The Los Angeles Clippers have leveled their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, grabbing a 105-102 win in Game 2 at Ball Arena. After dropping the opener to Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, James Harden’s team stormed back to show their resilience and championship intent.
Now with the series tied 1-1, both teams are preparing for a nail-biting Game 3 set for Thursday. The Clippers are entering Game 3 without any injuries on the report. Hence, James Harden is fully expected to suit up on Thursday.
The LA Clippers have no injuries to report.
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Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Co. are all expected to be available for Game 3 vs. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets tomorrow.
The injury report is a reassuring sign for a team that has seen many setbacks throughout the season. Leonard, in particular, missed several games early in the campaign, during which Harden stepped up to steer the team through tough stretches.
Harden has had a consistent presence all season, appearing in 79 games and averaging 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 8.7 assists. In the postseason, he has continued to deliver with 32 points in Game 1 and 18 points in Game 2.
While the Clippers are coming in at full strength, the Nuggets have some concerns. Forward Michael Porter Jr. is listed as questionable with a left shoulder sprain. Additionally, DaRon Holmes II remains out as he recovers from right Achilles tendon repair.
James Harden Lauds Kawhi Leonard After Game 2 Win
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Following the Game 2 win, James Harden didn’t hold back his admiration for Leonard’s dominant performance. In the press conference, he heaped high praise on Leonard’s offensive command and poise under pressure.
“Sh*t, I feel like he didn’t miss a shot. His shot-making ability is elite. That’s the aggressiveness that we need from him. He just got to his spot and raised up. Big time player. He played big time tonight,” Harden said.
Leonard dropped 39 points on an eye-popping 15-of-19 shooting from the field, adding five assists and three rebounds. His performance put him in elite company, tying legends Shaquille O’Neal and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most playoff games with 30 or more points in franchise history.
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