James Harden
G LAC
Thu 1/11/24 9:30 AM

Harden notched 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 126-120 win over Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
The Clippers' cohesiveness seems to improve with every game as Harden, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard gain more trust with each other. If the trio can stay healthy, a playoff berth is likely a foregone conclusion, but Harden will need to keep in sync with his teammates to ensure the most success down the stretch.

James Harden
G LAC
Tue 1/9/24 1:28 AM

Harden provided 19 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and 10 assists across 30 minutes during Monday's 138-111 win over the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
Harden led all players with 10 dimes in the victory, reaching double digits in that category for the fifth time in his past six games. The veteran guard has thrived as the Clippers' point guard, as he hasn't had fewer than six assists in any game since late November. Harden's numbers this season aren't quite up to the level of his recent campaigns, but he's doing just fine with per-game averages of 17.4 points, 8.4 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 three-pointers, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks over 33.9 minutes per contest.

James Harden
G LAC
Sat 1/6/24 11:02 AM

Harden notched eight points (2-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and 13 assists in 29 minutes during Friday's 111-95 win over the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Harden has registered double-digit assists in four straight games. While his eight points in Friday's win was his lowest since Nov. 25, he'll continue to run point in a Clippers offense that boasts a 125.1 offensive rating over their last 10 games, which is third-best in the NBA in that span. When either or both of Paul George or Kawhi Leonard are out or struggling with their shot, Harden will be the next man up in the scoring pecking order for Los Angeles.

James Harden
G LAC
Thu 1/4/24 4:04 AM

Harden provided 22 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists and one block over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 131-122 win over the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
Harden has really picked up the pace as a passer of late, notching double-digit assists in three straight games for the first time this season. Over that span, he's averaged a double-double with 17.7 points, 11.3 dimes, 4.3 boards, 3.0 three-pointers, 2.0 blocks and 0.3 steals over 37.0 minutes. It took some time for the Clippers to click after Harden came over from Philadelphia, but the team is excelling now, winning 18 of its past 23 games.

James Harden
G LAC
Tue 1/2/24 6:14 AM

Harden racked up 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 121-104 win over the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
Harden recorded less shot volume than usual, but he was nonetheless effective in getting the ball to other playmakers in the win. With Kawhi Leonard back in the lineup, the rotation switched back to normal, with Harden being directly spelled by Russell Westbrook and Amir Coffey. During Leonard's absence, we saw a bit more of Westbrook and Harden together in the lineup, which was an effective mid-game combination.

James Harden
G LAC
Sat 12/30/23 12:50 PM

Harden notched 16 points (4-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks across 44 minutes during Friday's 117-106 victory over Memphis.
EDGE Analysis
Harden notched his sixth double-double of the season, wrapping up a month during which the Clippers saw their offense begin to sync up as they adjusted to the vet's presence in the lineup. Harden has amped up his shot volume during Kawhi Leonard's (hip) absence, and Friday marked his first double-digit assist total since Leonard's injury.

James Harden
G LAC
Wed 12/27/23 10:35 AM

Harden supplied 29 points (8-16 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight assists, six rebounds, two steals and one block across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 113-104 victory over the Hornets.
EDGE Analysis
Harden didn't do much after intermission, but he was unstoppable in the first half with 20 points. With Kawhi Leonard (hip) missing his third game in a row, Harden has been able to put up at least 13 field-goal attempts in each contest, but he could take a step back as a scorer and function primarily as a facilitator once Leonard is back in the fold.

James Harden
G LAC
Fri 12/22/23 11:06 AM

Harden chipped in 23 points (7-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals over 34 minutes during Thursday's 134-115 loss to Oklahoma City.
EDGE Analysis
The Clippers' impressive run ended abruptly Thursday. However, Harden still delivered a solid stat line even if he came up short of registering a double-double and even if his shooting numbers were not as good as they've been in recent weeks. Firmly entrenched as the starting point guard in a star-studded lineup alongside Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Harden has adapted well following a rocky start to life in Los Angeles. He's averaged 20.1 points, 9.5 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game over his last 10 contests.

James Harden
G LAC
Tue 12/19/23 12:53 PM

Harden recorded 35 points (12-16 FG, 8-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 151-127 win over the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
Harden rained in 18 consecutive points in the fourth quarter as part of a dominant shooting display, highlighted by earning a four-point play off his signature step-back three. Scoring volatility from night to night is still justifiable given the number of weapons in the Clippers offense, but Kawhi Leonard (28 points) and Paul George (27 points) joined Harden in forming a well-balanced trio during Monday's win. Playing Indiana is a fantasy gold mine, but Harden is becoming a focal point for Los Angeles regardless of the opponent.

James Harden
G LAC
Sun 12/17/23 7:49 AM

Harden ended with 10 points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 144-122 victory over the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
Although Harden took a step back after his best game in a Clippers uniform Thursday night, he did enough to post his fourth double-double of the season Saturday. The team is starting to hit a rhythm, winning seven straight due in large part to Harden's improvement.