So, regarding whether James Harden is playing tonight vs. the Knicks, the Clippers will need to protect the veteran floor general from further injury with the playoffs approaching. However, they need every win they can get if they hope to secure a top-six spot in the West playoff picture.

James Harden had 29 points, six rebounds and six assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers prevented the New York Knicks from clinching a playoff berth with a 126-113

James Harden will play in the LA Clippers' game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. The superstar point guard was upgraded from questionable on the injury report due to right foot soreness, which he sustained during the Clippers' loss to the OKC Thunder after taking a knee to the thigh from Lu Dort.