James Harden and the LA Clippers lost their critical Game 7, marking their exit this season. In this time of defeat, Harden’s girlfriend, Paije Speights, proved to be a supportive partner for the NBA veteran.

James Harden received major backlash after the Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. With the NBA world criticizing the LA Clippers star for his poor performance, his girlfriend, Paije Speights, stood by him in support.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, top center, looks to pass the ball to forward Derrick Jones Jr., bottom center, as Denver Nuggets guards Jamal Murray, left, and Christian Braun (0) defend in the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Denver. Credit: AP/David Zalubowski

Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers took Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets to seven games in the first round of this year's playoffs. The Nuggets won Game 7 at home in blowout fashion, 120-101.

The LA Clippers' 2024-25 campaign came to an end last week with a Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. Things were looking grea