Overview

• James Harden scored 29 points, with 20 of them in the first half, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 113-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
• Paul George contributed 25 points and Ivica Zubac added 18 points with 14 rebounds for the Clippers, who ended a two-game losing streak.
• The Clippers managed to win despite the absence of Kawhi Leonard, who was sidelined with a left hip contusion.
• Miles Bridges scored 21 points with 11 rebounds for the Hornets, who suffered their eighth consecutive loss.
• The Hornets have been struggling without LaMelo Ball (ankle), who has not played since Nov. 26.