Harden Erupts for 55, Clippers Rout Hornets 131-116
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The Los Angeles Clippers finally found a bit of momentum, snapping their three-game loss with a 131-116 win over the Charlotte Hornets, highlighted by James Harden’s franchise-record 55 points.
In a homecoming game for his fellow future Hall of Famer teammate Chris Paul, who signaled his intention to retire at the end of the season, Harden has put on a show for the fans in Charlotte. In the first quarter alone, Harden was 9-for-12 from the field and 5-for-7 from three-point range, scoring 27 points.