James Harden appeared to conquer his eternal elimination game woes by turning in one of the best late-series playoff performances of his career to save the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets.

In fact, Harden's letdowns aren't just reserved for Game 7s. Up against any elimination game, the former league MVP is liable to go missing. Likely knowing this bit of history about himself, Harden also went missing after the game, declining to speak with media about the loss.

A Game 5 dud for Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs left the former Philadelphia 76ers star receiving familiar