The 10-time All-Star scores 23 in the first quarter and hits seven 3-pointers as the Clippers win for the sixth time in seven games and hand Washington its 13th consecutive loss, 121-96.

James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat.

James Harden scored 43 points, his most since March 2021, and the Los Angeles Clippers sent the host Washington Wizards to their 13th consecutive loss in a 121-96 rout on Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Clippers bounced back from their loss against the Boston Celtics with a win against the Washington Wizards thanks in large part to James Harden. Following their a blowout loss against Boston which saw them drain an NBA record 12 three-pointers in the second quarter,

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard James Harden is still a scoring machine. On Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards, Harden scored 31 points in the first half, going 11-of-15 from the field.