With the Wizards playing their second game in as many nights, the Clippers looked to put their foot on the gas early. James Harden did just that by scoring 23 of his game-high 43

Harden had 23 points in the first quarter, 31 at halftime and 43 when his night ended as the Clippers cruised, 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.

Clippers star James Harden surpassed NBA legend Kobe Bryant with this milestone after his strong start against the Wizards.

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.

Against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, the Washington Wizards never led, trailed by as much as 33, and lost by a final margin of 25. It was their sixth loss of 20 or more points so far this season.

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.