Clippers Dominate Jazz as Kawhi Leonard Nears Potential Return
James Harden's 41-point performance leads Clippers to a decisive win while updates on Kawhi Leonard's progress suggest a return could be on the horizon.
- The Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 144-107, marking their highest-scoring game of the season and snapping a three-game losing streak.
- James Harden delivered a standout performance with 41 points, including seven three-pointers, and became the ninth player in franchise history with multiple 40-point games in a season.
- Coach Tyronn Lue indicated Kawhi Leonard, who has missed the first 27 games due to a right knee injury, could potentially travel with the team for upcoming games, though no timeline for his return has been confirmed.
- The Clippers benefited from a weeklong break, allowing players like Harden to recover from minor injuries and perform at full strength.
- The Jazz, struggling with injuries and poor form, have now lost eight of their last nine games, further cementing their place at the bottom of the standings.
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