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.

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

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.

James Harden led the way with 43 points for the Clippers, needing just three quarters to do so. Harden had 31 of his 43 points in the first half, joining Lou Williams, Robert Covington, Nicolas Batum,

The shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers have been a pleasant surprise this NBA season. Despite playing without Kawhi Leonard, who is rehabbing a knee injury, James Harden and company have jumped out to an 11-8 record and are firmly in the playoff picture in the loaded Western Conference.

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.