James Harden Official Injury Status For Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Clippers Game

James Harden has been ruled out for Wednesday's game.

Jan 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) reacts after / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers will host the Phoenix Suns in California.

For the game, they will remain without one of their best players, as 2018 MVP James Harden has been ruled out.

He also missed the team's last game, so this will be his second straight out of the starting lineup.

Via Underdog NBA: "James Harden (foot) ruled out Wednesday,"

James Harden (foot) ruled out Wednesday,

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Harden has had a productive season with averages of 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 8.6 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field and 38.3% from the three-point range in 71 games.

The Clippers are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 51-28 record in 79 games.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a four-game losing streak.

Most recently, the Clippers defeated the Suns (in Arizona) by a score of 105-92.

Paul George led the way with 23 points.

Following the Suns, the Clippers will play their next game on Friday evening when they host the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles.

Apr 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) shoots the / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

As for the Suns, they are the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 46-33 record in 79 games.

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a two-game losing streak.

Following their matchup with Los Angeles, the Suns will play their next game on Friday evening when they visit the Sacramento Kings in California.

Last season, the Suns beat the Clippers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.