James Harden Impresses NBA Fans as Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Beat Raptors
Andrew PetersJanuary 27, 2024
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The Los Angeles Clippers extended their win streak to four games Friday night with a 127-107 win over the Toronto Raptors on the road.
The Clippers stars propelled them to the win with the newest piece, James Harden, leading the way. Harden notched a triple-double with 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds. In his return to Toronto, Kawhi Leonard had 16 points, Russell Westbrook added 20 points off the bench and Paul George had 21 while playing with a minutes restriction.
Los Angeles needed a big night from their stars to pick up a tough road win, and they came through.
LA Clippers @LAClippersAnd one PG-13 👏 pic.twitter.com/KqRls5k9kw
LA Clippers @LAClippersKawhi goin’ back-to-back 💯 pic.twitter.com/GwllGt3nCG
LA Clippers @LAClippersYEAH UNO 😤 pic.twitter.com/cCLyEha6PR
LA Clippers @LAClippersKAWHI TWO-HAND JAM 🖐️ pic.twitter.com/yunrwambZu
LA Clippers @LAClippersThat Harden to Russ connection 🤩 pic.twitter.com/rMY3bdkQoB
NBA Muse @NBAMuseAccJames Harden at half-time:
17 PTS
3 REB
8 AST
6/10 FG
1/4 3PT
4/4 FT
15 MIN
1 TOV
+18
Clippers up by 14!🔥 pic.twitter.com/EWr3VWVbup
Jamal 🎱 @4900malThe clippers might be the best team in the NBA
Justin Russo @FlyByKniteClippers starting lineup — James Harden, Paul George, Terance Mann, Kawhi Leonard, Mason Plumlee — was +17 in 10:14 during the first half. They had a +92.4 Net Rating.
𝙾𝚠𝚗𝚎𝚍𝙱𝚢𝙿𝙶 @OwnedbyPG1Paul George in the First Half:
10 PTS
1 REB
1 AST
2 BLK
4/9 FG
Excellent Defense Being Played while on a Minutes Restriction! pic.twitter.com/cnV8On7ECG
Beastbrook @Beastbr00k0Russell Westbrook in 10 minutes off the bench against the Raptors so far:
12 Points
5 Rebounds
2 Assists
2 Stocks
Poster on Boucher
Alley-oop dunk from Harden lob
People really thought Brodie was finished. Russ is incredible. Year 16 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wHx5iZvVSB
🕸️ @TheWestbrookEraRuss and Harden duo has been incredible tonight. Houston vibes.
Jordan @_izeahHarden and Westbrook being able to keep this lead with PG and Kawhi on the bench is good news.
YSX @YSX_girlfriendat the half.
Kawhi has 4pts, 2/4 FG
3Q
Kawhi has 12 pts, 5/7 FG
aaron @AaronNilsenkawhi is playing like mj right now
London4x™ @_ImTheAnswerKawhi cooking in the 3rd
Raps Fan from Japan @FanFromJapanKawhi is sooooo good.#WeTheNorth
Clips N’ Dip: A Clippers Podcast @ClippersPodHarden trip-dub, nice way to open the roadie
Justin Russo @FlyByKniteJames Harden has 22 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds. IT is Harden’s 75th career triple-double (eighth-most in NBA history) and 1st with the Clippers.
Tomer Azarly @TomerAzarlyClippers lead the Raptors after 3, 95-81.
James Harden: 19 pts, 4 rebs, 9 asts
Paul George: 19 pts, 2 blks
Kawhi Leonard: 16 pts, 7 rebs, 3 asts, 2 blks
Russell Westbrook: 12 pts, 5 rebs, 3 asts, 2 stls
Mason Plumlee: 10 pts, 10 rebs, 3 asts
RJ Barrett: 13 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts
The Clippers are picking up steam and playing some of their best basketball heading into the midway point in the season. With six more games left on the current road trip, Los Angeles has the chance to gain some positive momentum before the All-Star break.
Up next, the Clippers will take on the Boston Celtics on the road.
