This is what the Clippers had in mind when they added James Harden to their lineup. The team has won nine consecutive games after Wednesday’s 120–111 victory over the Mavericks.
Best of all, the Clippers’ star trio of Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook and Harden are having fun on the court.
That was best demonstrated in the fourth quarter when Leonard drove to the basket and sliced between Luka Dončić and Grant Williams with a slick euro step for an easy score.
Harden couldn’t contain his joy at Leonard’s highlight play, dancing down the court after what he witnessed. Westbrook also showed his admiration for the move, imitating Leonard as if he wished he’d juked past defenders the same way. Take a look:
Russ and Harden's reaction after Kawhi's Eurostep 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/obPesdkBEK
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 21, 2023
Leonard led the Clippers with 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Harden added 17 points and 11 assists. Los Angeles has won 14 of its past 17 games and hopped over the Kings for first place in the NBA’s Pacific Division and the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings.
Up next for the Clippers (17–10) are the Thunder (17–8) on Thursday night in a matchup of top West contenders.
