Clippers Defeat Hornets, 113-104
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets, 113-104, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday.

There were six ties and 11 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 11 points. Charlotte actually started the fourth quarter on an 11-2 run to take a 91-84 lead, but Los Angeles responded with a 16-0 run to take command of this game. They finished the game on a 29-7 run over the final 9:12. The Clippers shot 14-of-34 from three-point range while holding the Hornets to 6-of-29 from long range. Los Angeles also shot 19-of-25 from the free-throw line while Charlotte shot 12-of-16.

The Hornets (7-21) were led by Miles Bridges, finishing with 21 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Terry Rozier registered 18 points, four rebounds and seven assists. Those two combined to shoot 17-of-46 from the field. Nick Richards amassed 13 points and 10 rebounds, while PJ Washington led the bench with 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals.

The Clippers (18-12) were led by James Harden, collecting 29 points, six rebounds, eight assists and two steals. Paul George provided 25 points, four rebounds and four assists. Ivica Zubac totaled 18 points, 14 rebounds and four assists, while Russell Westbrook led the bench with 14 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals.

On deck for Charlotte is a road matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. As for the Clippers, they play host to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday for their next fixture.
Posted on: 12/26/2023 9:50 PM
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