Even though the ball kept favoring the LA Clippers, the Atlanta Hawks won at Intuit Dome by three points, 105-102. Fans will reflect on this game to the saying, “million dollar move with a ten-cent finish,” as James Harden is now in a four-way tie for the franchise leader in triple-doubles, and had 35 points, but chucked up a poorly timed three from the logo that cost LA the win.
During this possession, Harden may have attempted this deep three-pointer with the expectation that one referee would whistle a foul, leading to three attempts at the line.
While it is unlikely, given Harden’s IQ, he could have also just been unaware of the clock and rushed his final shot of the game.