In the NBA regular season, the Hornets lost to the Clippers 116-131. After the game, Hornets player Knipel was interviewed by reporters.

Talking about Harden's performance in this game, Kniper said: "We wanted to restrict his left hand at the beginning of the game, but we failed to execute it properly. Obviously, we have tried every means to target him and sent people to defend in turns, but sometimes it is really difficult. In the NBA, it is too difficult to rush defense and defend with all our strength like this. He beat me today They had no power to fight back."

In this campaign, Harden played 35 minutes and 13 seconds, made 17 of 26 shots, 10 of 16 three-pointers, 11 of 14 free throws, and scored 55 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 steal. Knipel played 34 minutes, 9 of 12, 6 of 9 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored a team-high 26 points, plus 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 steal.