Harden’s Explosive 55-Point Night Shatters Clippers Record—What Sparked His Unstoppable Surge?

When James Harden took to the court against the Charlotte Hornets, few could have predicted the fireworks that were about to unfold. The Clippers’ veteran guard exploded for an astonishing 55 points, shattering the team’s previous single-game scoring record held by legends Bob McAdoo and Charles Smith. At 36, Harden’s relentless drive and killer instinct weren’t just on display—they powered the Clippers to a 131-116 win, snapping their season into a new gear with a much-needed boost to 5-11. Watching him pour in points like that, you can’t help but feel the electricity—this wasn’t just about personal glory, but a heartfelt commitment to dragging his team across the finish line. For a deeper dive into Harden’s historic night and all the NBA’s latest thrills, LEARN MORE.

James Harden set a Los Angeles Clippers record with 55 points in the team’s 131-116 victory against the Charlotte Hornets.

The 36-year-old guard surpassed the previous Clippers record of 52 points in a game, which had been jointly held by Bob McAdoo and Charles Smith.

Harden’s efforts helped the Clippers improve their record to five wins and 11 losses this season, and he said: “The work I put in individually, I do it for the entire team. I’m just trying to find ways to win games.”

Elsewhere in the NBA on Saturday, Nikola Jokic put in a fine individual performance of his own, but the Serb’s 44 points could not prevent the Denver Nuggets losing 128-123 to the Sacramento Kings – who ended their eight-game losing streak.

Detroit Pistons remain top of the Eastern Conference, having extended their winning run to 12 games – their best sequence since 2004 – with a 129-116 victory against Milwaukee Bucks.

But the Washington Wizards slipped to a 14th consecutive defeat, losing 121-120 to the Chicago Bulls.

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