"CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- James Harden made 10 3-pointers and scored 55 points, the most in LA Clippers' history, to help beat the Charlotte Hornets 131-116 on Saturday. It was the 25th 50-point game in Harden's 17-year career, tying Kobe Bryant for the third-most 50-point games in NBA history, according to ESPN Research. Charles Smith and Bob McAdoo previously held the Clippers' scoring record with 52 points."
"Ivica Zubac added 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Clippers, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Harden, 36, erupted for 27 points in the opening quarter on five 3s, helping the Clippers build a 14-point first-half lead and erase a fast start by the Hornets, who made seven of their first eight shots. Rookie Kon Knueppel had 26 points to lead the Hornets, who have lost five straight."
James Harden made 10 three-pointers and scored 55 points, setting the Los Angeles Clippers' single-game scoring record in a 131-116 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Harden's 55-point outing was his 25th career 50-point game, tying Kobe Bryant for third-most in NBA history. Ivica Zubac contributed 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists to help snap a three-game Clippers losing streak. Harden scored 27 in the opening quarter on five 3s. Charlotte's rookie Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 26 points and Brandon Miller returned with 21 amid injuries and foul trouble.
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