The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, thanks to an outstanding performance by James Harden, who scored 50 points. After the game, the guard sent a clear message to the rest of the NBA.

James Harden scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the New York Knicks 105-95 in the NBA on Saturday (March 8, 2025). The Knicks, who are third in the East, dropped their third in a row including an overtime loss to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers a night earlier.

James Harden finishes with 27 points and Kawhi Leonard scores 20 as the Clippers hold off a late bid by the New York Knicks in a 105-95 win.