Clippers’ Collapse: Harden’s Playoff Nightmare Continues in Game 5 Loss to Mavericks

Los Angeles Times – In a stunning turn of events, James Harden, known for his playoff struggles, delivered a dismal performance in Game 5 as the Clippers fell to the Mavericks.

Lue, the Clipper’s coach, attributed Harden’s poor showing to simply ‘being human,’ a far cry from the expectations that come with his hefty salary.

Harden’s seven-point performance has left the Clippers trailing 3-2 in the series, putting their championship hopes in jeopardy once again.

As Harden evaded post-game interviews, his lackluster display draws parallels to his disappointing end with the Philadelphia 76ers in the previous season.

Despite recent praise for his playoff contributions, Harden’s Game 5 flop puts a shadow over his potential to rewrite his postseason legacy.

Not the only one to blame, Paul George and Russell Westbrook also struggled, contributing to the Clippers’ overall woes.

The Clippers found themselves in dire straits, missing multiple shots and three-pointers, while Harden managed a measly two points in the second half.

With the series on the line, the Clippers look to their star players, including Leonard, for a comeback against the Mavericks.