The Los Angeles Clippers recently played against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in a gripping showdown at the Intuit Dome. Unfortunately, the Clippers were unable to secure a victory, and the situation became even more concerning when star player James Harden suffered an injury during the match.
In the fourth quarter, Harden suffered a painful injury that caused him to fall to the ground. He also twisted his ankle after a tackle from Lu Dort. Despite these setbacks, he managed to finish the game, but it was clear that he was facing significant challenges. During the post-game interview, head coach Tyronn Lue provided a crucial injury update on Harden.
“He’s in the training room right now. I know he got hit in the hip and then when he fell, he sprained his ankle a little bit. That was the reason he couldn’t attack at the end of the game. We had to try and keep force-feeding Kawhi. Hopefully, he’s okay, but we’ll see,” Lue said.
Ty Lue confirms in his post-game presser that James Harden sprained his ankle on the tackle from Lu Dort.
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“Hopefully he’s okay… but we’ll see.” https://t.co/vDoqAAEoXe pic.twitter.com/k3DkW4q3xI
Harden played for 35 minutes, contributing 17 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds. Star player Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points, along with 3 assists and 10 rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Clippers fell short, losing a close game with a score of 101-103.
James Harden Opened Up About His Injury
James Harden has been delivering strong performances for the Clippers during the 2024-25 NBA season. His exceptional play helped the team secure a five-game winning streak before their recent loss to the Thunder. However, Harden’s injury has raised significant concern among Clippers fans. Harden recently spoke about his injury to ease the worries of the supporters.
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“I’m alright. I got bumped, I got kneed in the thigh, and I rolled my foot,” Harden said (via Farbod Esnaashari)
James Harden: "I'm alright. I got bumped, I got kneed in the thigh, and I rolled my foot."
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Harden was walking with a noticeable limp in the locker room.
Harden recently met with YouTuber N3on and quickly responded to Malik Beasley’s recent trash talk on his stream. The Clippers currently hold the 8th place in the Western Conference standings, with a record of 40 wins and 31 losses in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season. Their next game will be against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
