When the LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets drew each other for their first-round playoff matchup, fans started salivating over the idea of some of the league's top stars going at it in a seven-game series.

Harden is in his second season with the Clippers. The 11-time All-Star averaged 22.8 points and 8.7 assists during the regular season while shooting 41.0% from the field, 35.2% from 3 and 87.4% from the foul line. Through two games against the Nuggets, Harden is averaging 25.0 points and 9.0 assists while shooting 40.0% from beyond the arc.

The Clippers are entering Game 3 without any injuries on the report and James Harden is fully expected to suit up on Thursday.