LA Clippers Face Denver Nuggets After Tough Loss to Hawks

Los Angeles, California – The LA Clippers are set to host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday evening following a narrow 105-102 home loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Clippers now sit at 3-7, placing them 12th in the Western Conference.

Prior to the game, star player James Harden took to Instagram to share a heartfelt birthday tribute for his mother. In the post, which received over 13,000 likes in an hour, he wrote, “my first love, my forever love… Happy Birthday Mama Uno!” This emotional gesture highlights the strong family ties Harden maintains, connecting with his 11.9 million followers.

The game is scheduled for 7:30 PM PT, with broadcasts available on local radio stations KLAC 570 AM and KTMZ 1220 AM, as well as on FanDuel. Harden has been impressive so far this season, averaging 23.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. He boasts shooting percentages of 45.7% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range.

In addition to his scoring average, Harden is recognized as the oldest guard in NBA history to register a 35/10/10 game. He was drafted third overall in the 2009 NBA Draft from Arizona State and has played for notable teams including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers.

At 36 years old, Harden continues to show remarkable skill and longevity in the league. After facing the Nuggets, the Clippers will head to Texas for a match against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, aiming to improve their record.