The Los Angeles Clippers are going to have James Harden ready to play on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks after the star guard was listed as questionable for the game, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.
James Harden's injury status vs. Hawks
Harden was initially deemed questionable due to a strained left shoulder. He's one of several Clippers players battling injuries. Norman Powell was also questionable before being ruled out. Russell Westbrook continues to be out as well with a hand fracture.
The Clippers are 42-24 on the season, and one of the strongest teams in the Western Conference. The team is sputtering lately, losing three of the last four games. Harden is averaging 17 points a game for Los Angeles, while leading the team in assists with 8.3. The team has missed Harden recently, having been sidelined in their last two games against the New Orleans Pelicans and Chicago Bulls.
Harden has found a home with the Clippers, continuing solid production this season when healthy. He scored 12 points in his last outing for the team against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 12. He reached double figures in scoring in his last five appearances, including a powerful 29-point performance for the team on March 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks. He also recently completed his 76th career triple-double in the NBA.
Los Angeles is currently fourth in the West. The team is only four and a half games back of the Western Conference leaders, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. With that said, Los Angeles could certainly use their veteran shooting guard on Sunday.
The Clippers and Hawks tip off Sunday at 9:30 Eastern. Atlanta is 29-37 on the season.
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