It was a heartbreaking way to end the season for L.A., and it is clear that this was the case for Clippers star James Harden after Saturday's brutal loss. So much so that Harden opted to leave Ball Arena immediately after the game.

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

Everywhere James Harden tried to go, there was Christian Braun in his way. For that, thank the personal scouting report offered up from Harden's former teammate and Denver Nuggets sixth man Russell Westbrook.