James Harden's postgame speech was as sharp as his layup Wednesday night. The Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with a 131-122 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

His 22 points and 11 rebounds were only part of the game, as Kawhi Leonard (30 points) and Paul George (33 points) were the team's leaders. But Harden's veiled postgame jab at his critics - which fans speculated was directed at Dallas Mavericks anchor Brian Dameris - stole the spotlight.

"Obviously," Harden said, "it didn't start off well. It gave people a lot of negative things to talk about. And now there's nowhere to hide from all that talk. It's like there's literally nowhere to be found.

The cryptic comments seemed to echo Dumervil's previous criticism of Harden's arrival in Los Angeles, questioning his commitment and ability to fit in with the team. The former MVP responded at the time by saying that such criticism comes from people who "don't know anything" and are just "hearing things."

Now, with the Clippers finding their groove, Harden seems to be vindicated. His chemistry with Leonard and George is undeniable, and their championship aspirations are clearer than ever. This win solidifies their fourth place position in the West and sends a message to the rest of the league that the Clippers are back and they are ready to compete for a championship.