Ideally, Harden wants to re-sign with the Clippers this offseason, league sources told HoopsHype. The 10-time All-Star has enjoyed playing close to home, near his family, and remained a high-level

The 10-time NBA All-Star has been largely efficient this post-season, but a no-show in game five sees the Clippers on the brink of elimination. James Harden's leadership has been crucial for the L.A.

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Adding to this unfortunate record is the fact that James Harden now has 10 playoff games with two or fewer made baskets on 10 or more field-goal attempts (per Nick Wright of FOX Sports). This is such a crushing blow to the Clippers star, especially when it seemed as if he was turning around the narrative of his much-criticized playoff career.

The Mavericks do have some pressure to close out this series and avoid a Game 7 on the road on Sunday, but to say the Clippers don't have any pressure on them would be wrong too.

James Harden reaches NBA milestone during defeat to the Mavericks as Clippers future remains in doubt for the former MVP.