In the NBA regular season, the Clippers defeated the Trail Blazers 114-107. Harden was interviewed by the media after the game.

When talking about the team's adjustments in the face of the pressure from the Trail Blazers, Harden said: "There are two halves of a game. You can watch the video, you can discuss it, and after you come back on the court, you can do better and you can make adjustments. Today We did it."

In this campaign, Harden revitalized the team's offense. He made 6 of 12 shots, 2 of 7 three-pointers, and 6 of 7 free throws in 37 minutes. He scored 20 points, 6 rebounds, 13 assists, and 3 steals. However, he also made 7 turnovers, with a plus-minus value of +12, the highest in the game.