The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors, 127-107, at Scotiabank Arena on Friday night.

The Clippers (29-14) came in as road favorites over the reeling Raptors (16-29), and their play fit the bill during a first half in which they forged a 66-52 lead. Los Angeles then held Toronto at bay during a third quarter in which they played their hosts to a 29-29 draw, laying the groundwork to win going away in the final period. The visitors shot 50.5 percent and held the Raps to 18.8 percent shooting from three-point range. L.A. also enjoyed a sizable 91.7 percent - 59.1 percent edge in free-throw shooting.

James Harden led the Clippers with a 22-point, 13-assist, 10-rebound triple-double that included a steal and a block. Paul George supplied 21 points, two rebounds, one assist, two bocks and one steal. Russell Westbrook registered 20 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. Norman Powell delivered 17 points, four rebounds and one steal. Kawhi Leonard totaled 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal. Mason Plumlee generated a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double that included three assists.

Scottie Barnes paced the Raptors with 23 points, supplementing them with five rebounds, four assists and one steal. RJ Barrett turned in 22 points, six rebounds, four assists and one steal. Dennis Schroder managed 13 points, five assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block. Gary Trent matched Schroder's scoring and added three assists and one rebound. Thaddeus Young supplied 12 points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block.

The Clippers remain on the road and visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, while the Raptors visit the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday evening.