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The Los Angeles Clippers just couldn’t keep up with the Dallas Mavericks the other night.
They were taken down, 123-93, in Game 5 and now just stand one loss away from their season coming to a disappointing end.
One might think that would put some pressure on the Clippers but James Harden didn’t seem too bothered by it.
Speaking with the media, via Brad Townsend, Harden said there’s “no pressure on us.”
“The pressure’s on them to win the game,” Harden said.
“There’s no pressure on us,” Harden says, later adding: “The pressure’s on them to win the game.” pic.twitter.com/bAbd4EIiUm
— Brad Townsend (@townbrad) May 3, 2024
Is this the sort of mindset that Harden and his teammates should be in, especially after their shockingly bad Game 5?
Harden himself was shoddy in the last game, scoring just 7 points during his 32 minutes on the floor.
Paul George was a little more help with 15 points, while Russell Westbrook was a non-presence with 6 points.
All three will need to do much better in Game 6 if they wish to remain playing this season.
For all of the season, fans of the Clippers have been hoping to see their team push into the playoffs and finally deliver on all their promises.
Sadly, they are very close to once again falling short of all their potential.
If the Clippers aren’t able to rebound, there are going to be legions of fans pointing to moments like this one, with Harden seemingly unfazed by his team’s performance.
Followers of the team want to see a lot of fight and desire in their players, especially with the roster they have right now.
The Clippers have their backs against the wall and really must leave it all on the floor on Friday night.
Harden didn’t look too fired up in this interview but perhaps he will be more engaged when the game begins.
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