It’s a long season, and Westbrook is beloved by many who are still with the Clippers. He will see how well he connected with Clippers fans in five weeks when the Nuggets visit Intuit Dome. The Clippers were there for Westbrook at what might have been the nadir of his career. But the Clippers are committed to the pieces they have now without Westbrook, and Saturday’s result makes it easier not to look back again. “We’re both inner-city L.A. kids,” Harden said of Westbrook after Saturday’s game. “When it’s all said and done, we’ll be in the Hall of Fame. That’s a story right there. I’m happy he’s happy and he’s playing well. He’s doing his thing here in Denver. So it’s always happiness when we see each other.”
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Here is Ivica Zubac and James Harden on Ivica Zubac scoring 20+ in back-to-back games for first time ever
Harden: “I wonder why…”
Zu: “I just play in the flow of the game” pic.x.com/XV2PRxsNqJ – 8:39 PM
Here is Ivica Zubac and James Harden on Ivica Zubac scoring 20+ in back-to-back games for first time ever
Harden: “I wonder why…”
Zu: “I just play in the flow of the game” pic.x.com/XV2PRxsNqJ – 8:39 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Westbrook fouls Harden
Harden makes both
Clippers up 107-104
14.3 seconds left
The questions:
– Do you foul?
– WHEN do you foul?
Clippers have no timeouts remaining
DENVER 3s today:
– Jokic 7/11
– Rest of Nuggets 7/22 – 7:34 PM
Westbrook fouls Harden
Harden makes both
Clippers up 107-104
14.3 seconds left
The questions:
– Do you foul?
– WHEN do you foul?
Clippers have no timeouts remaining
DENVER 3s today:
– Jokic 7/11
– Rest of Nuggets 7/22 – 7:34 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright, James Harden has made 12-of-13 free throws tonight.
The Nuggets are down 3 with 14 seconds left.
Will the Clippers foul? – 7:33 PM
Alright, James Harden has made 12-of-13 free throws tonight.
The Nuggets are down 3 with 14 seconds left.
Will the Clippers foul? – 7:33 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The challenge is unsuccessful. Harden goes to the line for two free-throws – 7:26 PM
The challenge is unsuccessful. Harden goes to the line for two free-throws – 7:26 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
If the challenge is successful, still should be Clippers ball because Harden got the rebound. If not successful, Harden is on the line for two – 7:26 PM
If the challenge is successful, still should be Clippers ball because Harden got the rebound. If not successful, Harden is on the line for two – 7:26 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Michael Malone will challenge that foul call on James Harden. 30 seconds remaining. The Clippers and Nuggets are tied at 103-103 – 7:23 PM
Michael Malone will challenge that foul call on James Harden. 30 seconds remaining. The Clippers and Nuggets are tied at 103-103 – 7:23 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone is challenging a potential block for Christian Braun on a James Harden mid-range jumper.
Maybe not the most high value EPA challenge, but Malone supporting Braun here. – 6:42 PM
Michael Malone is challenging a potential block for Christian Braun on a James Harden mid-range jumper.
Maybe not the most high value EPA challenge, but Malone supporting Braun here. – 6:42 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Denver is challenging Christian Braun foul drawn by James Harden – 6:41 PM
Denver is challenging Christian Braun foul drawn by James Harden – 6:41 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers still lead 59-57 but first unit is not better than the Denver starters.
And the Nuggets don’t have to play a game tomorrow.
7:04 left in third quarter. Clippers trying to get as much out of Zubac and Powell as possible. Harden has 12 assists and 6 shot attempts. – 6:33 PM
Clippers still lead 59-57 but first unit is not better than the Denver starters.
And the Nuggets don’t have to play a game tomorrow.
7:04 left in third quarter. Clippers trying to get as much out of Zubac and Powell as possible. Harden has 12 assists and 6 shot attempts. – 6:33 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic has 16 and 5, but gave up 15 and 8 to Zubac on the other end….However, he’s the only Nugget in double figures….
James Harden has 11, 9 assists and 6 rebounds…he’s firmly on triple double watch – 6:12 PM
Nikola Jokic has 16 and 5, but gave up 15 and 8 to Zubac on the other end….However, he’s the only Nugget in double figures….
James Harden has 11, 9 assists and 6 rebounds…he’s firmly on triple double watch – 6:12 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
We might be on Houston-Carmelo watch with Russell Westbrook. He’s now 2-for-16 and -34 in 29 minutes. – 5:49 PM
We might be on Houston-Carmelo watch with Russell Westbrook. He’s now 2-for-16 and -34 in 29 minutes. – 5:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers were able to sit Harden and Norm, survive a 1/6 FGs start by Scoot, and open up a 9-0 run to take a 37-24 lead with 6:39 left in first half – 5:49 PM
Clippers were able to sit Harden and Norm, survive a 1/6 FGs start by Scoot, and open up a 9-0 run to take a 37-24 lead with 6:39 left in first half – 5:49 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets trail the Clippers 27-19 at the end of the first quarter…..Game opened up as soon as Denver got into its bench
Different rotation than Thursday night. No Murray/Westbrook combo together….Now Murray is back with Russ – 5:38 PM
The Nuggets trail the Clippers 27-19 at the end of the first quarter…..Game opened up as soon as Denver got into its bench
Different rotation than Thursday night. No Murray/Westbrook combo together….Now Murray is back with Russ – 5:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🎰
Clippers use three 7-0 runs in the first quarter to take a 27-19 lead
See what happens when you don’t turn the ball over…
Norman Powell: 8 points, 3/6 FGS, 2/4 3s
Harden has 7 assists. The entire Nuggets team has ONE – 5:37 PM
🎰
Clippers use three 7-0 runs in the first quarter to take a 27-19 lead
See what happens when you don’t turn the ball over…
Norman Powell: 8 points, 3/6 FGS, 2/4 3s
Harden has 7 assists. The entire Nuggets team has ONE – 5:37 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Denver greets James Harden and the LA Clippers pic.x.com/mZN7I71Z9A – 5:09 PM
Denver greets James Harden and the LA Clippers pic.x.com/mZN7I71Z9A – 5:09 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Game prediction for today: another low scoring affair and a lot of James Harden.
milehighsports.com/what-to-watch-… – 4:56 PM
Game prediction for today: another low scoring affair and a lot of James Harden.
milehighsports.com/what-to-watch-… – 4:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Asked Michael Malone how to balance Russell Westbrook’s preference to play point guard with incorporating Westbrook on the floor with Jamal Murray and primary playmaker Nikola Jokic
“It’s not going to be just the Russell Westbrook show…(but) I still want Russell to be Russell.” pic.x.com/6c4XUFEPWB – 3:57 PM
Asked Michael Malone how to balance Russell Westbrook’s preference to play point guard with incorporating Westbrook on the floor with Jamal Murray and primary playmaker Nikola Jokic
“It’s not going to be just the Russell Westbrook show…(but) I still want Russell to be Russell.” pic.x.com/6c4XUFEPWB – 3:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Expected starters for today at Denver
Clippers: James Harden, Norman Powell, Terance Mann, Derrick Jones Jr., Ivica Zubac
Nuggets: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic – 3:49 PM
Expected starters for today at Denver
Clippers: James Harden, Norman Powell, Terance Mann, Derrick Jones Jr., Ivica Zubac
Nuggets: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic – 3:49 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW for @MileHighSports
What to Watch out for in Nuggets-Clippers, including an absurd James Harden stat from the Clippers opener.
milehighsports.com/what-to-watch-… – 11:40 AM
NEW for @MileHighSports
What to Watch out for in Nuggets-Clippers, including an absurd James Harden stat from the Clippers opener.
milehighsports.com/what-to-watch-… – 11:40 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Harden and KD arguing over the game ball 😭
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/9Qf2kU9nue – 11:34 AM
Harden and KD arguing over the game ball 😭
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/9Qf2kU9nue – 11:34 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Going live in 10 minutes!
Let’s discuss that less-than-stellar Nuggets season opener, what to make of Denver’s offense, Russell Westbrook, and more.
youtube.com/live/NXd291ES1… pic.x.com/chYVVVv0yq – 11:50 AM
Going live in 10 minutes!
Let’s discuss that less-than-stellar Nuggets season opener, what to make of Denver’s offense, Russell Westbrook, and more.
youtube.com/live/NXd291ES1… pic.x.com/chYVVVv0yq – 11:50 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets Usage Rate for their top 9 rotation players tonight:
1. Westbrook – 25%
2. Braun – 22.5%
3. MPJ – 22.1%
4. Jokic – 19.1%
5. Watson – 18.9%
6. Gordon – 17.2%
t7. Murray – 16.7%
t7. Strawther – 16.7%
9. Saric – 7.1%
Weird game. OKC makes teams do weird things. – 3:04 AM
Nuggets Usage Rate for their top 9 rotation players tonight:
1. Westbrook – 25%
2. Braun – 22.5%
3. MPJ – 22.1%
4. Jokic – 19.1%
5. Watson – 18.9%
6. Gordon – 17.2%
t7. Murray – 16.7%
t7. Strawther – 16.7%
9. Saric – 7.1%
Weird game. OKC makes teams do weird things. – 3:04 AM
More on this storyline
Norman Powell led the Clippers with 35 points on 7-of-11 shooting from deep. James Harden added 21 points with 12 at the foul line, while Ivica Zubac went for 24 points and 15 rebounds. Jamal Murray scored 22 points for Denver. -via Denver Post / October 26, 2024
So for you, when you look around this place, what gives you the inspiration this season? Harden: I feel like we have to show out. I’m not going to individualize myself. I think us as an organization gotta show out and show that since we quote “lost” or we’re “not a championship contender” from outsiders, that we want to show out and bring some energy into this building and win a lot of games. And I think we got the pieces to do it. And then as Kawhi starts getting himself back into the mix, he is just going to add on and we are going to just keep getting better and growing. So I’m excited. I think the fans are excited. We got a new establishment, and we are ready to get it on. -via ESPN / October 23, 2024
Harden held a team minicamp in Phoenix during the week of Sept. 9, hosting two-a-day workouts with the entire team at Arizona State University, capped off by a softball game for teammates and staff members. Harden paid for every player’s expenses for the trip, from his co-star Leonard to the players on Exhibit 10 contracts. -via ESPN / October 23, 2024
Law Murray: Tyronn Lue on Clippers acquiring Russell Westbrook two seasons ago and what he expects from Westbrook today “He brings energy every night. That’s why we went out and got Russ… I don’t think tonight will be any different.” -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / October 26, 2024
Law Murray: Terance Mann on Russell Westbrook: “One of the best teammates I ever had… looking forward to that competitive nature tomorrow that he’s going to bring to the game” pic.x.com/6LkLNUpVbD -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / October 25, 2024
The main reason that Westbrook now calls Denver home is one of the NBA’s worst-kept secrets. “It’s my job to push [Jamal Murray] every night to be the best that he can be,” Westbrook said. “He’s an unbelievable player, and he still has so much room to get better in a lot of areas. I’m grateful to be able to be here and help him along that journey.” -via For The Win / October 24, 2024
