James Harden was far from impressive in the defeat, registering 11 points on 3-of-9 shooting, to go along with eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, zero three-pointers and four turnovers in 35 minutes of play.

The LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets are facing off for Game 5 on Tuesday night, as they each look to take a 3-2 lead in the most electric first-round playoff series this year. The Clippers and Nuggets are both filled with veterans who are capable of making a championship run,

The Los Angeles Clippers are on the brink of being eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs after they suffered a 131-115 defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 on Tuesday night. For the second straight game, James Harden struggled for the Clippers, and as a result, he opted against speaking to the media for the second straight night.