes you with open arms and no judgment pic.twitter.com/U9PjnpgD0X – 12:15 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Most NBA playoff games shooting 20% or worse on 10+ shots, three-point era
1. CLIPPERS’ JAMES HARDEN: 13 (2-12 in Game 5 loss to Mavericks)
2. Clifford Robinson: 11
3. CLIPPERS’ RUSSELL WESTBROOK: 9 (2-11 in Game 5 loss to Mavericks) pic.twitter.com/tdtAciHLOG – 12:15 AM
Most NBA playoff games shooting 20% or worse on 10+ shots, three-point era
1. CLIPPERS’ JAMES HARDEN: 13 (2-12 in Game 5 loss to Mavericks)
2. Clifford Robinson: 11
3. CLIPPERS’ RUSSELL WESTBROOK: 9 (2-11 in Game 5 loss to Mavericks) pic.twitter.com/tdtAciHLOG – 12:15 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
James Harden now also ties the all time NBA record for most playoff games with 10+ shot attempts & 3 or fewer makes, with SEVENTEEN. pic.twitter.com/TMtR17ftBk – 12:15 AM
James Harden now also ties the all time NBA record for most playoff games with 10+ shot attempts & 3 or fewer makes, with SEVENTEEN. pic.twitter.com/TMtR17ftBk – 12:15 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
James Harden now holds the NBA playoff record for most games with 10+ shot attempts & 2 or fewer makes, with TEN GAMES like that. pic.twitter.com/ts9hfc86ZQ – 12:14 AM
James Harden now holds the NBA playoff record for most games with 10+ shot attempts & 2 or fewer makes, with TEN GAMES like that. pic.twitter.com/ts9hfc86ZQ – 12:14 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
That last missed 3 by Harden put him at 2-12 for the night, so tonight won’t be his FIFTH career playoff game going exactly 2-11. – 12:08 AM
That last missed 3 by Harden put him at 2-12 for the night, so tonight won’t be his FIFTH career playoff game going exactly 2-11. – 12:08 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Oh hey, James Harden is currently shooting 2/11 from the field in a playoff game. – 12:03 AM
Oh hey, James Harden is currently shooting 2/11 from the field in a playoff game. – 12:03 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
PG and Harden are the most UNPREDICTABLE Players in the league. It’s just weird how at times they don’t look engaged or even look like they give a damn. – 11:43 PM
PG and Harden are the most UNPREDICTABLE Players in the league. It’s just weird how at times they don’t look engaged or even look like they give a damn. – 11:43 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
17-2 Mavericks run
73-50 Mavericks lead
And Mavericks have made only 6 3s for the game, 0/10 from Doncic/Irving, and they’re leading like this.
George/Harden have 14 points on 4/18 FGs.
4:44 left in 3rd quarter. A 5:45 LAC field goal drought, 4:04 LAC scoring drought. – 11:43 PM
17-2 Mavericks run
73-50 Mavericks lead
And Mavericks have made only 6 3s for the game, 0/10 from Doncic/Irving, and they’re leading like this.
George/Harden have 14 points on 4/18 FGs.
4:44 left in 3rd quarter. A 5:45 LAC field goal drought, 4:04 LAC scoring drought. – 11:43 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Luka Doncic – 10-of-19
Paul George + James Harden – 4-of-18
Mavs up 69-50 midway through the 3rd Q – 11:39 PM
Luka Doncic – 10-of-19
Paul George + James Harden – 4-of-18
Mavs up 69-50 midway through the 3rd Q – 11:39 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Before the game, Jason Kidd said: “We got to do a better job of taking them off the three-point line. But Paul George can make tough shots. Harden can make tough shots. We just have to make sure there’s no freebies.” Clippers so far tonight? They are 3-of-19 from 3-point land. – 11:34 PM
Before the game, Jason Kidd said: “We got to do a better job of taking them off the three-point line. But Paul George can make tough shots. Harden can make tough shots. We just have to make sure there’s no freebies.” Clippers so far tonight? They are 3-of-19 from 3-point land. – 11:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Doncic in the midrange
8-2 Mavericks run
64-50 Mavericks lead
Largest of the game for Mavericks with 7:16 left in 3rd quarter
George and Harden haven’t been able to get any buckets in this 2nd half. Two days off and at home is a bad spot to have no juice – 11:33 PM
Doncic in the midrange
8-2 Mavericks run
64-50 Mavericks lead
Largest of the game for Mavericks with 7:16 left in 3rd quarter
George and Harden haven’t been able to get any buckets in this 2nd half. Two days off and at home is a bad spot to have no juice – 11:33 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jason Kidd figured out the guys around Harden and PG can’t shoot and stopped guarding them, even if they make a few….clippers offense dealing with man and zone at the same time – 11:33 PM
Jason Kidd figured out the guys around Harden and PG can’t shoot and stopped guarding them, even if they make a few….clippers offense dealing with man and zone at the same time – 11:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Harden and George start 2nd half with turnovers, so there’s that – 11:23 PM
Harden and George start 2nd half with turnovers, so there’s that – 11:23 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks are taking the 3s away from LA
3 makes is awful but 15 attempts isn’t enough anyway.
How they go about creating better looks is LA’s challenge.
Luka, Kyrie, PG, Harden all can be more efficient. But Luka has as many FG attempts as PG and Harden combined. – 11:21 PM
Mavericks are taking the 3s away from LA
3 makes is awful but 15 attempts isn’t enough anyway.
How they go about creating better looks is LA’s challenge.
Luka, Kyrie, PG, Harden all can be more efficient. But Luka has as many FG attempts as PG and Harden combined. – 11:21 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Maxi Kleber 3pt marksman. A man who shot 34.8 from deep in reg season, makes 4 3ptrs in the 2nd qtr to help Mavs to a 56-46 halftime lead in G5. Kleber 8-14 in the series. Mavs hold George and Harden to a combined 12 pts on 4-15. 2nd half soon @LoneStar925 – 11:13 PM
Maxi Kleber 3pt marksman. A man who shot 34.8 from deep in reg season, makes 4 3ptrs in the 2nd qtr to help Mavs to a 56-46 halftime lead in G5. Kleber 8-14 in the series. Mavs hold George and Harden to a combined 12 pts on 4-15. 2nd half soon @LoneStar925 – 11:13 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Fortunately for the Clippers, there’s a whole other half to this: Mavs 56, Clips 46 | PG and Harden are a combined 4-15, 1-6 from 3.
Dallas playing some Big D, contributing to the Clippers’ cool second-quarter shooting: 8-23 / 0-7 … – 11:09 PM
Fortunately for the Clippers, there’s a whole other half to this: Mavs 56, Clips 46 | PG and Harden are a combined 4-15, 1-6 from 3.
Dallas playing some Big D, contributing to the Clippers’ cool second-quarter shooting: 8-23 / 0-7 … – 11:09 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks use 8-0 run to take a 56-46 halftime lead.
Paul George has only scored 14 points in his last 4 quarters.
James Harden has only 5 points on 2/9 FGs.
Maxi Kleber outscoring Clippers bench 12-7.
Mavericks shooting 50%, Clippers at 40%. Only 2 turnovers for Mavericks. – 11:08 PM
Mavericks use 8-0 run to take a 56-46 halftime lead.
Paul George has only scored 14 points in his last 4 quarters.
James Harden has only 5 points on 2/9 FGs.
Maxi Kleber outscoring Clippers bench 12-7.
Mavericks shooting 50%, Clippers at 40%. Only 2 turnovers for Mavericks. – 11:08 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
James Harden is in the “Dragon Boat Festival” Vol. 8s tonight pic.twitter.com/GnBYsBwPkd – 10:55 PM
James Harden is in the “Dragon Boat Festival” Vol. 8s tonight pic.twitter.com/GnBYsBwPkd – 10:55 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks lead 41-35 with 6:33 left in 1st half.
Paul George set to return. Not sure what rest is looking like for Harden. Those two have combined to miss 10 of their first 12 shots.
Maxi Kleber is outscoring Clippers bench 9-7 by himself. – 10:46 PM
Mavericks lead 41-35 with 6:33 left in 1st half.
Paul George set to return. Not sure what rest is looking like for Harden. Those two have combined to miss 10 of their first 12 shots.
Maxi Kleber is outscoring Clippers bench 9-7 by himself. – 10:46 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clippers stars off to a good start: TMann with 9 and Big Zu with 8. Also getting some help from PG (3) and Harden (3).
Clippers trail 37-31 with 8:13 to go in the 2nd. – 10:42 PM
Clippers stars off to a good start: TMann with 9 and Big Zu with 8. Also getting some help from PG (3) and Harden (3).
Clippers trail 37-31 with 8:13 to go in the 2nd. – 10:42 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Harden put the moves on Washington and tried to get a floater off, but Washington blocked it. Impressive defensive possession. – 10:39 PM
Harden put the moves on Washington and tried to get a floater off, but Washington blocked it. Impressive defensive possession. – 10:39 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I really appreciate how granular Jamal Crawford gets with player tendencies on broadcasts. It’s not just “Harden likes the stepback.” He’s citing circumstance, angles, what he’s seeing on the floor. – 10:29 PM
I really appreciate how granular Jamal Crawford gets with player tendencies on broadcasts. It’s not just “Harden likes the stepback.” He’s citing circumstance, angles, what he’s seeing on the floor. – 10:29 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Pilot Jones has already blocked 3s by both Paul George and James Harden. – 10:27 PM
Pilot Jones has already blocked 3s by both Paul George and James Harden. – 10:27 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
A lot more scoring early from both teams than we usually get at the first timeout.
14-13 Mavericks lead with 6:58 left in 1st quarter.
Jason Kidd is challenging the offensive foul on Dereck Lively II, drawn by James Harden. – 10:16 PM
A lot more scoring early from both teams than we usually get at the first timeout.
14-13 Mavericks lead with 6:58 left in 1st quarter.
Jason Kidd is challenging the offensive foul on Dereck Lively II, drawn by James Harden. – 10:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Derrick White has more points this playoffs than
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Kevin Durant
Devin Booker
James Harden
Paul George
Tyrese Haliburton
Karl-Anthony Towns
Jayson Tatum pic.twitter.com/aYfCYSg0Zr – 9:47 PM
Derrick White has more points this playoffs than
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Kevin Durant
Devin Booker
James Harden
Paul George
Tyrese Haliburton
Karl-Anthony Towns
Jayson Tatum pic.twitter.com/aYfCYSg0Zr – 9:47 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 5/1
LAC
Amir Coffey
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DAL
Derrick Jones Jr.
P.J. Washington
Daniel Gafford
Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic – 9:38 PM
STARTERS 5/1
LAC
Amir Coffey
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DAL
Derrick Jones Jr.
P.J. Washington
Daniel Gafford
Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic – 9:38 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: Coffey, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden
9:08 tip @LoneStar925 – 9:35 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: Coffey, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden
9:08 tip @LoneStar925 – 9:35 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Starting lineups for Game 5
Mavericks: Doncic, Irving, Jones, Washington, Gafford
LAC: Harden, Mann, Coffey, George, Zubac – 9:31 PM
Starting lineups for Game 5
Mavericks: Doncic, Irving, Jones, Washington, Gafford
LAC: Harden, Mann, Coffey, George, Zubac – 9:31 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue explaining how James Harden had to trust the work with @Chuck_Ellis and take the floater that Dallas defense was permitting
More @TheAthletic on Harden and the floater
theathletic.com/5461157/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/vklnXcxtZH – 9:17 PM
Tyronn Lue explaining how James Harden had to trust the work with @Chuck_Ellis and take the floater that Dallas defense was permitting
More @TheAthletic on Harden and the floater
theathletic.com/5461157/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/vklnXcxtZH – 9:17 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue to James Harden, per Ty Lue:
“James, shoot your floater.”
“He said, ‘Facts, facts.'” – 8:21 PM
Ty Lue to James Harden, per Ty Lue:
“James, shoot your floater.”
“He said, ‘Facts, facts.'” – 8:21 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Norman Powell, #FloatSchool graduate, on James Harden’s floater: “I think he’s been watching me a little bit too much… I told him, I gave him my powers”
For more on the float game @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5461157/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/ccwE289F4h – 6:07 PM
Norman Powell, #FloatSchool graduate, on James Harden’s floater: “I think he’s been watching me a little bit too much… I told him, I gave him my powers”
For more on the float game @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5461157/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/ccwE289F4h – 6:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic
After Game 3, James Harden had to make some adjustments. He needed #FloatSchool
Talked to trainer @Chuck_Ellis about getting Harden’s floater right in time to save the Clippers in Game 4 after Dallas erased a 31-point deficit
theathletic.com/5461157/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/BveILpHOhi – 11:27 AM
🆕 @TheAthletic
After Game 3, James Harden had to make some adjustments. He needed #FloatSchool
Talked to trainer @Chuck_Ellis about getting Harden’s floater right in time to save the Clippers in Game 4 after Dallas erased a 31-point deficit
theathletic.com/5461157/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/BveILpHOhi – 11:27 AM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
The @latimessports has #clippersplayoff coverage with: Clippers’ James Harden has played his best with Kawhi Leonard sidelined latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 10:16 AM
The @latimessports has #clippersplayoff coverage with: Clippers’ James Harden has played his best with Kawhi Leonard sidelined latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 10:16 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Brunson has all the James Harden tricks without the reputation yet. Here, grabs Nico’s arm to fool the official. pic.twitter.com/mIXxqEy5hX – 1:10 AM
Brunson has all the James Harden tricks without the reputation yet. Here, grabs Nico’s arm to fool the official. pic.twitter.com/mIXxqEy5hX – 1:10 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Sixers fans won’t want to hear this, but this was a placeholder season for Philly.
That was true when they traded James Harden and it cemented when they didn’t flip those picks at the deadline.
They have their second star in Maxey. They have endless flexibility. They’re fine. – 9:30 PM
Sixers fans won’t want to hear this, but this was a placeholder season for Philly.
That was true when they traded James Harden and it cemented when they didn’t flip those picks at the deadline.
They have their second star in Maxey. They have endless flexibility. They’re fine. – 9:30 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Important question: Would independent California win the Olympic gold medal?
STARTERS
Damian Lillard
DeMar DeRozan
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Brook Lopez
BENCH
Jrue Holiday
LaMelo Ball
James Harden
Jalen Green
Klay Thompson
Aaron Gordon
Evan Mobley pic.twitter.com/ppws85AAFh – 5:39 PM
Important question: Would independent California win the Olympic gold medal?
STARTERS
Damian Lillard
DeMar DeRozan
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Brook Lopez
BENCH
Jrue Holiday
LaMelo Ball
James Harden
Jalen Green
Klay Thompson
Aaron Gordon
Evan Mobley pic.twitter.com/ppws85AAFh – 5:39 PM
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ClutchPoints: “Defense is a part of the game of basketball. If you study the game enough, you understand that some of the greatest players in history have done it on both ends of the floor. I’m just trying to get my name up with those guys.” Kyrie Irving on his defense on James Harden in Game 5. (via @TomerAzarly )pic.twitter.com/DNudxHYRcQ -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 2, 2024
Without Leonard, the Clippers had their worst night offensively in the series. James Harden, who had been superb and averaged 30.5 points in the previous two Clippers wins without Leonard, shot just 2-for-12, including 1-for-7 from the 3-point line. He finished with 7 points, 7 assists and 4 turnovers. “Being human,” Lue said when asked what led to Harden’s tough night. “He’s allowed to have a bad game. We didn’t shoot the ball well. They tried to get up and pressure a little bit, which we didn’t handle like we had in the first four games. He played bad. It’s possible. He didn’t play well. “So I got to do a better job getting him in better situations and then being ready for Game 6, which I know he’ll be better.” -via ESPN / May 2, 2024
ClutchPoints: “He’s one of the elite scorers. It’s not much that needs to be said. He’s one of the best at putting the ball in the basket. It’s just one of those nights, some nights are tough. But he’ll be better. He’s got every tool in his tool set to get shots and create and score the ball. So it’s more so just letting him know we all in this together. We all in this together. We’ll climb ourselves out of this hole. But again, it just starts with getting this next win.” Paul George on James Harden. pic.twitter.com/vODqlfOsC0 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 2, 2024