The Los Angeles Clippers find themselves on the brink of elimination after a tough 131-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Tuesday night. The defeat puts the Clippers in a 3-1 series deficit, leaving little room for error as they head into Game 6.
James Harden had a quiet night, scoring just 11 points on 3-of-9 shooting, while adding eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals. He failed to hit a three-pointer and committed four turnovers in his 35 minutes on the floor.
Following the loss, Harden chose not to speak to the media—a decision he also made after Game 4. His back-to-back absences from post-game interviews have sparked frustration among Clippers fans, many of whom expected more accountability from the former league MVP.
Reactions on social media were swift and harsh. One fan posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Loser running from accountability but still can’t rise to the occasion. Get him off my team.” Another added, “Not a good look. For him or the team.” Several others echoed calls for the team to move on from Harden after the season.
Now, all eyes will be on Harden and the Clippers as they return to Intuit Dome for Game 6 on Thursday. With their season hanging in the balance, the team can’t afford another misstep.
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