Harden only rested in 85 seconds and scored 28 points, and was so tired after the game that he yawned in the press conference.

The 35-year-old veteran takes over the whole team! The whole game scored 28+6+8 and forced it out of the tiebreak.

The Clippers really depend on him.

In this life-and-death battle on May 2, the Clippers defeated the Nuggets 111-105 at home, dragging the series into a tiebreak. Harden only rested for 85 seconds in the whole game, and his playing time was as high as 46 minutes and 53 seconds, which was simply a performance of fighting to the limit!

How is this an NBA star? This is simply a donkey from the production team. He is not so tired after pulling a plow for a day.

Data tells us everything - Harden made 10 of 20 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers, 5 of 5 free throws, scored 28 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Although the plus or negative value +2 is inconspicuous, it is enough to prove how valuable he is on the court. In the

, Harden was replaced by Xiaoka in the last 1 minute and 25 seconds of the first quarter for a short rest, and then he stayed for a long time. How can this 35-year-old veteran not admire such a high-intensity confrontation in the playoffs? After the game, the Clippers Farbod Esnaashari posted a message praising: "Harden stood up tonight, and he led the cold Clippers forward with his tenacious performance. Harden took on the heavy responsibility alone, and his playing time reached 46 minutes."

The screen of the press conference is heartbreaking. Harden in front of the camera was so sleepy that he yawned, and his eyelids were almost closed when answering questions. The consumption of the entire season from the regular season to the playoffs, coupled with today's almost-unrelenting game, has drained every point of his energy.

According to the schedule, the Clippers and Nuggets' tiebreaker will start at 7:30 am on May 4. For Harden, this will be the seventh time he has faced a tiebreak in his career.

Throughout his career, Harden's previous six tiebreakers report was not bad - he averaged 21.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.3 blocks, with a record of 3 wins and 3 losses. But there are some notable details behind these data: the shooting percentage is only 36.3%, and the three-pointers are as low as 22.2%, which is exactly the biggest doubt people have about him.

Review of these six tiebreak experiences: the 2011 Thunder 4-3 Grizzlies, the 2015 Rockets 4-3 Clippers, the 2018 Rockets 3-4 Warriors, the 2020 Rockets 4-3 Thunder, the 2021 Nets 3-4 Bucks, and the 2023 76ers 3-4 Celtics. Among them, the winners and losers are mixed, and the sadness and joy are mixed.

This time, can the 35-year-old Harden lead the Clippers to a shocking comeback? Remember, their opponent is the defending champion Nuggets, a strong team with three consecutive MVP Jokic.

fans encouraged Harden on social media. Someone was moved and said, "I'm crying, come on." There are also fans who analyzed: "There are 6 games in total, and only the fifth game has been pulled. The coach still asked him to defend against 777 and Gordon. The dark guy has all emerged, and he is so suffocated."

"Stable little card, not the God of War today, normal Harden, approaching the Rockets' Lantern, today's Powell, normal Erlang Shen, and today's Zuniel, defense at critical moments, freeze winning pictures, enter tiebreak", a fan summarized the performance of the whole team.

"It's really a sign of exhaustion. Model worker, I'll hold on the plateau after the game" Some fans expressed concern when they saw Harden's condition after the game.

35-year-old veteran, who only rested for 85 seconds, is indeed extraordinary. With such a desperate effort, I wonder if he can still maintain his form in the tiebreak battle two days later.

35 years old, with doubts about the championship zero breakthrough, and the debates about "falling out of the chain at critical moments" - Harden really has no choice but to do his best.

Perhaps, this is the last chance.

"Don't you disappoint Brother Deng who grabs 7?" - This expectation with a question mark will be answered on May 4.

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