In a dominant team performance, the Los Angeles Clippers (29-14) defeated the Toronto Raptors (16-29) 127-107, securing their fourth consecutive win.
James Harden shined with a triple-double, contributing 22 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds.
Paul George added 21 points, while Russell Westbrook scored 20 off the bench, and Kawhi Leonard, facing his former team, contributed 16 points in a well-rounded effort. Norman Powell, a former Raptors guard, scored 17 points.
Scottie Barnes fought hard for the Raptors, scoring 23 points, with 14 coming in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to halt their fourth consecutive loss.
Despite a strong effort from RJ Barrett (22 points) and contributions from Gary Trent Jr., Dennis Schroder, and Thad Young, the Raptors fell short against the Clippers’ balanced attack.
Toronto faced challenges with injuries, missing Immanuel Quickley and dealing with Jakob Poeltl’s prolonged absence due to a sprained left ankle and Jontay Porter’s early exit due to eye irritation.
