The LA Clippers will take on the Denver Nuggets tonight at the Ball Arena. In a tightly contested game, it was the Nuggets who emerged victorious with a 2-point margin. The win gave the Nuggets a 1-0 lead in round 1 of the playoffs. As the Clippers were not far behind, they will fancy their chances tonight and with James Harden in form, they are well and truly in. Harden notched 32 points the other day and similar exploits will be expected from him tonight. However, he will not be able to contribute any bit if he does not feature tonight. So, let's take a look at the LA Clippers injury report to know whether the star guard will play tonight or not.
James Harden Injury Report
James Harden is not listed in the injury report released by the Clippers ahead of the game against the Nuggets. Thus, he will play tonight and will likely be in the starting lineup.
Harden has been averaging 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game this season. He and Kawhi Leonard will have to complement each other in order to put Clippers over the Nuggets.
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LA Clippers Injury Report
While James Harden is free from any injury concern, the Clippers are not completely untouched by the issue. Seth Lundy has been ruled out of the game due to an ankle injury.
Nuggets on the other hand have two players listed in the injury report.
- Aaron Gordon: Probable due to a calf injury
- DaRon Holmes: Out due to Achilles injury
As the injury concerns are not as severe as both franchises have endured during the regular season, an intriguing battle is brewing. With all to look forward to let's see who comes out on top this time in the Nuggets vs Clippers showdown.
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