James Harden voiced his belief that the Clippers can climb from an early-season hole into playoff contention and dismissed the idea that the struggles would drive him away.
Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh scored 21 points off the bench in the first quarter of a 128-126 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, the most by an NBA reserve in the opening period in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98).
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland exited Wednesday night’s game at the 76ers because of a right foot injury and did not return. Also leaving early with injuries were Cleveland’s Sam Merrill (hand) and Philadelphia’s Dominick Barlow (back bruise).
New Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on his right leg and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break, sources told ESPN.