Harden, Clippers Applauded by NBA Fans for Beating Warriors; Curry Exits with Injury

Andrew PetersOctober 28, 2024

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The Los Angeles Clippers handed the Golden State Warriors their first loss of the season on Sunday after a 112-104 victory.

With Kawhi Leonard still sidelined, the trio of James Harden, Ivica Zubac and Norman Powell continued leading the way for Los Angeles. Harden had 23 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds while Zubac put up 23 points, 17 boards and six assists.

After a scorching hot 37-point performance against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, Powell cooled off a bit but still finished with 20. Derrick Jones Jr. also had his best game of the season as the new addition to the Clippers’ roster put up 18 points.

Following the win, fans praised Harden, Zubac, Powell and the Clippers supporting staff for picking up another win despite being without Leonard.

Brick @223__AliJames harden got the clippers playing elite ball man uno might be back

Richard 🐐 @pbp_RichJames harden isn’t a system player, he’s a system

CLIPSET🔥✂️ @PrimeLAC_Zubac showing up every night to drop a light 23 points and 12 rebounds pic.twitter.com/hM9ftzz9js

Joey Linn @joeylinn_The Clippers have four starters in double figures through three quarters.

Norman Powell: 18 PTS
James Harden: 17 PTS
Ivica Zubac: 17 PTS
Derrick Jones Jr.: 17 PTS

Clippers lead Warriors 86-79.

🎗NBA•Fan🎗 @Klutch_23Clippers are still one of the best teams in the West tbh especially once Kawhi returns.

Harden Kawhi Zubac Powell is a great 4 man combination

Deon @dsmoove2741Powell and zubac are good basketball players.

Richard 🐐 @pbp_RichClippers were never going to be bad. Harden, zubac, Powell, and the roster has good talent. Lue is very good too

Jeylani Brown @BrownJeylaniThe addition of Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr has been absolutely amazing.

Great job by the Clippers front office 🔥🔥

Moose @Moose_NBAKris Dunn and Derrick Jones jr defensive duo is super super slept on

For the Warriors, a loss to the Clippers isn’t where their problems ended on Sunday. Star Steph Curry exited the game during the fourth quarter due to a left ankle sprain, Golden State announced on social media.

Dubs fans can only hope Curry’s injury doesn’t sideline him too long as the veteran guard is essential to the team’s playoff hopes this year.

The Clippers have had a tough stretch to start the season with matchups against the Phoenix Suns, Nuggets and Warriors early on. Confidence should be high after winning two out of those three matchups, especially with a star like Leonard out.