James Harden Statement Kyrie Irving Luka Doncic Game 4

LA Clippers overcome blown lead to tie series with Mavericks in thrilling Game 4 behind Harden and George heroics.

The LA Clippers faced a daunting challenge in Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks, blowing a 31-point lead before rallying behind the late-game heroics of James Harden and Paul George.

Despite missing Kawhi Leonard due to knee inflammation for the second game in a row, the Clippers received stellar performances from Harden and George to stave off a determined comeback effort from Dallas.

The final quarter, particularly the clutch moments, turned into a showdown between the stars. Kyrie Irving's exceptional shooting skills and Luka Doncic's clever playmaking kept Dallas in the game, but Harden's 15 points in the fourth quarter and George's incredible three-pointer in the corner allowed LA to match Dallas basket for basket and tie the series at 2-2.

In a post-game interview with ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk, Harden described the battle with Irving and Doncic as a showcase of elite, skilled, Hall-of-Fame players competing at the highest level. He emphasized the challenge of defending against such talented scorers who are also adept passers, highlighting the importance of making crucial stops when needed.

Game 4 was a nail-biter, setting the stage for an exciting Game 5 in Los Angeles as the series heads to the Clippers' home court.

In other news, Philadelphia 76ers star Russell Westbrook shared his candid thoughts on James Harden, while also discussing his role with the Clippers in an exclusive interview.