While Nikola Jokić is the best player in this series, the Clippers have proven they can play at an elite level on both ends.

The Clippers are hitting their stride at the perfect time, setting their sights on avenging their 2020 NBA playoffs loss to the Nuggets.

James Harden had 12 of his game-high 39 points in overtime Sunday afternoon, delivering the Los Angeles Clippers a 124-119 win over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco that sends the Clippers into the playoffs while relegating the Warriors to the play-in bracket.