The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 100-93, extending the Clippers’ winless streak with James Harden.
Lonnie Walker delivered a strong performance off the bench, scoring 21 points, while Day’Ron Sharpe contributed with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Nets.
This victory marks the Clippers’ fourth consecutive road loss and their second straight defeat in games featuring Harden.
Cam Thomas had an impressive first half, scoring 14 points, but had to leave the game early in the third quarter due to a sprained left ankle after a tripping incident.
In his absence, Brooklyn coach Jacque Vaughn placed his trust in Walker, drawing plays for him during timeouts and relying on him in pick-and-roll situations.
Walker responded with 13 points in the last two quarters, finishing with a 5-for-11 field goal shooting, including 3-for-5 from beyond the arc.
The Clippers struggled with their shooting, going 36 for 91 from the field and 8 for 36 from the 3-point line, while committing 15 turnovers.
While Kawhi Leonard managed to cut the deficit to 94-90 with 1:17 left, Spencer Dinwiddie responded with a clutch 3-pointer.
Los Angeles called a timeout, but Paul George’s turnover on the following possession hindered their comeback efforts.
George was the only one of the four Clippers superstars to score more than 20 points. Leonard had 17, Russell Westbrook added 13, while Harden scored 12.
