James Harden injury update: 13x All-Star drops major update on health ahead of playoffs

James Harden's historic night also came with a dampener as the former MVP sprained his ankle during the team's close 103-1-101 loss to the OKC Thunder at the Intuit Dome on Sunday. 'The Beard' hit the deck hard after taking a knee from Thunder wing Lu Dort, limiting his mobility. He did, however, stay in the game logging 35 minutes for 17 points, five rebounds, and eight assists.

Per Clippers reporter Farbod Esnaashari, Harden was seen limping in the locker room, but had a more positive update:

"I'm alright. I got bumped, I got kneed in the thigh, and I rolled my foot."

Harden's status was later updated with head coach Ty Lue saying that his mercurial guard was dealing with 'a bit' of a sprained ankle. This casts doubt on his availability as the Clippers look to make a beeline for the playoffs.

James Harden made history as he passed Moses Malone for 11th on the NBA's all-time scoring list. In Sunday’s matchup with OKC, Harden drained a floater off the glass in the 3rd quarter propping up his 27,410th point to push him past the Philadelphia 76ers' legend.

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He's in his metamorphosis bag": Dwyane Wade reveals James Harden's locked-in state as Clippers look to punch playoffs ticket

Dwyane Wade revealed James Harden's mindset when he interacted with the LA Clippers star earlier this season. Speaking to the former Miami Heat legend after his 30-piece against the Memphis Grizzlies that saw him make his way to the history books, Harden told Wade that he was still in his bag.

Wade further explained on his podcast:

"I’m in my bag. I’m still in my ****’ He in his metaphor… you see the car he just pulled up in? With the sneak with Maserati? It was a Maserati. They call the colorway ‘Metamorphosis.’ He’s in his metamorphosis bag,”

Harden and the Clippers are placed eighth in the West with a 40-31 record. Up next, they face a stern test against the New York Knicks and it remains to be seen if the prolific guard can keep his rich form going.