Harden scored 31 points in a hot streak as the Clippers easily defeated the Nets 121-105.

January 10th - The Clippers defeated the Nets 121-105 . In terms of statistics, Harden scored 31 points , 4 rebounds , and 6 assists, while Leonard contributed 26 points , 5 rebounds , and 5 assists. For the Nets, Jeremy Lin scored 19 points, and Michael Porter Jr. had 18 points , 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.

At the start of the game, the Clippers, led by Harden, executed a fluid offense, quickly building a double-digit lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led 35-25. In the second quarter, Leonard and Miller extended the Clippers' lead to 22 points. The Nets then narrowed the gap using fast breaks and outside shooting from Lester Hudson and Porter Jr. At halftime, the Nets maintained a significant lead of 63-47.

After switching sides, the Nets narrowed the gap to single digits. In the crucial moments, the Clippers limited their opponents' scoring with tight defense while simultaneously firing on all cylinders on offense, widening the gap again. At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers led 91-76 . In the final quarter, the Clippers firmly controlled the game, extending their lead to as much as 23 points. Although the Nets attempted a comeback midway through the quarter, Leonard's consecutive scores stabilized the team, and the Clippers maintained their lead. Ultimately, the Clippers won 121-105 .

Clippers player statistics

Harden 31 points, 4 rebounds , 6 assists; Leonard 26 points, 5 rebounds , 5 assists; Miller 21 points , 5 rebounds; Collins 16 points , 4 rebounds; Dunn 9 points, 1 rebound , 5 assists; Zubac 5 points , 6 rebounds , 4 assists; Batum 5 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Sanders 5 points , 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Lopez 3 points, 5 rebounds , 3 assists; Brown 1 rebound .

Nets player statistics

Jemin 19 points , 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Porter Jr. 18 points , 5 rebounds , 6 assists; Claxton 13 points , 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Thomas 13 points , 1 rebound, 1 assist; Klonny 12 points , 3 rebounds , 2 assists; Wolf 11 points, 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Mann 8 points , 3 rebounds , 4 assists; Sharp 6 points , 9 rebounds , 1 assist