James Harden Scores 50 Points, Nears Kobe Bryant's Record in Clippers' Victory

Harden's dominant performance, watched by former President Barack Obama, ends Clippers' losing streak against Pistons.

James Harden scored 50 points, marking his 24th career 50-point game and first with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Harden is now one game shy of tying Kobe Bryant for third-most 50-point games in NBA history, with Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan holding the top spots.
The Clippers secured a 123-115 win over the Detroit Pistons, snapping a three-game losing streak despite missing key players Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell.
Harden's performance included 23 points in the first quarter and key plays in the fourth quarter to secure the victory, logging heavy minutes at age 35.
Former President Barack Obama attended the game, sitting courtside with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, though he left before Harden could get a post-game photo.