James Harden Scores 17 Points in Debut for Los Angeles Clippers

James Harden played 31 minutes and scored 17 points along with six assists in his first game with the Los Angeles Clippers

James Harden played 31 minutes and scored 17 points along with six assists in his first game with the Los Angeles Clippers.

“I felt a bit strange out there, not having had a preseason game or the opportunity to go through a full training camp,” Harden said. “I basically improvised, relied on my basketball instincts, and what I’ve been doing for the past few years: just playing and thinking about the game and trying to make it easier for everyone else.”