NBA schedule & results: Rockets top Clippers in LA

Harden’s living at the free throw line. He shot 13-of-14 from the line on Saturday and had 47 attempts in the last three games alone. His stir-the-pot three-pointers are dropping in, too, with Harden connecting on 9-of-20 of his shots behind the arc in these consecutive 40-point performances. In the first week, something was just off. But ask the Clippers after Saturday night’s show and they’ll tell you: he’s clearly back.

Isn’t that right, James?

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is known as the king of terse NBA on-court interviews. James Harden is coming for that crown.

Asking James Harden if he found his rhythm is a preposterous question because it assumes James Harden can ever lose his rhythm. That would be like asking if he’s been growing his beard a long time. Of course he has.

Chris Paul was out for the Clippers on Saturday which meant Blake Griffin took on more of the ball-handling responsibilities.

Griffin has pretty good handles for a big man, but playing point forward? That seems like a bit much ...

I understand he was trying to put it over Dwight Howard’s reach, but NO LANCE TOO MUCH. Waaaaay too much.

Let’s take one more look at that shot, with pointers so Born Ready can actually be ready next time.

The season is still young, but Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jahlil Okafor is already showing his offensive prowess. Still, he hasn’t been welcomed to the NBA by a veteran.

Journeyman Jason Smith has that covered though. Just look at that block! Okafor probably understands what it feels like to be on the receiving end of a vicious block now.