James Harden showcased his exceptional skills with 17 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds, achieving his 79th career triple-double as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Washington Wizards 110-93. With this performance, Harden surpassed the legendary Wilt Chamberlain for the eighth-most triple-doubles in NBA history.
Norman Powell emerged as the scoring leader for the Clippers, contributing 22 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter. Derrick Jones Jr. added 19 points, while Kawhi Leonard made a strong impact with 15 points and seven rebounds in just 24 minutes before managing his minutes due to a knee concern. The Clippers took advantage of a Wizards team struggling with form, marking Washington's 12th consecutive loss and leaving them with a dismal 6-37 record overall.
Despite five players scoring in double figures for the Wizards, including Jordan Poole with 24 points, the team failed to mount a consistent challenge. The Clippers took control early, outscoring the Wizards 19-4 to open the second quarter, and extended their lead significantly throughout the game. The victory was an essential bounce-back for the Clippers after a previous loss to the Boston Celtics.
