James Harden has been maligned for most of his career as a generally poor defender. At best, he wasn't trying because of the offensive load he was taking on. At worst? He just didn't care. Defense never seemed like it was his problem.

What to expect from the top Los Angeles Clippers players and how to watch the game as they face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.

Harden has carried a team before, most recently when he was in his prime in Houston, but the Clippers’ narrow margin for error without Kawhi Leonard makes it a bigger ask.