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Unlikely Celtics duo has emerged as best James Harden-stopper option

Boston Celtics youngsters Jordan Walsh and Hugo Gonzalez seem poised to be the best defensive assignments against LA Clippers star James Harden.

Boston Celtics, Jordan Walsh, Hugo Gonzalez, LA Clippers, James Harden | Sean M. Haffey/GettyImages

BOSTON — James Harden is a future Hall-of-Famer. His ability to control an offense is unlike most players who have ever stepped on an NBA basketball court. Even at 36 years old, he’s a monumental offensive threat, and the LA Clippers’ slow start to the season doesn’t change that.