Harden couldn't deliver in the clutch in a loss to the Suns in the Intuit Dome opener, but he's the one healthy star the Clippers have left.

Against the Suns, the 35-year-old Harden played 40 minutes and scored 29 points, going 10-for-28 from the field, 12 rebounds, eight assists, and a steal. However, his struggles with protecting the ball from the preseason continued into the regular season, as he committed eight turnovers.

Harden nearly pushed his squad over the Suns’ trio of stars as he ended the season opener with 29 points on 28 shots, 12 rebounds, and eight assists.