Stepping into the time machine of NBA rivalry lore, we’ve arrived at what might be the most consequential regular season finale in recent Warriors memory. The clash with the Clippers today isn’t just another game—it’s a watershed moment featuring two players who’ve been thorns in the Warriors’ side for what feels like basketball eternity.
There’s poetry in James Harden and Kawhi Leonard joining forces on the Clippers to face Golden State in this pivotal matchup. These two have authored some of the most dramatic chapters in the Warriors dynasty story, albeit usually ending with Golden State celebrations.
Harden’s history against the Warriors reads like a Greek tragedy.