Law Murray of The Athletic relayed Harden's probable status after having predicted a potential "mass rest day" for the Clippers against Chicago. Harden has appeared in 39 of his team's 41 games this season, with Clippers head coach Ty Lue saying he always wants to suit up.

The battle of supremacy between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers did not disappoint, as it offered top-tier entertainment to basketball lovers worldwide. For the city of Los Angeles,

Sunday night’s game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers was about far more than basketball as the two teams looked to give hope to the city during a time of devastation.