In a game between the Hornets and the Clippers, James Harden's remarkable performance, including multiple three-pointers and a 4-point play, played a crucial role in the Clippers' victory. The Clippers won the game 113-104, with Harden leading the team's comeback. Harden's exceptional play was highlighted as he scored 20 points in the first half and contributed to a 14-0 run for the Clippers. The game ended with the Clippers securing their 18th win of the season, defeating the short-handed Hornets. In another game, the Clippers faced the Heat, with the Clippers staging a remarkable comeback to take the lead at halftime and ultimately securing a 95-85 lead at the end of the third quarter, despite the Heat's efforts to close the gap.
After three quarters, the Clippers lead 95-85.
End of third quarter: Clippers 95, Heat 85. Bam Adebayo up to 19 points and 12 rebounds, but Clippers shooting 56.5 percent from the field, 12 of 25 on threes and 13 of 14 from the foul line.
Heat is 2 of 10 on threes since its 5 of 8 start. Clippers have committed just two turnovers since the 11-minute mark in the second quarter.
Halftime: Clippers 59, Heat 58. Heat led by 14 points with 9:52 left in the second quarter, but the Clippers closed the first half on a 32-17 run.
Clippers take 59-58 lead on PG's first 3.
The Clippers have stopped turning the ball over and the Heat has stopped making threes. Heat's 14-point lead down to two.
That might have been the most pure Shorthanded Heat first quarter of the season. Clippers did not react well to the zone.
Halftime: Jazz 54, Heat 53. Jazz with 18 points off 10 Heat turnovers. Jazz leading despite shooting 3 of 21 from three-point range thanks to 38 paint points. Heat shooting 5 of 17 on threes.
End of first quarter: Heat 28, Jazz 27. Heat leads despite six turnovers and 5-of-9 shooting from the foul line in the opening quarter.
Jazz already with 12 points off six Heat turnovers.
Clippers hold on for a 59-54 halftime lead against the Grizzlies.
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Clippers get back to winning by beating the short-handed Hornets 113-104.
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