Rivers was right about the free-throw line, although perhaps the message didn’t get through to his best players. During a decisive 14-0 Clippers run in the fourth quarter, there was Lillard guarding Harden after a timeout, hands where they weren’t supposed to be. Harden drew the 3-shot foul, knocking down all of his free throws:

The Los Angeles Clippers have been a pleasant surprise this season, achieving success despite star player Kawhi Leonard being sidelined for most of the year due

Harden wasn't the most efficient from the field (particularly from three-point range), but his aggressiveness in getting to the bucket resulted in a game-high nine free-throw attempts. He wasn't able to record a fourth-straight double-double Sunday,

As the Los Angeles Clippers prepare for upcoming challenges, James Harden reaffirmed his commitment, making it clear in which team he wants to finish his NBA career. Since making his NBA debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2010,