Clippers Overpower Wizards 125-109, Leonard and Harden Shine

Despite the absence of Paul George, the Clippers demonstrate their strength with a significant third-quarter performance and improved long-range shooting.

• Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and James Harden added 25, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 125-109 victory over the Washington Wizards.
• The Clippers outscored the Wizards 40-19 in the third quarter, pulling away to secure the win.
• Despite resting eight-time All-Star Paul George due to groin soreness, the Clippers managed to snap out of a long-range shooting slump, hitting 12 of 30 from 3-point range.
• Kyle Kuzma scored 23 of his 27 points in the first half for the Wizards, who are now 2-2 under interim coach Brian Keefe.
• The Clippers are currently 3-1 on their seven-game trip and finished January with a 12-3 record.

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