Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Taj Gibson, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Norman Powell scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard added 21 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the pesky Charlotte Hornets 112-104 on Friday night.
All-Star James Harden finished with 14 points and 10 assists for the Clippers, while Ivica Zubac had 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Clippers built a 10-point lead in the third quarter but couldn’t completely shake the Hornets (12-33) until late in the game.