James Harden finished with 11 points, two rebounds, and three assists while shooting 2-6 from the field in 20 minutes of playing time.
NBA Fans React To James Harden’s Performance Against Heat
After the loss, NBA fans went in on Harden and bashed his terrible performance.
Justin Russo: “This started early on, too. The attention to detail from Harden early on tonight was nowhere near the level the team needed. Multiple times just late getting out to contest, not tracking his man and getting beat on the offensive glass, etc. Games like this happen. But, man.”
@YoungKingFOE: “james harden please wake tf up”
@JamesSm94646303: “James harden doing absolutely nothing!”
Multiple fans pointed out that Harden finished the game as a -39, which is a dreadful +/-.
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Some fans even wondered if Harden’s days with the Clippers could be numbered.
@ajaybolt0: “James harden is done and it’s time for the #clippers to blow it up #nba”
@SayTreo: “So James harden gave up”
sheesh, that was a NICE move
James Harden ➡️ Ivica Zubac pic.twitter.com/cNIWIgf3aV
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) December 2, 2025
Harden entered the night with averages of 27.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 43.7% from the field and 37.2% from three-point range.
The 2018 NBA MVP is in his third season playing for the Clippers (following stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers).
As ClutchPoints noted before the game): “James Harden’s 17-year streak of playing in the playoffs is officially in danger if the Clippers can’t flip the script soon.. The struggles are piling up. The offense looks stagnant, the defense hasn’t found its rhythm, and the chemistry just isn’t clicking the way it should. If nothing changes, the Beard could miss the postseason for the first time in his entire career. The pressure is rising in L.A.”
With the loss, the Clippers dropped to 5-16 in 21 games, and they are currently the 14th seed in the Western Conference. They are in the midst of a five-game losing streak.
Following the loss to the Heat, the Clippers will play their next game on Wednesday night when they visit Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks.
As for the Heat, they improved to 14-7 in 21 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.
It remains to be seen if the Clippers can right the ship and battle for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference or if Harden will miss the postseason for the first time in his NBA career.
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