With the Philadelphia 76ers missing the playoffs after a miserable 2024-25 season, now is the time to check in on some former members of the team and the impact they’re making on this postseason.
Former Sixers star James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers were facing elimination on Thursday night. Playing at home in a win or go home scenario, Harden had 28 points, eight assists, and six rebounds to lead the Clippers past the Denver Nuggets 111-105.
Harden shot 10-for-20 from the floor and knocked down three triples while Kawhi Leonard added 27 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists and Norman Powell had 24. Those three were terrific and in sync as the Clippers stay alive for one more day.
When looking back, it’s a shame that the Sixers weren’t able to work it out with Harden. The two-man game between The Beard and Joel Embiid was almost unstoppable, but it wasn’t meant to be. Now, Harden will look to get it done with the Clippers in Game 7 on Saturday.