In a remarkable display of skill, Bam Adebayo led a significant 18-4 Miami Heat run, scoring 26 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and providing 5 assists, along with 3 blocks and a 60% field goal percentage. Meanwhile, the LA Clippers, despite missing star Kawhi Leonard and trailing the Charlotte Hornets by one after the first quarter, 27-26, managed to secure a win. James Harden was instrumental in the victory, scoring a 4-point play, contributing 29 points, including 5 three-pointers in the first half, and leading the Clippers with a 3-point lead in the 4th quarter. Harden finished the game with 6 three-pointers, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds. Russell Westbrook added 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Ivica Zubac and Paul George contributed with 18 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and 25 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, respectively. The Clippers' victory, which included a 14-0 run, improved their season record to 18-12 and set them up for their next game against Memphis on Friday. The final score of the Clippers-Hornets game was 113-104.
James Harden sparks Clippers’ comeback, tops Hornets #CharlotteHornets #JamesHarden #LosAngelesClippers https://t.co/zY3eIfYYl5
Clippers end skid without Leonard, rally to beat Hornets 113-104 https://t.co/dEz4RL4E4u
Clippers show finishing kick, rally past depleted Hornets https://t.co/gS7ZCRGIj0
Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers handle Hornets https://t.co/5hakskZ0cY https://t.co/3GtllWXokX
Clippers get back to winning by beating the short-handed Hornets 113-104.
The @LAClippers use a 4Q push to pick up the win at home! 🔥 Harden: 29 PTS | 6 REB | 8 AST George: 25 PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST Zubac: 18 PTS | 14 REB | 4 AST Westbrook: 14 PTS | 11 REB | 6 AST https://t.co/idsjttxTAD
Clippers tonight: James Harden: 29 points 8 assists 6 rebounds 6 3P 2 steals +/- +20 Russell Westbrook: 14 points 11 rebounds 6 assists 2 steals https://t.co/GOUAOgj3bV
The Clippers sting the Hornets at home for their 18th win of the season. 😗 https://t.co/Bzfo45ydV6
James Harden was AUTOMATIC from 3PT range in the Clippers’ win over the Hornets 🎯 ▪️29 PTS ▪️6-12 3PT ▪️8 AST LA improves to 18-12. https://t.co/pQKLZhutl7
James Harden tonight: 29 Points 8 Assists 6 Rebounds 2 Steals 50% FG 50% 3P https://t.co/AO51HSPStf
Final | Clippers 113, Hornets 104 Not every win needs to be a masterpiece, especially when missing Kawhi Leonard. But these nights are why you went out and got James Harden. He was fantastic — 29 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds. Clippers move to 18-12. They get Memphis on Friday.
Harden behind the back, Russ dime inside! Ball movement leads to the Zubac slam, capping a 14-0 LAC run 👌 Hornets-Clippers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/TdRFTgShIn https://t.co/Mowrz3AX05
Harden dances into his 6th 3-pointer of the night! Clippers lead by 3 in the 4Q 👀 Hornets-Clippers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/TdRFTgShIn https://t.co/cpUjunIGPx
20 points and 5 3-pointers for James Harden in just the first half! https://t.co/NPYjMoOizX
James Harden dropped 20 in the first half including 5 threes 🔥 https://t.co/WELbOJ2qVL
Harden knocks down his 5th triple of the 1st half and is up to 20 points! Hornets-Clippers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/TdRFTgShIn https://t.co/LY3SyrIXqh
4-point play! Harden shows off the handles, steps back and knocks down the 3 through contact 🎯 Hornets-Clippers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/TdRFTgShIn https://t.co/XcmV4Dfuhq
Russ picks off the pass and euro steps his way into the lane 🔥 Hornets-Clippers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/TdRFTgShIn https://t.co/XP5kYEmKA3
Clippers trail Hornets by one after one, 27-26
Bam Adebayo tonight: 26 Points 15 Rebounds 5 Assists 3 Blocks 60% FG https://t.co/DWONxwRZtL
Bam Adebayo tonight: 26 points 15 rebounds 5 assists 3 blocks 60% FG https://t.co/rImgudXKpj
Bam Adebayo's fadeaway caps off an 18-4 Heat run! 📺 #NBAXmas on ESPN https://t.co/uwrNMgHD2U