Harden erupts for 55, Clippers rout Hornets 131-116 in Paul’s likely last game in North Carolina
November 22, 2025
James Harden scored a season-high 55 points on 10 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles James Harden made 10 3-pointers and scored a season-high 55 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 131-116 hours after 12-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul released a video on social media hinting at retirement after the season ends. Ivica Zubac added 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Clippers, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Rookie Kon Knueppel had 26 points to lead the Hornets, who’ve lost five straight. Brandon Miller returned from a 13-game absence because of a shoulder injury and finished with 21 points. Harden’s 55-point outing was the 11th-highest scoring game of his career