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[Saba Sports News] Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden displayed frustration following his team’s unexpected loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite playing on their home court at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, the Clippers fell 121-107 to a Joel Embiid-less Sixers squad.
Harden, alongside Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, collectively scored only 50 points, a stark contrast to the Sixers’ makeshift trio of Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and Cam Payne, who combined for 71 points. Harden contributed 14 assists but struggled with his scoring, managing just 12 points and missing all six of his three-point attempts against his former team.
Reportedly, Harden left the locker room before reporters could engage with the players, signaling his reluctance to discuss the loss. Despite playfully interacting with Maxey during the game, Harden’s abrupt exit reflects his history of discontent, having forced his way out of three teams in the past three seasons.
While Harden’s early departure from the locker room isn’t cause for immediate concern, it adds to the Clippers’ recent struggles, with a 3-5 record in their last eight games, including victories over a struggling Portland Trail Blazers team. The team’s inconsistent performance prompted George to question its lack of identity, further highlighting the Clippers’ challenges in maintaining consistency.