James Harden closes in on Steph Curry as LA Clippers beat Utah Jazz
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James Harden makes NBA history as the LA Clippers beat the Utah Jazz.

James Harden closes in on Steph Curry as LA Clippers beat Utah Jazz

Tosin Abayomi 05:55 - 18.11.2024

James Harden makes NBA history as the LA Clippers beat the Utah Jazz.

James Harden achieved a career milestone as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 116-105 at Intuit Dome after returning home from a three-game trip in a mini-slump.

Harden broke a tie with Ray Allen for the second-most three-pointers in NBA history, with a three-pointer that had six minutes and nine seconds remaining in the first quarter.

Harden now has 2,975 three-pointers in his 16-year career, trailing only Stephen Curry of Golden State, who will be in town on Monday night with the Warriors to play the Clippers.

Harden finished with 11 assists and 20 points, finishing two for eight from three-point range.

The return of center Mo Bamba, who had missed the first 13 games due to a left knee ailment, was another boost for the Clippers.

With nine points and eight rebounds in 15 minutes, Bamba had a strong comeback.

Norman Powell scored 19 points, while Ivica Zubac recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

James Harden makes NBA history as the LA Clippers beat the Utah Jazz.
James Harden makes NBA history as the LA Clippers beat the Utah Jazz.

The squad only turned the ball over nine times, demonstrating Tye Lue's desire for them to be careful with the basketball.

All of this helped the Clippers take a 23-point lead early on and easily defeat the Jazz, who had the worst record in the Western Conference.

Jordan Clarkson's three-pointer late in the fourth quarter cut the Clippers' advantage to seven points, but they managed to hold on for the victory.

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