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.
- 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.