US EditionHarden erupts for 55, Clippers rout Hornets 131-116 in Paul's likely last game in North Carolina
Harden set a Clippers record with 10 three-pointers and 55 points as the team exploited Hornets' injuries and lineup advantages in Paul’s likely final home game.
- On Saturday, Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden scored 55 points with 10 3-pointers, the most in Clippers history, leading them to a 131-116 win over the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C.
- Harden erupted for 27 points in the opening quarter on five 3s, building a 14-point first-half lead after the Hornets' early hot start, and the game came hours after 12-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul released a social video hinting at retirement.
- Ivica Zubac added 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Clippers leaned on his size after Ryan Kalkbrenner left early, while rookie Kon Knueppel scored 26 points amid the Hornets' five-game losing streak.
- 12-Time All-Star point guard Chris Paul finished what is expected to be his final home-state game with eight assists, and both teams are on the road Sunday at Cleveland and Atlanta.
- In franchise history, Harden's 55-point game was his 25th 50-point outing, tying Kobe Bryant for third in NBA history, and the 11th-highest of his career.
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James Harden returned to the best days of his career last night, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a big road victory over the Charlotte Hornets, with a performance that will be remembered for a long time. The Clippers won 131:116, while Harden was the absolute protagonist of the evening, scoring 55 points, one of his best games in recent years. In addition to the points, he recorded 7 assists, shooting 17/26 from the field, including 10 three…
James Harden sets a new franchise record for the Los Angeles Clippers.
James Harden drops Clippers record 55 in win over Hornets
James Harden went on an early scoring tear and scored a franchise-record 55 points as the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the host Charlotte Hornets 131-116 on Saturday afternoon. Harden made 10 of 14 shots from 3-point range and was 17 of 26 overall from the field, while going 11 of 14 on free throws. Ivica Zubac added 18 points with nine rebounds for Los Angeles, Brook Lopez had 11 points off the bench and …
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