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Leonard, Harden Power Clippers Past Wizards for Fourth Straight Win

A sharpened defense with Leonard in top form is fueling the turnaround.

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Jan 14, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives to the basket past Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard drives to the basket as Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton defends during the second half on Wednesday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
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Overview

  • Los Angeles beat Washington 119-105 to make it 11 wins in 13 games since Dec. 20, moving to 17-23 and within a half-game of the West’s final play-in spot.
  • Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points with a career high-tying seven 3-pointers in 30 minutes, while James Harden added 22 points on 10-for-10 free throws with eight assists.
  • The Clippers prevailed without starters Ivica Zubac (ankle) and John Collins (groin) as rookies Yanic Konan Niederhauser (16 points on 7-for-7) and Jordan Miller (11 points, 10 rebounds) contributed.
  • Washington lost its fourth straight and is 0-2 on a four-game trip, with Kyshawn George scoring 23 points, Khris Middleton 17, and Marvin Bagley III 15 with 11 rebounds.
  • New trade acquisition Trae Young remains out with knee and quad injuries and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break, and center Alex Sarr was ejected in the first half after a second technical.