James Harden achieved a significant milestone, scoring his 25,000th career point while contributing a season-high 28 points, 15 assists, and seven rebounds, alongside Kawhi Leonard’s 27 points and eight rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers (14-10) to their sixth consecutive victory.
The Clippers overcame Paul George’s absence due to injury, securing a 121-113 win over the struggling Golden State Warriors (10-14) on Thursday night.
Norman Powell played a crucial role for the Clippers, scoring 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, contributing to their resilience in the face of a late surge from the Warriors.
Golden State faced challenges on the road, going 0-3 on their recent trip and experiencing their 12th loss in 16 games.
Klay Thompson’s season-high 30 points, including eight 3-pointers, provided a silver lining for the Warriors in an otherwise turbulent season.
The absence of Draymond Green, indefinitely suspended after an incident with Jusuf Nurkic, added to the Warriors’ woes.
Stephen Curry, scoring 17 points on 5-of-17 shooting, struggled to compensate for Green’s defensive prowess.
Chris Paul, facing his former team, contributed 12 points for the Warriors but couldn’t prevent their seventh straight road loss.
