Harden had 23 points in the first quarter, 31 at halftime and 43 when his night ended as the Clippers cruised, 121-96.

With the Wizards playing their second game in as many nights, the Clippers looked to put their foot on the gas early. James Harden did just that by scoring 23 of his game-high 43

James Harden scored 43 points, his most since March 2021, and the Los Angeles Clippers sent the host Washington Wizards to their 13th consecutive loss in a 121-96 rout on Wednesday.