James Harden responded after facing widespread criticism for his previous performance. After a quiet Game 5 where he scored just 11 points, he delivered 28 points on 10-for-20 shooting.

The Los Angeles Clippers were able to force Game 7 against the Nuggets thanks to a big performance by James Harden.

James Harden actually showed up. In the Clippers’ 111-105 victory ... Lue’s solution: To designate more minutes to a smaller lineup that included Nicolas Batum. The Clippers started the second quarter ...

Nicolas Batum is the epitome of a Swiss army knife on the basketball court. His ability to adapt to different roles and contribute in multiple ways has made him an invaluable asset for the Clippers.

The Los Angeles Clippers benefited from having Nicolas Batum on the roster, especially in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Batum’s ...

Clippers guard James Harden, right, celebrates with forward Nicolas Batum after making a three-pointer in the fourth quarter of Game 6. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) The Clippers didn’t score out ...

That ineptitude continued on Saturday when the Clippers got run out of Ball Arena by the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of their ...

Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank is intent on retaining James Harden but also wants to find younger ...

James Harden delivered when the Los Angeles Clippers needed him most, erupting for 28 points and eight assists to lead the ...

James Harden rebounded from a quiet Game 5 to score ... to operate with a key lineup change at halftime. Lue inserted Nicolas Batum to start the second half in favor of the more defense-minded ...

Lue’s two stars are reticent, but James Harden and Kawhi Leonard spoke ... That was until the start of the second half, when Lue started Nicolas Batum in place of Kris Dunn.