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James Harden Leads Clippers to Decisive Win Over Hornets

The Clippers extended their dominance over Charlotte with a 123-88 victory, fueled by Harden's double-double and strong team performances.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) shoots while under pressure from Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Overview

  • James Harden scored 31 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and added seven assists, leading the Clippers to their third consecutive win.
  • Kawhi Leonard contributed 23 points, while Ivica Zubac recorded a double-double with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and a career-high eight assists.
  • The Clippers extended their winning streak against the Hornets to 14 games and maintained a 15-game home winning streak over Charlotte dating back to 2010.
  • Norman Powell returned after missing 12 of the last 13 games due to injuries but struggled offensively, scoring seven points in 22 minutes.
  • Charlotte's Mark Williams posted a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds, but the Hornets shot poorly from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 33 attempts.