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Harden’s Late Flurry Lifts Clippers Over Raptors in OT for Fifth Straight Win

The comeback underscored Los Angeles’ 12-of-14 surge after a 6-21 start.

Overview

  • Los Angeles beat Toronto 121-117 in overtime on Friday night to extend its winning streak to five.
  • James Harden finished with 31 points and 10 assists, delivering a personal 8-0 run to force overtime and opening the extra period with four free throws despite shooting 2-for-15 from deep.
  • Ivica Zubac returned from a sprained left ankle to post 16 points and 14 rebounds, and Jordan Miller added 19 points as the Clippers spread the scoring.
  • Toronto was without Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, as Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and Jamal Shead logged 15 points with a career-high 13 assists.
  • The Raptors led 109-101 with 3:35 left and took just their second loss in 21 games when leading after three quarters.