The Los Angeles Clippers had one of the most thrilling nights in the NBA playoffs. Coming into Game 6, the Clippers were trailing 2-3. As the Nuggets wanted to close in on the game, the Clippers had other plans. Winning the game 111-105, the series now stands at 3-3. Forcing a Game 7, the Oklahoma City Thunder will now have to wait a bit more to determine who they will face.
Coming to the game, it was a heavily contested one right down to its core. With the likes of Nikola Jokic and others threatening to take the game away from the Clippers, Tyronn Lue’s men were utterly resilient. Especially Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. In what was a fantastic comeback performance, Leonard dropped 27 points.
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Kawhi Leonard and James Harden WENT OFF to force game 7‼️ pic.twitter.com/gyfghqcTQl
To top it off, James Harden was standing tall with 28 points. These contributions became utterly significant for the team’s victory in the long run. While Leonard had previously shown his masterclass, he did it once again when his team needed him the most. However, there was more.
Adding to the Clippers’ joy, Norman Powell scored 24 points to complete a stunning comeback. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic was the usual star on the Nuggets’ front. He dropped 25 points on the night, while Jamal Murray chipped in with 21 points. Meanwhile, as Kawhi Leonard continues to impress, James Harden stated that he is always underappreciated.
James Harden Praises Kawhi Leonard
James Harden knows what Kawhi Leonard’s worth is. Coming into Game 2 of their Round 1 playoff series, the Clippers were 0-1 down. Delivering a Kawhi Leonard special, the Clippers’ star dropped a whopping 39 points to bring the game back to balance. Harden opined that every other player in the Clippers’ locker room knew Leonard’s worth. Unfortunately, most NBA fans and critics do not share the same sentiment.
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“It’s always the hate. It’s something we gotta live with I guess in this world. For me being closer to him, and every single day seeing the work he puts in, you appreciate him,” Harden stated.
James Harden says Kawhi Leonard doesn’t get the appreciation he deserves.
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“Not even a little bit. It’s always negative. It’s always what he’s been through and what he’s not able to do. Just because of something he can’t control. But we don’t appreciate how great he is when he’s… pic.twitter.com/Fn3cmRBcsD
Thus, with the duo once again proving their mettle, it now remains to be seen what happens next.
