James Harden is at the very bottom of the list of players to blame for the LA Clippers' 5-13 record, and the truth is, the only reason his name is even there is that he is on the team. However, the Clippers' offense has become redundant and repetitive because Tyronn Lue is favoring Harden's iso game.
Thus, to realize their potential and gain breathing room in the Western Conference standings, LA needs ball movement, not the former MVP flashing fancy dribble moves and wasting valuable seconds on the shot clock.
Harden's thinking is to call for a screen, hit several between-the-legs and behind-the-back moves to rock the defender to sleep, then fly by into the paint at the least expected moment, or leave enough bait to be bitten to where he can find an open look from a step back three-pointer.