Former Arizona State and current Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden returned yet again to face his former team in Houston on Wednesday.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!After trailing by as much as 18 and double-digits in the fourth quarter, Los Angeles climbed back. Led by their big three, the Clippers came back and defeated Houston 122-116.
Harden finished the game with 21 points, seven assists, five rebounds, a steal, and a block.
James Harden isn’t thinking about missing any games, even despite the Clippers’ packed schedule.
Harden: “I don’t even think about missing games. I think about going out there and impacting the game… I wanna really take advantage of the opportunity while I’m playing.” pic.twitter.com/QX8E2HA6Jk
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In 56 games played, the former Sun Devil is averaging 17.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game. He is doing this on efficient 45/41/88 shooting splits.
The Clippers have looked dangerous since the acquisition of Harden and currently sit at No. 4 in the Western Conference. They are just 2.5 games behind Minnesota and Oklahoma City, who are tied for the conference’s top spot.
Harden has been on his path to competing for a championship ring for over a decade now. He now finds himself in a grand opportunity to do so alongside other stars. While there is no clear favorite in the West as of right now, the Clippers make a strong argument as playoff basketball approaches.
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Saleh Awwad is a writer/reporter covering the Arizona State Sun Devils, Phoenix High School Sports, and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @SalehAwwad_
