HARDEN CLIMBS TO 9TH IN SCORING LADDER

KAWHI Leonard has chalked upon 35 points and James Harden added 32 as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 117-109.

This victory was historic for Harden who moved into 9th place on the NBA's all-time career scoring list.

The Clippers won for the 4th time in their last five outings.

Los Angeles got solid contributions throughout the lineup.

Jordan Miller scored 34 points and Ivica Zubac finished with 9 points and 11 rebounds.

Charlotte which has dropped three of its last four games was led by LaMelo Ball's 25 points and 9 rebounds.