James Harden made his return to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia for the first time since the Eastern Conference Semifinals last year. Despite controversy over a late call, the Clippers defeated the Sixers with Harden contributing 16 points, 14 assists, and 2 steals. The game ended with a jump ball and a missed call, leading to upset reactions from the Sixers and Nick Nurse. Harden's return sparked mixed reactions from fans and players, with the Clippers ultimately winning the game.
Philly booed James Harden, as expected, in his return with the Clippers Wednesday. But the 76ers blew a 15-point lead and lost, again, an increasing norm since Joel Embiid's injury. Can the Sixers stay afloat until his return? In @TheAthletic: https://t.co/wTEgUC4Ie2
"If you ask them, they probably don't know why they were booing." After last night's W over the #Sixers, #Clippers star James Harden spoke about: -His time in and exit from Philadelphia -The fans booing him -Daryl Morey -Tyrese Maxey Take a listen: https://t.co/fI9sGMg3CY
Tons of controversy at the tail end of the Sixers' loss to the Clippers ... @NoahLevick has the story. ⤵ https://t.co/W3AFaYSYx1
Sixers-Clippers takeaways: Late blown call, Mo Bamba’s minutes and James Harden’s lack of awareness https://t.co/rWQsNM362Z via @phillyinquirer
Clippers edge 76ers in James Harden’s return to Philadelphia #LosAngelesClippers #Philadelphia76ers https://t.co/BfDXTbt500
New ESPN story: A day that began with James Harden returning to Philadelphia and was followed by Nick Nurse saying Joel Embiid is “very likely” to return before the end of the regular season ended with a missed call, exploding tempers and a Clipper win: https://t.co/vyRWc2FXWB
76ers, Nick Nurse livid amid controversial end to Clippers matchup https://t.co/VnrSCKE1jY https://t.co/yxXGIuYwR7
The Sixers were not quite able to play spoiler to James Harden in his return to Philadelphia following a controversial ending in the final 5.1 seconds of the game. @NoahLevick gives his observations following the dramatic loss: ⤵ https://t.co/JYRH2Zj243
The Clippers complete the comeback to the take down the Sixers 😤 James Harden in his return to Philly: ▪️ 16 PTS ▪️ 14 AST ▪️ 2 STL https://t.co/tFNqML0Vgz
Weird ending in Philadelphia. With the Clippers leading by 1, there was a jump ball with 5.1 seconds left. The 76ers controlled the tip but came up empty. Nick Nurse was upset, thinking Kelly Oubre was fouled. https://t.co/ohWzQ1HtHY
CLIPPERS-SIXERS ENDING WAS WILD 🤯 Sixers were NOT happy. https://t.co/qNeBgpnXWS
Halftime: Sixers 50, Clippers 46 A late Clipper surge gets them back in contact at halftime of a game they've been thoroughly outplayed in so far. James Harden with 11 and 6 in his return to Philly for the Clippers, while Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre each have 11 for Philly.
The Beard returns to Philly! Catch the call of James Harden's return as the Sixers look to climb out of a play-in spot. @Matt_Murphy04 has pregame right now, with @McGinnisThomas on the call. Tip-off coming up in just a few minutes! https://t.co/47akV3krxG
The Sixers return to the Wells Fargo Center... and so does James Harden as the Clippers pay a visit to South Philly. Tune-in now for Sixers Pregame Live on NBC Sports Philadelphia! https://t.co/yD0rsJwDhh
James Harden arrives to the Wells Fargo Center ahead of his return to Philadelphia. 👀 https://t.co/aoq64R6BrW
- Harden returns to Philly 👀 - The Rockets look to win their 10th straight 🚀 Catch whip-around coverage of EVERY GAME on #Crunchtime in the NBA APP 📲 @CaesarsSports https://t.co/943OAZw0HV
Clippers' James Harden explains why he doesn't care about reception in Philly return to face 76ers https://t.co/jt9rg7u42y
James Harden makes his return to the Wells Fargo Center tonight for the first time since game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals last year... What do we think the reception will be like for the former Sixer? 😳 https://t.co/csN9yO9vXq