James Harden scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 127-117 on Saturday night.

James Harden scored 40 points, Norman Powell added 33 and Kawhi Leonard had 18 in three quarters in their 127-117 victory over Milwaukee.

Wednesday’s game between the Celtics and Clippers was highly entertaining. Boston required overtime to win despite having Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White in the lineup. The Clippers were down four starters (James Harden, Norman Powell, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac), but the available players didn’t use that as an excuse.

The Phoenix Suns defeated the LA Clippers on Monday night at Footprint Center, taking a 2-0 lead in the season series. This game featured each team’s top stars,

SAN ANTONIO — Kawhi Leonard stood in his usual spot during starting lineup introductions with the LA Clippers on the road. The San Antonio Spurs’ public address announcer rattled off the names of the Clippers’ starters and got to Leonard last:

Following a series of Jekyll and Hyde games in Paris, the Spurs returned home to take on the Clippers on Wednesday night. The two teams’ contrasting styles were evident from the tip. While San Antonio moved the ball to create open shots,

Kawhi Leonard: 27 pts, 6 rebs, 7 asts Norman Powell: 27 pts, 8 rebs Ivica Zubac: 21 pts, 22 rebs James Harden: 21 pts, 3 rebs, 12 asts, 3 stls

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Clippers: Points, Powell (23.9 per game). Rebounds, Zubac (12.6). Assists, Harden (8.3). Steals, Dunn (1.5). Blocks, Zubac (1.2). • Powell's career-best 23.9 scoring average is an increase of 10.0 from last season. He ranks second in the league in fourth quarter points with 7.6 and his eight 30-point performances are a career high.

Harden currently occupies the second spot on the NBA 's list for all-time made 3-point shots. After accomplishing the feat, the former MVP made sure to shout out two players with whom his NBA journey started, Durant and Russell Westbrook.

Fantasy Impact: A trade to Milwaukee would be a mixed bag for LaVine’s fantasy outlook. While his usage rate would likely dip playing alongside two superstars, his efficiency could see a major boost. He’d get more open looks and less defensive attention, sustaining his fantasy value as an early-to-mid-round asset.

NBA playoff picture is gradually taking shape, with all teams having played at least half of their regular season games. As the second half of the season unfolds, the Boston Celtics are the favorite to win the championship at +250 odds.