James Harden joined Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan as the only players with over 100 40-point games in the NBA’s history

The 10-time All-Star scores 23 in the first quarter and hits seven 3-pointers as the Clippers win for the sixth time in seven games and hand Washington its 13th consecutive loss, 121-96.

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.

James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat.

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