Harden steps up late as Clippers edge RaptorsAFP, LOS ANGELESJames Harden on Friday scored 31 points and came up big in overtime to help the Los Angeles Clippers erase a double-digit deficit on the way to a 121-117 NBA victory over the Toronto Raptors. Harden scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the Clippers pushed their wining steak to five games despite the absence of star Kawhi Leonard with a sprained right ankle. The Los Angeles Clippers’ James Harden, right, protects the ball from the Toronto Raptors’ Ochai Agbaji during their NBA match in Toronto on Friday. Photo: APHarden made four free-throws to open overtime as the Clippers pulled away, scoring eight of their 12 points in the decisive extra frame. Scottie Barnes scored 24 points to lead seven Raptors players to score in double figures.

Source: Taipei Times January 17, 2026 17:12 UTC