The Los Angeles Clippers experienced one of their most disappointing losses of the season on Monday night when the Chicago Bulls took them down at home.
Following the 112-99 loss, James Harden was asked about facing the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, and he had a frank and revealing answer.
“I’m not looking toward nobody. We just got whooped at home by the Bulls,” Harden said, according to Farbod Esnaashari, via Legion Hoops.
Like many fans, Harden was astounded and disheartened by the defeat at the hands of the Bulls and isn’t thinking about what’s ahead.
James Harden on facing the Celtics on Wednesday:
“I’m not looking toward nobody. We just got whooped at home by the Bulls.”
(via @Farbod_E) pic.twitter.com/1Y3fuvS5lL
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 21, 2025
Harden tried his best to pull out a win against the Bulls, posting 17 points and 10 assists.
Meanwhile, Norman Powell had 27 points, while Derrick Jones Jr. and Terance Mann both had 12 points each.
This was supposed to be an easy win for the Clippers even without Kawhi Leonard and it was going to set them up for a productive and exciting week.
Instead, they have been thrown off their game before the match against Boston on Wednesday.
Everyone knows the Celtics are one of the toughest teams in the league, and they will capitalize on every mistake the Clippers make.
Los Angeles needed to head into that game with confidence.
But right now they are unsure of themselves and what they can do.
The Clippers are the fifth team in the West with a 24-18 record.
However, they are just a couple of games ahead of the teams behind them, so a few more losses could see them slip down the standings in a heartbeat.
That means every win is important right now.
Harden was unhappy to see his team fall short and now he has just a day to get himself together and prepare for an incredibly difficult opponent.
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