Overview
- James Harden set a Clippers single-game mark with 55 points on 17-of-26 shooting, including 10-of-16 from three, plus 11-of-14 at the line and seven assists.
- He scored 27 in the first quarter and 35 by halftime, the highest first-half total recorded in the NBA this season.
- The Clippers beat the Hornets 131-116 to end a three-game slide, moved to 5-11, and extended Charlotte’s losing streak to five.
- Detroit topped Milwaukee 129-116 as Cade Cunningham posted 29 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, pushing the Pistons to 14-2 and their 12th consecutive win; Antetokounmpo missed a second straight game with a groin issue.
- The Clippers expect Kawhi Leonard to return Sunday at Cleveland after a 10-game absence with a right ankle and foot sprain.